Flamengo still control Brasileirão title bid despite Cruzeiro defeat | OneFootball

Flamengo lost 2-1 to Cruzeiro on Saturday 22, and Palmeiras beat Vasco 4-1 on Sunday 23, yet Flamengo still control their title bid in the Brasileirão.

According to Coluna Do Fla, they have a game in hand against Mirassol at the Maracanã on 2 September, a rearranged fourth-round fixture, and they still face Abel Ferreira’s side.

Palmeiras lead on 51 points, with Flamengo second on 45. If Flamengo win their game in hand and the direct clash, they would draw level on points.

They would also match Palmeiras for number of wins, so top spot would be settled by goal difference under CBF rules. At present both teams are on +24.

The return meeting is set for Nubank Parque in the 36th round, with 22 November the provisional date. Palmeiras won the first match 3-0 at the Maracanã.

Flamengo now have a blank week due to the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals and return on Sunday 30 to face Botafogo at 16:00 in Brasília, at the Maracanã.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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