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Flamengo and Cruzeiro Played a Heated Match at Maracanã

It wasn't the result that Flamengo expected, however, Filipe Luís's team maintained the gap against Cruzeiro at Maracanã. This Thursday (02), the leader and the third place in the Brasileirão ended in a 0-0 draw, in a match valid for the 26th round.

Thus, Flamengo has 55 points in the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, Palmeiras is the new runner-up, with 52 points and one game less than the Beloved. Cruzeiro fell to third, with 51 points and one more match than Mengão.

HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF?

Flamengo started with everything! At five minutes, Jorginho crossed into the area, Samuel Lino headed it to the middle of the area, and Arrascaeta almost pushed it into the net. The match also started heated in terms of discipline.

After all, before 20 minutes, the referee had already given four yellow cards, two for each side. Alex Sandro and Carrascal for Flamengo, Kaiki and Lucas Romero for Cruzeiro. Another dangerous play came only at 27′. After a cross into the area, Arrascaeta headed dangerously, but the ball went just wide of the post.

At 35 minutes, Cruzeiro almost opened the score, shooting three times in the same play, with Kaio Jorge, Christian, and Kaio Jorge again. However, Rossi and the Flamengo defense managed to prevent the goal. However, the match was technically poor, with many fouls and cards given by Ramon Abetti Abel.

HOW WAS THE SECOND HALF?

Just like in the first half, Flamengo started pressing in the second half. Just six minutes in, Carrascal crossed into the area, and Samuel Lino headed well. However, Cássio made a great save. Cruzeiro's response was quick, and at nine, Kaio Jorge counter-attacked and passed to Matheus Pereira, forcing Rossi to send it for a corner.

The match continued back and forth. At 13 minutes, Kaio Jorge shot from inside the area, and Rossi saved. In the next play, Flamengo responded with Varela, who shot over after a cross from Saúl. Once again a standout for Fla, Carrascal threatened at 17′.

After a quick exchange with Gonzalo Plata, Carrascal reached the small area to finish, but Cruzeiro's defense managed to block the play. Then, at 26′, Plata fought hard against Fabrício Bruno, reached the small area, but Cássio saved with his foot.

In the final ten minutes of the match, Filipe Luís made his last moves, bringing on Pedro and Luiz Araújo, replacing Carrascal and Arrascaeta. Right after the substitutions, Flamengo got a 'boost'. After all, William made a hard tackle on Bruno Henrique and received his second yellow card.

With one less player, Cruzeiro started wasting time and there was practically no play in the final minutes. The very weak Ramon Abatti Abel did not compensate for the time in stoppage, and Flamengo couldn't make the final push with the numerical advantage.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Flamengo returns to the field for the Brasileirão next Sunday (05), against Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. Coluna do Fla will cover the match, with reporting directly from the capital of Bahia. Therefore, stay tuned to our website and also to social media.

MATCH DETAILS FLAMENGO 0X0 CRUZEIRO Competition: Brazilian Championship, 26th round Location: Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro Date: October 2, 2025, Thursday Goals:

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Flamengo: Agustín Rossi, Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Jorge Carrascal and Gonzalo Plata. Coach: Filipe Luís.

Cruzeiro: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba, Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Matheus Pereira; Christian, Matheus Henrique, and Kaio Jorge. Coach: Leonardo Jardim.

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