Flamengo on alert: runners-up, slow start, pressure mounting | OneFootball

Flamengo played eight matches in February and achieved a 66.7% success rate during the period

Flamengo wrapped up its February schedule this Wednesday (26th) with a defeat in the Recopa Sudamericana final against Lanús (ARG). The result marked their second runner-up finish of the month and increased the pressure on the squad.

Despite five wins in eight games, the Rubro-Negro ended the period with only a 66.7% success rate, a number that does not reflect the weight of the accumulated frustrations. There were two defeats, one draw, and five victories.

RUNNER-UP IN THE SUPERCUP AND RECOPA?

The month began with frustration. In their debut, Flamengo lost 2-0 to Corinthians in Brasília and finished as runners-up in the Supercopa do Brasil. The tournament brought together the Rubro-Negro, champions of the Brasileirão, and the São Paulo team, winners of the Copa do Brasil 2025. At Mané Garrincha, the Rio team fell behind and could not recover.

At the end of the month, history repeated itself. After losing 1-0 to Lanús (ARG) in Argentina, Flamengo won 2-1 at Maracanã in regular time, taking the match to extra time. However, they conceded a late goal and saw the Recopa slip away. Thus, they closed February with two runner-up finishes and increased pressure.

IRREGULAR START IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

In the Brasileirão, Flamengo had an irregular start, drawing 1-1 with Internacional at Maracanã. In the second round, they beat Vitória 2-1 in Salvador, but their performance still raised doubts about the consistency of the current champions.

IS THE CARIOCA AN OBLIGATION?

In the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo went through some scares and moments of alert. They came close to playing in the relegation quadrangular, but a thrashing of Sampaio Corrêa, combined with other results, secured their spot in the quarterfinals. Afterwards, they advanced and took the lead in the semifinal, and now face Madureira again, with an advantage to secure a spot in the final, although their performance still calls for caution.

SEE FLAMENGO'S MATCHES IN FEBRUARY

STARTING THE MONTH OF MARCH

Now, Flamengo focuses on the commitments for March, which include matches in the Brasileirão and the Campeonato Carioca. Next Monday (2nd), the Rubro-Negro faces Madureira in search of a spot in the state final.

The match kicks off at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã. In the first leg, the Rubro-Negro won 3-0. Of course, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings full coverage of the classic through the website, YouTube, and social media.

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