Palmeiras tantrum, Flamengo shine, Brasileirão title race tightens | OneFootball

Flamengo sealed the game in the first half and stays very much alive in the fight for the Brasileirão title

They shouted, kicked up a fuss, and put pressure behind the scenes, but it was no use: Palmeiras provided six points to Flamengo in the Brasileirão 2025. This Sunday (19), the Most Beloved won 3-2 at Maracanã, in the 29th round of the competition. The goals of the match were scored by Arrascaeta, Jorginho, and Pedro, with Vitor Roque Gómez scoring for the opposition.

Just like at Allianz Parque, where Flamengo won 2-0 in the first round, the Rubro-Negro dominated on the field. With the result, Filipe Luís's team jumped to 61 points, tied with Palmeiras. However, the team from São Paulo leads due to the tiebreaker criterion: number of victories.

HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF?

Both teams started very agitated, the game was rough, with hardly any ball movement. Referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio had to talk a lot with the players to try to calm things down and handed out cards, including to Pulgar, who will serve a suspension in the next round.

The first time the ball really got rolling, Flamengo shone. Pedro made a spectacular pass to Arrascaeta, who broke free, won in speed, and scored past Carlos Miguel.

However, at 24 minutes, a slip-up by Flamengo, combined with the referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio's assistance. Léo Ortiz felt his right ankle and left the field. The referee did not allow the quick entry of Danilo and, with one extra player, Palmeiras took advantage. After a cross into the area, Vitor Roque equalized with a header.

The refereeing continued to be the center of attention. This was because Bruno Fuchs committed a clear penalty on Pedro, yet Wilton took a long time to call it. However, Abel Ferreira, as usual, threw a fit. After long complaints from the visitors, Jorginho, calm, scored with class, leaving Carlos Miguel no chance! Mengo 2-1!

Those who cry too much forget about the field and the ball and get distracted. Palmeiras' defense made a wrong play, Arrascaeta recovered and returned the favor from the first goal. The Uruguayan left Pedro in a good position to score the third for Flamengo at Maracanã.

HOW WAS THE SECOND HALF?

Needing the result at all costs, Palmeiras went on the attack in the second half. Thus, Vitor Roque almost reduced the deficit at five minutes, hitting the crossbar with a shot deflected by Jorginho.

At 15 minutes, Filipe Luís made three substitutions at once. Erick Pulgar, Arrascaeta, and Samuel Lino left the field for Saúl, Plata, and Carrascal. The Chilean is gradually returning after a serious injury, the number 10 was tired, and the forward did not perform well once again.

Soon after the changes, Palmeiras threatened again. In a quick counterattack, Felipe Anderson received the ball at the edge of the area, with space, but shot over Rossi's goal. Flamengo, which played more defensively in the final stage, only threatened again at 20 minutes, with a dangerous free-kick taken by Luiz Araújo.

Afterward, there was practically no game. Flamengo managed to control the match well, and Palmeiras had no strength to react. In fact, Fla almost extended the lead at 40', with Carrascal, with a shot close to Carlos Miguel's post, who poorly left the goal.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo returns to the field for the Brasileirão next Saturday (25), against Fortaleza, at Castelão. The match takes place at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla. Before that, however, Mengão plays in the semifinal of the Copa Libertadores, at Maracanã, against Racing (ARG). It will be on Wednesday (22), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

MATCH DETAILS FLAMENGO 3X2 PALMEIRAS Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro, 29th round Location: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro Date: October 19, 2025, Sunday Goals: Arrascaeta 9’/1st, Vitor Roque 24’/1st, Jorginho 41’/1st, Pedro 46’/1st, Gustavo Gómez 47’/2nd

Flamengo: Agustín Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luís.

Palmeiras: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, and Piquerez; Aníbal Moreno, Andreas Pereira, Felipe Anderson, and Maurício; Flaco López and Vitor Roque. Coach: Abel Ferreira.

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