Palmeiras lose at home, Flamengo close on the Brasileirão leaders | OneFootball

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Palmeiras lost 2-1 to Atlético-MG this Sunday (26) in a match valid for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. Felipe Anderson pulled one back for the São Paulo side, while Victor Hugo and Igor Gomes scored for the team from Minas Gerais. With the result, Flamengo moved closer to the top of the Brasileirão table.

What was the first half of Palmeiras vs Atlético-MG like?

The first half of the match between Palmeiras and Atlético-MG was quite lively, with the São Paulo team controlling possession. In the 13th minute, referee Bruno Arleu de Araújo awarded a penalty to the home side after the ball struck Ruan’s arm inside the box.

However, after reviewing it on VAR, the referee judged it to be a supporting arm and did not award the penalty. In addition, the best chance of the first half came in the 36th minute. On that occasion, Cassierra received a pass between the Palmeiras defenders but was denied by Carlos Miguel.

What about the second half of Palmeiras vs Atlético-MG?

After the break, Atlético-MG opened the scoring just eight minutes in. After Carlos Miguel spilled Cassierra’s shot, Victor Hugo pounced and found the net. Trailing, Palmeiras once again took control of the game and equalized in the 29th minute through Felipe Anderson after a cross from Jhon Arias.

However, in the 31st minute, Atlético-MG went back in front. On a counterattack led by Minda, Igor Gomes received a pass inside the box with an open goal after Carlos Miguel came out poorly on the play, and tapped it into the back of the net to secure the win for the Minas Gerais side.

Did Flamengo beat São Paulo?

Flamengo drew 1-1 with São Paulo this Sunday (26) at the Maracanã in the 20th round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro opened the scoring in the 12th minute of the second half through Léo Pereira after a corner taken by Lorran.

However, in the 25th minute, Calleri leveled the score. The São Paulo striker got in behind Vitão and headed home to equalize. In the 45th minute, Samuel Lino even scored Flamengo’s second goal, but Anderson Daronco disallowed it for offside.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

With the draw this Sunday (26), Flamengo reached 38 points and remains in second place in the Brasileirão. If Mengo began the 20th round seven points behind the leader, they are now six behind. In other words, even with the draw against São Paulo, Fla slightly cut the gap to Palmeiras, who remain on 44 points.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo return to the pitch this Wednesday (29) to face Internacional. The match will take place at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio Stadium in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details on Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Prime Video (streaming) will broadcast the match against Internacional.

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