Diniz's winless run v Flamengo goes on after Corinthians lose at Maracanã | OneFootball

Fernando Diniz once again left a match against Flamengo without a win. Last Sunday (13), Corinthians were defeated 2-1 at the Maracanã in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship, a result that extended the coach’s negative run against the Rio de Janeiro side.

With the new setback, Diniz reached his 12th consecutive match without beating Flamengo. The coach’s last victory over the opponent remains one of the most memorable of his career: Fluminense’s 4-1 win on April 9, 2023, which secured that year’s Campeonato Carioca title.

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Since then, the coach has faced the Rubro-Negro while in charge of Fluminense, Cruzeiro, Vasco and now Corinthians, but has not managed to repeat the triumph.

Diniz’s numbers worsen against Flamengo

The defeat at the Maracanã also changed the coach’s overall record against the Rio side. Fernando Diniz now has 27 matches against Flamengo, with seven wins, eight draws and 12 losses. Teams coached by him have scored 26 goals in those meetings and conceded 32.

His record in the Brazilian Championship also became more unfavorable. Diniz has now reached 12 meetings against Flamengo in the competition, with two wins, five draws and five losses.

The last time he managed to beat the Rio club in the Brasileirão was four years ago. On September 18, 2022, Fluminense, under his command, beat Flamengo 2-1 at the Maracanã.

After that, meetings against the rival became part of a winless streak that began after the 2023 state title and stretched across the coach’s different jobs.

Corinthians suffer fifth straight defeat in the Brasileirão

The result also maintained Corinthians’ own negative run in the national competition. Timão arrived at the Maracanã after losses to Cruzeiro, Coritiba, Santos and Chapecoense, and against Flamengo suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in the Brazilian Championship.

The match, however, featured different scenarios over the 90 minutes. Corinthians managed to compete during the game, but were ultimately beaten 2-1. Gui Negão scored Corinthians’ goal in the match.

With the defeat, Corinthians remain on 32 points after 27 rounds and continue trying to find a response in the Brasileirão amid a decisive run of fixtures.

Focus shifts to Libertadores decider

Despite the negative result in Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Diniz and the Corinthians squad will have little time to dwell on it. The focus now shifts completely to the Copa Libertadores.

Next Wednesday (16), at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, Corinthians host Argentina’s Estudiantes at Neo Química Arena in the second leg of the continental competition’s quarterfinals.

In the first match, played in La Plata, the teams drew 1-1. As a result, whoever wins in Itaquera will advance directly to the semifinals. If there is another draw, qualification will be decided on penalties.

The match also represents an opportunity for Corinthians to bounce back quickly after the defeat at the Maracanã. For Diniz, the mission will be to put aside both the negative run in the Brasileirão and his personal winless streak against Flamengo, and lead the team into one of the most important matches of the season.

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