Anderson Barros warns Palmeiras after Flamengo go top, recalls 2025 title | OneFootball

Anderson Barros has urged Palmeiras to learn from last year after Flamengo moved top of the Brasileirão on Sunday. According to Coluna Do Fla, the director referenced Flamengo’s 2025 title and issued a warning to Abel Ferreira’s squad.

Flamengo beat Remo, Samuel Lino scoring the winner, to reach 54 points and go first for the first time in 2026. Later, Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Botafogo at Nilton Santos, leaving them on 53 and one point behind.

Barros said they cannot repeat last year’s mistakes, arguing the league is complex and unforgiving when points are dropped and cannot be recovered. He added that Palmeiras have battled point by point in recent seasons.

He noted they were runners-up last year and champions in previous years, and that at round 26 they remain in the title race. With 12 rounds to play, he believes Palmeiras still have every chance to contend to the end.

As leaders, Flamengo face Corinthians, Red Bull Bragantino, Santos, Fluminense and Bahia in their next five league games, with three at home.

Palmeiras also have a testing run, including two clássicos, against São Paulo, Grêmio, Bahia, Corinthians and Athletico-PR, again with three as hosts.

Flamengo now switch focus to the Libertadores, with Leonardo Jardim’s side visiting Independiente Del Valle on Thursday 10 at 21:30 Brasília time at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa for the first leg of the quarter-finals.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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