Bruno Henrique shines, Flamengo thrash Sport to go top of Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo steamrolled Sport in the second half

Against the bottom team, Flamengo only needed to play for 45 minutes. With an excellent second half, the Most Beloved beat Sport 3-0 at Maracanã on Saturday night (01). The goals were scored by Bruno Henrique (two) and Arrascaeta, with a stunning free kick.

With this result, Flamengo sleeps at the top of the Brasileirão with 64 points. Now, all eyes are on Palmeiras, who face Juventude in Caxias do Sul on Sunday (02). The São Paulo team has 62 points.

HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF?

With the crowd completely ecstatic, Flamengo started the game “biting”, pressing hard and taking shots. So, just six minutes in, De La Cruz tried from outside the box, stirring up the Nation, with the ball going just wide of the right post.

At 12′, Samuel Lino received the ball from the left and shot across goal, dangerously. At 14′, the clearest chance so far. After a beautiful one-two between Lino and Plata, the Ecuadorian left Bruno Henrique completely free to score, but the number 27 sent it over the bar.

A concern for Flamengo! At the 20-minute mark, Carrascal asked to be substituted with back pain, and Luiz Araújo came on. The fans hope it’s nothing serious, after all, the Libertadores final is approaching.

Another clear chance came at the 22-minute mark, when Samuel Lino received the ball on the right, dribbled past one, cut inside another, but shot straight at goalkeeper Gabriel. It was all Flamengo! Emerson Royal got the crowd shouting “uhuuuul” at 33′, but the opposing keeper saved it.

De La Cruz almost scored a screamer at 39 minutes, with a powerful shot from outside the box, but Gabriel made a save in the top corner. However, the goal didn’t come. Even with 12 shots to 0, the Most Beloved couldn’t find the back of the net.

HOW WAS THE SECOND HALF?

Just like in the first half, Flamengo came out firing in the second. At four minutes, De La Cruz took a dangerous shot. Finally, the goal came at five. Samuel Lino made a great play down the left and set up Bruno Henrique perfectly to finally find the net.

Before the goal, Filipe Luís had already called Arrascaeta over for a chat. Even after the goal, the coach didn’t change his mind. So, the number 10 came on for Plata. With the star on the field, the ball started circulating with more quality in the red-and-black attack.

Then, the second goal was just a matter of time. At 14 minutes, after a cross from the left, Danilo headed brilliantly, but Gabriel pulled off a miracle save. On the rebound, it was him, Bruno Henrique, who tapped it into the empty net. Mengão 2-0!

It turned into a rout, and in great style. With a MASTERFUL free kick, Arrascaeta put it in the top corner, no chance for Gabriel! A WORK OF ART AT MARACANÃ! With the game won, Filipe Luís started giving chances to players who rarely play.

Thus, João Victor, Evertton Araújo, and Juninho came on for Léo Pereira, De La Cruz, and Bruno Henrique, who left the field to a standing ovation from the Flamengo fans. The midfielder, however, was sent off at the very end of the match, leaving Flamengo with one less player.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

In Brazilian football, there’s no time to rest. Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (05), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face São Paulo. The match will be played at Vila Belmiro, as Morumbi will be hosting a concert. Therefore, the clash is valid for the 32nd round of the Brasileirão.

MATCH SUMMARY FLAMENGO 3X0 SPORT RECIFE Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro, 31st round Venue: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro Date: November 1, 2025, Saturday Goals: Bruno Henrique 5′ and 14’/2nd half, Arrascaeta 22’/2nd half

Flamengo: Agustín Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz, Saúl and Carrascal; Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino and Gonzalo Plata. Coach: Filipe Luís.

Sport: Gabriel, Aderlan, Ramon, Lucas Kal and Carius; Riviera, Sergio Oliveira and Lucas Lima; Romarinho, Léo Pereira and Derik. Coach: César Lucena.

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