Flamengo v Corinthians: head-to-head and greatest clashes in history | OneFootball

Flamengo vs Corinthians is one of the biggest interstate classics

Flamengo and Corinthians currently have one of the biggest interstate rivalries in Brazilian football. Not surprisingly, the match is called the 'Meeting of the Nations', doing justice to the two largest fan bases in Brazil. In this context, for the fan of the São Paulo team, the record against the Most Beloved is not at all favorable. This is because the Rubro-Negro dominates the statistics of the match.

What is the record of Flamengo and Corinthians in history?

In summary, Flamengo and Corinthians have already faced each other 124 times in history. The Most Beloved, thus, won 54 victories and suffered 45 defeats against the São Paulo team. In addition, the 'interstate classic' ended in a draw on 25 occasions.

On the other hand, it is important to note that Flamengo scored 184 goals against Corinthians, while suffering 160. Furthermore, the Most Beloved has a collection of emblematic victories against the São Paulo team, such as the final of the Copa do Brasil in 2022.

What are the most memorable games between Flamengo and Corinthians?

2009 Brazilian Championship

To win the title of the Brazilian Championship in 2009, Flamengo's victory over Corinthians in the 37th round was fundamental. At the time, in front of more than 50,000 fans, at Maracanã, 12 minutes into the second half, Kleberson kicked from the entrance of the area and the ball rebounded to Adriano, who kicked to score the winning goal for the Rubro-Negro: 1-0.

2022 Libertadores quarterfinals

In 2022, Flamengo eliminated Corinthians in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores da América. On the occasion, the Rubro-Negro defeated the São Paulo team in both the first (2-0) and second (1-0) legs, qualifying for the semifinals of the South American tournament. That year, the Most Beloved won the three-time championship of the competition.

2022 Copa do Brasil final

Finally, still in 2022, Flamengo defeated Corinthians on penalties and secured the title of the Copa do Brasil, at Maracanã. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, Rodinei converted the penalty that gave the title to the Most Beloved, who made 6-5 in the penalties.

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