 The other teams promoted are Santo André (first return since 1984) and Avaí (first return since 1979).As is becoming common in Brazilian football, one of the country's most important clubs has been relegated after the previous season.For 2009, Vasco da Gama, champion in 1974, 1989, 1997 and 2000, will play the 2009 season in the Série B.