Gustavo Gómez reflects after Palmeiras lose Brasileirão lead to Flamengo | OneFootball

Palmeiras surrendered the Brasileirão lead to Flamengo on Sunday after a 0-0 draw with Botafogo in round 26. According to Coluna Do Fla, captain Gustavo Gómez lamented the result at full-time.

The goalless contest at Estádio Nilton Santos featured an outstanding display from Botafogo goalkeeper Gabriel Batista, formerly of Flamengo, who kept Palmeiras out despite sustained pressure.

Gómez said there is still a long way to go, noting Palmeiras controlled the game and played well but could not score. He added the focus now turns to the Libertadores, while stressing they remain in the Copa do Brasil and felt they deserved a goal.

The draw underlined a stuttering league run for Abel Ferreira’s side, with one win, one defeat and three draws in their past five league matches.

Also on Sunday, Flamengo beat Remo 1-0 at the Mangueirão. Samuel Lino struck 19 minutes into the second half from an Arrascaeta assist, and goalkeeper Marcelo Rangel prevented a wider margin.

That victory moved Flamengo to 54 points at the top, with Palmeiras second on 53.

Flamengo now turn their attention to the Libertadores, facing Independiente Del Valle on Thursday at 21:30, Brasília time, at the Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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