1971 Campeonato Brasileiro Série B


The football Campeonato Brasileiro Série B 1971, the second level of Brazilian National League, was played from September 12 to December 22, 1971. The competition had 23 clubs. The tournament consisted in a fusion of the already existing Torneio Centro-Sul and the Copa Norte-Nordeste, with the champions of each tournament facing off in the finals.
Villa Nova beat Remo on the finals, and was declared 1971 Brazilian Série B champions. The relegation and promotion system hadn't been implemented yet, so no clubs were promoted.

Stages of the competition

First phase

;Group A
;Group B
;Group C
;Group D
;Group E

Second phase

;Group 1
;Group 2
;Group 3
;Group 4

Semifinals

Finals

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