Flamengo back in control of Brasileirão title race after 2-0 win | OneFootball

Flamengo beat Vitória 2-0 on Sunday to restore control of their Brasileirão title push.

According to Globo.com, Leonardo Jardim’s side imposed themselves on Vitória. They began the round eight points behind, Palmeiras drew with Internacional at home to reach 48, and the win lifted Flamengo to 42.

The six-point gap is now in Flamengo’s hands because they have a game in hand against Mirassol, which can cut it to three. A head to head with Palmeiras arrives in round 36, and the teams are currently close on tie-breakers.

The victory ended a brief wobble of two league draws that had allowed Palmeiras to pull away in the previous round. Goalscorer Bruno Henrique said the squad must take responsibility, handle difficult spells and share the burden to pursue their objective at the end of the year.

Midfielder Evertton Araújo said it is hard not to think about the race, that they depend on themselves, and that they will work to string wins together and close on first place.

Focus now turns to the Libertadores on Wednesday, when Flamengo visit Cruzeiro at the Mineirão for the first leg of the last 16. A positive result is important to carry confidence into the return at the Maracanã next week.

Source: Globo.com

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