Flamengo overtake giants, now world’s 3rd best club | OneFootball

Real Madrid (ESP) holds the top position in the ranking

Flamengo, since the 2019 season, has been dominating Brazilian and South American football. Not surprisingly, the Rubro-Negro is one of the greatest powers in the sport. Thus, the Most Beloved was elected the third best club in the world.

In a ranking made by IFFHS, considering the period between 2021 and 2025, Flamengo appears as the third best club in world football, with 1,536 points. Besides Rubro-Negro, Palmeiras also features at the top of the list, in fifth place. Finally, Real Madrid (ESP), the team of Vinicius Júnior, is the top team in the world.

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How did Flamengo perform between 2021 and 2025?

Flamengo won two titles in the 2021 season: the Supercopa do Brasil and the Carioca. Additionally, the Rubro-Negro was the runner-up in the Libertadores, being defeated by Palmeiras. In 2022, the Most Beloved made a comeback and lifted the trophies of the Copa do Brasil and the continental tournament.

After a victorious year in 2022, Flamengo did not win any titles in 2023. In 2024, Mengão won the Carioca and the Copa do Brasil. Finally, the Rubro-Negro had a fantastic performance in 2025, lifting four trophies: Supercopa do Brasil, Carioca, Brasileirão and Libertadores.

And Flamengo?

Meanwhile, Flamengo is preparing to face Madureira on the field this Monday (02). The match takes place at 9 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the second leg of the semifinal of the Carioca.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between Flamengo and Madureira, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (closed channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match of the Carioca.

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