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Bruno Fuchs said Palmeiras are hoping for a Flamengo slip-up

Palmeiras beat São Paulo 2-0 this Saturday (12) and reclaimed the top spot in the Brasileirão. Abel Ferreira’s team will now have to hope for a Flamengo slip-up against Corinthians this Sunday (13). As a result, Bruno Fuchs, the defender for the green-and-white club, admitted he will be rooting for the team from Itaquera.

What did Bruno Fuchs say about the Flamengo vs Corinthians match?

— To be honest, I didn’t even know Flamengo’s game would be against Corinthians. Obviously, they are our rivals and they are ahead of us — not anymore now because we have played one more match — he said, before finishing:

— Obviously, we hope they lose, but we will do our part; we are focused on our own club. But yes, they took the lead and we have to hope they lose — the defender concluded.

How did Palmeiras’ win over São Paulo go?

Palmeiras and São Paulo faced off at Nubank Parque this Saturday (12), with Abel Ferreira’s team winning 2-0. Murilo and Vitor Roque scored the goals in the derby. As a result, the win put Flamengo’s rival back at the top of the Brasileirão table.

What did the top of the Brasileirão table look like after Palmeiras’ match?

With the win, Palmeiras reached 56 points and moved past Flamengo, reclaiming first place in the Brasileirão. Therefore, if Fla lose or draw, Abel Ferreira’s team will remain at the top of the table.

What does Flamengo need to do to retake the lead?

Flamengo have 54 points and are in second place in the Brasileirão. So, to retake the lead, Rubro-Negro need to beat Corinthians this Sunday (13). Even Bruno Fuchs himself acknowledged that the result is out of Palmeiras’ control.

When is the Flamengo vs Corinthians match?

The match between Flamengo and Corinthians will take place at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. Palmeiras fans will therefore be following the result closely, hoping to stay at the top of the table.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air TV), Premiere (pay-per-view) and GE TV (YouTube) will broadcast the match against Corinthians.

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