Coluna do Fla
·22 May 2026
Pedro is Jardim’s trump card for Flamengo v Palmeiras in Brasileirão

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·22 May 2026

Scorer of the goal that gave Flamengo the win this Wednesday (20), against Estudiantes (ARG), Pedro is preparing for the match against Palmeiras this Saturday (23). The number 9 is even a ‘trump card’ for Leonardo Jardim for the 17th round of the Brasileirão.
That is because Palmeiras is Pedro’s second biggest victim in a Flamengo shirt, alongside Athletico-PR. So far, the number 9 has scored eight goals against the São Paulo side. It is worth noting that Fluminense is the team that has conceded the most goals to the striker, with nine goals let in.
Pedro is also Flamengo’s outright top scorer in the 2026 season. So far, the number 9 has made 30 appearances, with 18 goals and four assists. As a result, the striker has established himself as an undisputed starter under Leonardo Jardim.
Palmeiras currently remains at the top of the Brasileirão, with 35 points. Right behind them, Flamengo appears with 31 points, but with a game in hand. In other words, with a win on Saturday (23), the Rubro-Negro will be just one point behind the São Paulo team.
With Pedro available, Flamengo is focused on the Brasileirão. This Saturday (23), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Palmeiras at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, for the 17th round of the championship.
As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras through YouTube, the website and social media. However, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.
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