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Flamengo and Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras have been starring in HOT clashes in recent years. But... Who has the upper hand in their history?

A new chapter in this rivalry is set for Sunday (19th), at 4pm, at Maracanã. It will pit the runner-up (Fla with 58 points) against the leader (Palmeiras with 61).

Flamengo and Abel have faced each other 15 times—starting with a 2-0 win for Fla over Palmeiras in the 2020 Brasileirão.

Besides the Brasileirão, this history also includes the Supercopa do Brasil (in 2021 and 2023), Copa do Brasil (in 2024), and Libertadores (in 2021).

In these five years, Flamengo has had EIGHT different coaches against Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras.

This list includes Rogério Ceni, Renato Gaúcho, Paulo Souza, Dorival Júnior, Vitor Pereira, Sampaoli, Tite, and finally, Filipe Luís.

Despite this high turnover, Flamengo’s record is BETTER: there have been six Flamengo wins against three Palmeiras wins, plus six draws.

And, after one of those draws, the 2-2 in the 2021 Supercopa do Brasil, Flamengo beat the São Paulo team 6-5 on penalties.

After Sunday’s (19th) match, Palmeiras will remain the leader.

Flamengo, however, can MATCH the 61 points if they win—they would still be behind in number of victories (reaching 18, compared to Palmeiras’ 19).

On the other hand, a win for Abel Ferreira and his squad would put Palmeiras SIX POINTS ahead of the Rio club at a decisive moment in the championship.

So, who will win this big match? Leave your prediction!

Check out the history (and Flamengo’s coach in each match)

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

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