Internacional boss hails Flamengo after hard-fought draw in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo and Internacional drew 1-1 in the second round of the Brazilian Championship

Despite the Libertadores and Brasileirão trophies in 2025, Flamengo is having a rough start in 2026. Thus, the Rubro-Negro drew 1-1 in the second round of the Brasileirão against Internacional, whose coach praised the Most Beloved on Wednesday (04).

— Flamengo won everything in 2025. They're not getting the results now, but they have a very good coach and impressive athletes. We wanted the ball more, but it's a rival with a lot of quality. I congratulate my players -, highlighted Paulo Pezzolano in a press conference.

Did Flamengo really win everything in 2025?

Unlike 2026, last year's Fla had a solid defense and unlimited offensive power. Thus, the Rubro-Negro reached the fourth Libertadores and the ninth Brasileirão titles. This year, however, the Most Beloved has only one win in eight matches.

How did they draw with Internacional?

On Wednesday (04), Fla had a lackluster first half. Thus, the visitors scored with Borré. In the second half, however, Varela replaced Emerson Royal, won a penalty, and Arrascaeta converted to equalize the score.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Amidst a series of poor results, Flamengo faces Sampaio Corrêa this Saturday (07), for the sixth round of the Carioca. The match kicks off at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

Then, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Sampaio Corrêa through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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