Journalist tips Flamengo’s rival as favourite for Brasileirão title | OneFootball

Flamengo is the Main Favorite for the 2026 Brasileirão Title

The Brazilian Championship kicks off this Wednesday (28), and Flamengo is the main favorite to lift the tournament trophy for the tenth time. Thus, journalist André Rizek pointed to Palmeiras, alongside Mengão, as the two strongest teams in the competition.

In a list presented on the ‘Redação SporTV’ program this Tuesday (27), André Rizek placed Flamengo and Palmeiras on a different level in the Brasileirão. In addition, the journalist highlighted Cruzeiro as a dark horse in the race.

WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER TEAMS?

Furthermore, André Rizek listed Bahia, Atlético-MG, and Fluminense as contenders for a spot in the next edition of the Libertadores. Still on the topic of international tournaments, the journalist pointed out Athletico-PR, Internacional, Vasco, Grêmio, Corinthians, Santos, and Botafogo as favorites for the Sudamericana.

AND WHO WILL BE RELEGATED?

Finally, journalist André Rizek mentioned seven teams as candidates for relegation to Série B of the Brasileirão in the four spots up for grabs. They are: Chapecoense, Remo, Vitória, Coritiba, Mirassol, São Paulo, and Red Bull Bragantino.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS SÃO PAULO?

Flamengo will make their debut in the Brazilian Championship this Wednesday (28), against São Paulo, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Morumbi. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the head-to-head clash in the São Paulo capital.

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