Flamengo extend lead at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo took advantage of Palmeiras’ slip-up to extend their lead at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão.

With goals from Varela and Pedro, the Rubro-Negro beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 on Sunday night (20).

Sosa pulled one back for Massa Bruta. 

The match was played in front of 66,052 fans at the Maracanã. 

And it was valid for the 28th round of the competition. 

Check out the highlights soon. 

Scares and rubro-negro dominance

Red Bull Bragantino threatened first through a move by Fernando and then with an attempt from Rodriguinho.

And it was in that attack that Flamengo lost Ayrton Lucas to a possible injury.

What followed was total Rubro-Negro dominance.

Varela (13') put Leonardo Jardim’s team ahead.

There were three more big chances to extend the lead. But Volpi made the difference.

Arrascaeta stood out by leading the number of successful tackles. 

Massa Bruta only looked truly dangerous again shortly before halftime, when Lucas Barbosa struck the post. 

Attempts and Pedro in the spotlight

Vagner Mancini made adjustments, giving RB Bragantino a new tactical setup.

Flamengo remained on top. 

Face to face with Volpi, Carrascal added to the number of missed chances.

Then Pedro made the difference by finishing Jorginho’s cross (71').

Ending a six-match goal drought. 

Called up to represent the Brazilian national team, he left the game shortly afterward unhappy with being taken off. 

The Bragança Paulista side found new life after Sosa’s effort deflected off Bruno Henrique and turned into a goal (86').

But the win went to the Rubro-Negro. 

Standings situation 📊

Flamengo moved up to 60 points.

They now have a three-point lead and two more wins than Palmeiras.

They will only play again on the 7th, when they visit Santos at Vila Belmiro. 

Red Bull Bragantino, meanwhile, remain on 36 points from 27 matches. They are in 10th place. 

The postponed match still pending will be made up on October 3.

On that date, they will visit Atlético at Arena MRV for the 21st round. 

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