Rossi downplays Flamengo’s Supercopa loss, eyes next Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo still has five more titles to compete for in 2026

Flamengo suffered its first runner-up finish of the 2026 season this Sunday (01). That’s because the Rubro-Negro lost the Supercopa do Brasil 2-0 to Corinthians. Despite this, Rossi played down Fla’s defeat and made a prediction about the next match in the Brasileirão.

In summary, Rossi made a point of reminding everyone that Flamengo won several competitions in 2025, such as the Libertadores and the Brasileirão. In addition, the goalkeeper highlighted Fla’s participation in the Club World Cup. Finally, the number 1 said that now it’s time for the Most Beloved to focus on the next home game in the Brasileirão.

— Obviously, Flamengo is the biggest team in Brazil. We are happy to represent Flamengo. Obviously, nobody likes to lose a final, but a final must have a winner. Just as we ended up winning many things, we reached the Club World Cup final, we were close to the world title, but the year has just started, he said, before adding:

— Last year we won the Supercopa, now we lost. To be here, you have to be a champion. Corinthians won the Copa do Brasil playing 14 matches, we won two competitions playing 50 matches. Obviously, nobody likes to lose, but now it’s time to lift our heads. On Wednesday, we have another home game in the Brasileirão, with our fans, he concluded.

What happened in the Supercopa?

Although they created some chances throughout the match, Flamengo ended up being ‘crushed’ by Corinthians, who won the match 2-0 with goals from Gabriel Paulista and Yuri Alberto. In addition, Fla had Jorge Carrascal sent off after the break and played the entire second half with one player less.

What now?

Now, Flamengo needs to turn its attention to the Campeonato Brasileiro. That’s because, on Wednesday (04), the Most Beloved faces Internacional, in a match valid for the second round of the Brasileirão. The match will take place at Maracanã, starting at 7pm (Brasília time).

Currently, Flamengo is going through a delicate moment in the season. In addition to suffering its third consecutive defeat in 2026, the Rubro-Negro is fighting to avoid playing in the ‘relegation quadrangular’ in the Carioca and is seeking its first win in the Brasileirão.

What is Fla’s position in the Brasileirão standings?

After the first round, Flamengo is in 14th place, with no points. However, as the tournament has just begun, the table is ‘tight’ with many teams having the same points and goal difference.

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