Flamengo lose to Lanús comeback, finish Recopa runners-up at Maracanã | OneFootball

Flamengo concedes two goals at the end of extra time and finishes as runner-up

Flamengo lost to Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (26th) by 3-2 and thus lost the Recopa Sudamericana at Maracanã. Therefore, the Most Beloved reached its second lost title of the season, as it also did not win the Supercopa do Brasil.

THE GAME

The game started quite lively at Maracanã. In less than ten minutes, both teams managed to take a corner. Moreover, both teams had shots on goal in the 'Sacred Temple'.

In 18 minutes of play, Flamengo had three shots against Lanús' goal. Additionally, the Most Beloved dominated the actions, having 76% possession of the ball against 24% of the Argentine team.

Goal by Lanús. Ayrton Lucas made a wrong pass in midfield to Rossi, who couldn't reach the ball. Thus, Castillo stole the ball, dribbled past the red-black goalkeeper, and scored at Maracanã. 1-0.

Penalty for Flamengo! At 34 minutes of the first half, Varela crossed and hit the hand of a Lanús player. Arrascaeta will take the penalty. The red-black fans ignite Maracanã.

Goal by Flamengo! Arrascaeta finds the net at Maracanã and keeps the Most Beloved alive in the Recopa Sudamericana decision. Now, the Most Beloved needs two more goals to win the title outright, without extra time.

SECOND HALF!

Flamengo returned for the second half without changes. Coach Filipe Luís decided to keep the same team that started the duel with Lanús at Maracanã. However, at eight minutes into the second half, the coach sent some players from the bench to warm up.

At ten minutes into the second half, Filipe Luís decided to make the first change in the match. Cebolinha came on in place of Samuel Lino. The other players on the bench continued warming up behind Rossi's goal.

Besides Cebolinha, Filipe Luís also decided to bring Pedro onto the field, both at ten minutes into the second half. As mentioned earlier, Samuel Lino left the field, as did Carrascal.

Two more changes by Filipe Luís in Flamengo! At 17 minutes into the second half, the coach chose Lucas Paquetá and Jorginho to come onto the field. Thus, Evertton Araújo and Plata left the pitch.

Great chance for Flamengo! Varela crossed and the Lanús defense cleared. Paquetá managed to get the ball and shoot first-time, forcing the Argentine team's goalkeeper to make a great save at 27 minutes into the second half.

The last change for Flamengo in the match came at 28 minutes into the second half. Coach Filipe Luís decided to bring Bruno Henrique onto the field in place of Varela.

GOAL BY FLAMENGO! Arrascaeta was fouled for a penalty at 83 minutes of play. Jorginho took the ball, shot, and found the net for Lanús at Maracanã! 2-1!

End of the game! The Recopa decision will be decided in extra time, as Flamengo won the match 2-1. However, the aggregate ended 2-2, as Lanús won the first leg in Argentina.

EXTRA TIME

At two minutes into the game, Flamengo made the last change of the match. Danilo, who felt cramps, asked to leave. Thus, Léo Ortiz came in for the defender in extra time.

Despite having 78% possession of the ball, Flamengo couldn't create goal opportunities. The Most Beloved didn't have a single shot in the first half of extra time.

SECOND HALF OF EXTRA TIME

Despite having several players dragging themselves on the field due to physical exhaustion, Flamengo tries to extend the lead at Maracanã to become champions. Bruno Henrique, Pedro, and Arrascaeta are responsible for leading the attack.

Goal by Lanús and end of the game! The Recopa Sudamericana goes to the Argentine team. The Argentine team found the net at the end of extra time and took the title home.

TECHNICAL SHEET FLAMENGO 2 X 3 LANÚS  Competition: Recopa Sudamericana return leg Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro Date: February 26, 2026, Thursday Goals: Arrascaeta 37’/1H and Jorginho 85’/2H

Flamengo: Rossi, Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Carrascal, and Plata. Coach: Filipe Luís

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