Flamengo today: top Flamengo news this Monday, 10/08/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the top Red-and-Black news highlights this August 10

Coluna do Fla has gathered the main Flamengo news this Monday (10). That’s because the sports news cycle has been covering important stories about the Rubro-Negro, who beat Vitória in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

Flamengo win and Palmeiras draw; see the updated Brasileirão table after the 22nd round

Flamengo took the field on Sunday night (09), when they beat Vitória 2-0 in a match from the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. With the victory, the Rubro-Negro moved closer to Palmeiras in the race for the top spot in the Brasileirão.

At the moment, Flamengo are in second place in the Brasileirão, now with 42 points. Palmeiras, on the other hand, have 48, which is six more than the Most Beloved. It is also worth noting that the Rubro-Negro still have one game in hand over the São Paulo club in the 2026 edition of the tournament.

Vitória coach Jair Ventura acknowledges Flamengo’s merit and praises Pulgar’s goal

In a press conference after the loss to Flamengo, coach Jair Ventura admitted Vitória’s difficulty in the 22nd-round Brasileirão match. In addition, the Bahia side’s manager was full of praise for Erick Pulgar’s stunning goal.

— Pulgar’s goal, again, even more beautiful than the other one. In the first half we had trouble playing, in the second half we improved. Pulgar’s goal changed the game. On the counterattack we conceded a goal. We played a very even second half, even with fatigue and absences -, he said, before concluding:

— We’re still without an away win, we have to be held accountable and we want to improve. It could have been this same scoreline even if we had rested for 11 days. Credit to Flamengo, to Pulgar, who chose Vitória to put one into the top corner -, concluded Jair Ventura.

Bruno Henrique’s statement that eases concerns over a Flamengo crisis after the win over Vitória

Flamengo’s 2-0 win over Vitória on Sunday (09) featured a stunning goal by Bruno Henrique that gave the fans confidence. At the Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro idol celebrated the result in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão and looked ahead to the Copa Libertadores round of 16 against Cruzeiro.

– Of course, when you win, not everything is right, and when you lose, not everything is wrong. So we have to know how to handle these moments, but, as I said, take responsibility together so we can reach our ultimate goal for the year. So the message I’m leaving is that we’re going to win -, said the number 27.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.