Cruzeiro close gap to Flamengo in Brasileirão title race | OneFootball

Flamengo has 51 points and Cruzeiro has 50 in the Brazilian Championship standings

Flamengo hoped for a win from Red Bull Bragantino, but it wasn't enough. The team from Bragança Paulista couldn't stop Cruzeiro from closing in on the lead in the Brasileirão. With a 2-1 victory, the team from Minas Gerais reached 50 points, just one behind the Rubro-Negro, which has 51.

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Cruzeiro defeated Bragantino 2-1 this Sunday (21), at Mineirão, in the 24th round of the Brasileirão. The visitor's goal was scored by John John, while Cruzeiro equalized with Lucas Silva and turned the game around with Kaiki Bruno.

What was the scenario for Cruzeiro?

Therefore, Flamengo remains the leader of the Brazilian Championship. The runner-up is Cruzeiro, with 50 points, and Palmeiras is in third, with 49. Palmeiras defeated Fortaleza 4-1 on Saturday (20) and has one game less.

Who did Flamengo play against?

Flamengo and Vasco drew 1-1 this Sunday (21), at Maracanã, in the Brasileirão. The goals of the Clássico dos Milhões were scored by Jorge Carrascal and Rayan. Thus, the team playing at São Januário reached 24 points.

When does Flamengo play in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo and Corinthians will face each other at Neo Química Arena on Sunday (28) starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. Initially, the match will be broadcast by Record TV, but full coverage is provided by Coluna do Fla.

Does Flamengo play before that?

Before facing Corinthians, Flamengo will play the return match of the quarter-finals of the Libertadores against Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG). Filipe Luís's team will play on Thursday (25), at Estádio UNO, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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