Flamengo hit unwanted Copa do Brasil first after exit | OneFootball

The Copa do Brasil was Flamengo’s third priority in 2026

Flamengo said goodbye to its dream of a sixth Copa do Brasil title this Thursday (14). At Barradão, Vitória beat Leonardo Jardim’s team 2-0 and, as a result, advanced to the round of 16 of the tournament. In addition to the elimination, Leonardo Jardim’s team recorded a negative mark in the history of Mengo.

This is because it was the first time in history that Flamengo was eliminated from the Copa do Brasil without getting past a single round. It is worth noting that, because they were playing in the Libertadores, Mengão only entered the national knockout competition in the fifth stage. This time, however, the Most Beloved bowed out of the competition in its debut.

Did Flamengo’s Copa do Brasil qualification streak come to an end?

In addition, Flamengo failed to reach the Copa do Brasil round of 16 again after ten years. The last time the Rubro-Negro had been eliminated in the early stages of the tournament was in 2016. On that occasion, Fortaleza beat Mengão 4-2 on aggregate in the second round of the competition.

How did the matches between Flamengo and Vitória go?

Flamengo won the first leg against Vitória 2-1 at the Maracanã. As a result, the Most Beloved had the advantage of only needing a draw to advance to the Copa do Brasil round of 16. However, this Thursday (14), Leonardo Jardim’s team was stunned and lost 2-0 to the Bahia side, with goals from Luan Cândido and Erick.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo will now turn its focus back to the Brasileirão. This Sunday (17), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Athletico-PR at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena da Baixada, in the 16th round of the national championship.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Athletico-PR through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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