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What is the situation of Flamengo and Palmeiras in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo opened a three-point lead at the top of the Brasileirão this Sunday (20). While Palmeiras stumbled and drew 0-0 with Grêmio, Rubro-Negro beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-1. After the match, Jorginho celebrated the form Mengão is showing in the league.

— Very important. We had the goal of getting these wins, doing our part, and we did our part. Palmeiras couldn’t keep up the pace in these matches and slipped up, so we took full advantage. Now it’s time to rest and work on fixing what needs to be fixed — said Jorginho.

How did Flamengo and Palmeiras perform in their matches?

Flamengo opened the scoring in the 12th minute of the first half through Guillermo Varela, after an assist from Carrascal. Then, in the second half, at the 25-minute mark, Pedro doubled the lead after an Arrascaeta corner kick. Finally, in the 40th minute, Ignacio Sosa pulled one back for Bragantino.

At Grêmio Arena, the team from Rio Grande do Sul drew 0-0 with Palmeiras and helped Flamengo. It is worth noting that the match was marked by an excellent performance from goalkeeper Weverton, who ‘shut down’ the goal and prevented Abel Ferreira’s team from winning.

Flamengo and Palmeiras are on different runs in the Brasileirão

Despite being neck and neck in the Brasileirão table, Flamengo and Palmeiras are going through different moments in the competition. O Mais Querido is coming off five straight wins in the tournament, against Botafogo, Mirassol, Remo, Corinthians, and Bragantino.

On the other hand, Palmeiras have only two wins in their last seven Brasileirão matches. In addition to positive results against Vasco and São Paulo, Abel Ferreira’s team lost to Fluminense and drew with Internacional, Mirassol, Botafogo, and Grêmio.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

With the win and Palmeiras’ stumble, Flamengo opened a three-point lead at the top of the Brasileirão. Mengão now has 60 points, while Abel Ferreira’s team has 57. In addition, Bragantino remain in 10th place with 36.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo will have 18 days to rest before their next commitment of 2026 because of the FIFA international break. As a result, Leonardo Jardim’s team will only return to the field on October 8, against Santos, at Vila Belmiro, for the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

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