Gabigol taunts Palmeiras as Flamengo go top in Brasileirão: “I warned you” | OneFootball

What happened between Flamengo and Palmeiras in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo reclaimed the lead in the Brasileirão this Saturday (15), after a 5-1 victory over Sport. This happened because Palmeiras was defeated by Santos 1-0 at Vila Belmiro. Flamengo idol and current Cruzeiro striker, Gabigol, teased Abel Ferreira’s team.

Through a post on social media, Gabigol sent a message after Santos’ victory: “I warned you.” It’s worth noting that the striker came up through the youth ranks at the black-and-white team, and also considers Palmeiras one of his biggest national rivals.

Why did Gabigol say he warned them?

During a broadcast of PodPah in the quarterfinals of the Kings League, Gabigol said that Santos would beat Palmeiras this Saturday (15). “Peixão won’t go down, no. They won’t go down. Peixão will beat Palmeiras there at Vila,” declared the former Flamengo striker.

What is the current situation in the Brasileirão?

With the positive result against Sport, Flamengo took the lead in the Brasileirão, reaching 71 points. In the meantime, Filipe Luís’ team has 21 wins, eight draws, and four losses.

On the other hand, with the defeat, Palmeiras lost the lead and dropped to second place in the Brasileirão, staying at 68 points. Thus, Abel Ferreira’s team has 21 wins, five draws, and seven losses.

Did Gabigol predict any other titles?

In addition to predicting the result of the classic between Palmeiras and Santos, Gabigol also commented on the final of the Libertadores. Thus, the Flamengo idol revealed that Filipe Luís’ team will lift the continental tournament trophy.

— Santos won’t go down, Flamengo champions of the Libertadores, Cruzeiro champions of the Copa do Brasil. Brasileirão, we’re still in the fight, brother. Brasileirão let’s see. Between Flamengo and Palmeiras, obviously I’m a Flamengo fan — said Gabigol, during the Kings League broadcast.

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