Palmeiras draw at home, Flamengo can cut the gap in the Brasileirão

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·9 August 2026

Palmeiras draw at home, Flamengo can cut the gap in the Brasileirão

Flamengo and Vitória face off after draw between Palmeiras and Internacional

Flamengo have the chance to cut the gap to the Brasileirão leaders this Sunday (09). That is because, at Nubank Parque, Palmeiras were held to a 0-0 draw by Internacional in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Therefore, a defeat for Vitória, at the Maracanã, could leave the Rubro-Negro six points behind first place.

Palmeiras had two shots on target against the team from Rio Grande do Sul, but neither found the net guarded by Matheus Cunha, formerly of Flamengo. Colorado also had two shots on target against Carlos Miguel’s goal, and he saved both.

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How does the result help Flamengo?

As a result, the league leaders failed to pick up three points at home and remain on 48 points in the Brazilian Championship table. So, Mengão can reach 42 if they beat Vitória, which keeps the title race even more alive.

In addition, Fla have played one fewer match than Palmeiras, who have already played 22 games. That is because the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús (ARG) caused the postponement of the match against Mirassol. However, the rescheduled game still has no set date.

As a side note, the draw took Internacional to 23 points, one more than Santos, the first team inside the relegation zone. However, Pezzolano’s side have now gone six rounds without a win in the Brasileirão.

What time do Flamengo and Vitória face off?

Already aware of the leaders’ result, Fla will look to beat Vitória starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (09). The match will therefore kick off at the Maracanã in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, with coverage on Premiere (pay-per-view).

What is Flamengo’s next game after Vitória?

As soon as the final whistle blows in Flamengo vs. Vitória, Leonardo Jardim’s side will prepare to face Cruzeiro. The team from Minas Gerais and the Rio side will meet in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Mineirão.

What is the author’s opinion on Palmeiras vs. Internacional?

Palmeiras slipped up, so Mengão have the obligation to beat Vitória. In fact, it’s almost unbelievable that Abel Ferreira’s team managed to beat Flamengo 3-0 in the first half of the season,” said João Vítor Reis, from Coluna do Fla, who added: “But, playing with an extra man, that result was to be expected. Still, that doesn’t change the fact that Palmeiras’ style of football is boring because of how formulaic it is,” he opined.

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