Flamengo lead Brasileirão on 60 points, three ahead of Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo lead the Brasileirão with 60 points, with Palmeiras second on 57. The title fight between the pair continues after the upcoming international break.

Flamengo moved clear after a 2-1 win over Bragantino on Sunday 20, while Palmeiras were held 0-0 at Grêmio’s arena. Coluna Do Fla lists the next five league fixtures for both clubs.

Flamengo’s run reads: Santos away at Vila Belmiro, Fluminense at the Maracanã, Bahia away at Arena Fonte Nova, Atlético-MG at the Maracanã, then Vasco, venue to be confirmed.

Palmeiras host Bahia and Corinthians at Nubank Parque, visit Athletico-PR at Arena da Baixada, welcome Red Bull Bragantino, then travel to Santos at Vila Belmiro.

Across those five rounds, Flamengo have two home matches, while Palmeiras play three at home. Both schedules feature notable derbies, and there is an expectation Flamengo remain top after this run.

Both clubs now have 18 days off, as the September and October FIFA window runs from Thursday 24 to 6 October. They return on 8 October, with Flamengo at Santos and Palmeiras hosting Bahia at Nubank Parque.

Beyond the league, the clubs could also meet in the Libertadores final. In 2025, Flamengo beat Palmeiras 1-0 in the showpiece to become the first Brazilian four-time champions. The current semi-finals pit Flamengo against Estudiantes of Argentina and Palmeiras against Fluminense, with the final on 28 November in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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