Flamengo stay top as Palmeiras slip up too, updated table for week 34 | OneFootball

Flamengo lost 2-1 against Fluminense, while Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Vitória

Flamengo missed the chance to open a five-point lead at the top of the Brasileirão in this 34th round. This is because Palmeiras and Vitória drew in an advanced match of the tournament, but the Rubro-Negro was defeated in the classic against Fluminense this Wednesday (19).

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In the early evening of this Wednesday (19), Palmeiras and Vitória played the 37th round match of the Brasileirão ahead of schedule. The result was a 0-0 draw at Allianz Parque, which put the northeastern team back in the relegation zone and prevented the home team from taking the lead.

At Maracanã, Flamengo lost to Fluminense 2-1. Lucho Acosta and Kevin Serna scored for the home team, while Jorginho reduced the deficit with a penalty. Thus, the Rubro-Negro remained at the top with 71 points, and the opponent stayed in sixth place with 54.

At Vila Belmiro, forward Neymar scored again for Santos against Mirassol. However, the visitors equalized with a penalty goal by Reinaldo. The result took the home team out of the relegation zone with 37 points, while the club from the interior of São Paulo remained in fourth position with 60.

At the Arena do Grêmio, the home team defeated Vasco 2-0. Carlos Vinícius and Francis Amuzu scored the goals for Grêmio. Thus, the home team reached 43 points in 11th place, and the defeated team remained in 12th position with 42.

What is Flamengo's next match?

In the race for the lead in the Campeonato Brasileiro, Flamengo will face Red Bull Bragantino this Saturday (22), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The runner-up Palmeiras will host Fluminense at Allianz Parque. The Rubro-Negro has 71 points, against Palmeiras' 69.

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