Before facing Flu, Flamengo thrash Sport and go top of the Brasileirão | OneFootball

As Fluminense prepares for the classic match next Wednesday (19), Flamengo thrashed Sport 5-1 on Saturday (15), during the FIFA Date, playing the delayed match of the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship at the Arena de Pernambuco.

The Lion took the lead with Pablo, but had two players sent off in the first half. The Carioca team took advantage of the numerical superiority and thrashed: Luiz Araújo, Juninho, Bruno Henrique, Ayrton Lucas, and Douglas Telles scored the goals.

Photo: Gilvan Souza/Flamengo

With the result, Fla not only mathematically relegated Sport but also regained the championship lead, as Palmeiras, the leader until then, lost the classic to Santos on the same night.

With the mission to secure a spot in the Libertadores and hinder their rival in the title race, Fluminense faces Flamengo this Wednesday (19) at 9:30 PM at Maracanã.

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