Pedro shines, Flamengo beat Internacional, lead Brasileirão by 6 points | OneFootball

Pedro scored 2 of the 3 Flamengo goals in the 20th round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo took to the field on Sunday night (17), when they beat Internacional 3-1 in a match valid for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. With the victory at Beira-Rio, the Most Beloved further increased their lead in the Brazilian Championship leadership, with 43 points.

The game

How was the first half?

Before anything else, just two minutes into the first half, Flamengo had a good chance to open the scoring. In the play, Arrascaeta took a free kick that went straight to the head of Léo Ortiz. The defender hit the ball, which ended up over the goalkeeper Anthoni's net.

In summary, it didn't take long for Flamengo to open the scoring at Beira-Rio. At six minutes into the first half, after a launch by Arrascaeta into the area, Valera headed the ball and found Pedro. With that, the number 9 didn't miss the chance and shook the Internacional net: 1-0 for the Most Beloved.

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It's worth noting that Flamengo didn't get satisfied and, still at nine minutes, almost extended the score at Beira-Rio. This is because Arrascaeta kicked a free kick and found Saúl. The midfielder took the 'ink' off the Internacional net, but from the outside.

In short, Pedro extended the score at 11 minutes into the first half. In a blistering counterattack by the Most Beloved, Samuel Lino found a pass and sent it to Arrascaeta, who found the number 9. With that, the center-forward scored his second goal in the match: 2-0!

Later, the game calmed down. However, at 32 minutes, Flamengo had another good opportunity. This is because Luiz Araújo gave a pass to Varela, who came face to face with the goal. The side managed to dribble the Internacional defender, but when trying to finish, Anthoni saved what could have been the third Flamengo goal.

What's that, my defender?

At 39', Samuel Lino took the corner and the ball fell at the feet of Léo Pereira. The Flamengo defender adjusted for a bicycle kick, but the ball hit the goalkeeper Anthoni's post with all its might. Almost that the number 4 scored a beautiful goal to extend the score at Beira-Rio. Despite this, Flamengo went into the interval winning partially 2-0.

And the second half?

In summary, Internacional returned from the interval wanting to reduce the score. Soon at nine minutes, Gustavo Prado tried to finish from the left side, but Rossi got the ball without difficulties. With 14', Varela got the better of the Inter defense and crossed for Arrascaeta who, face to face with the goal, shot first. However, the ball deflected and went out for a corner.

Despite this, Flamengo extended the score at 16 minutes into the second half. In the play, the Most Beloved took advantage of a blunder in Internacional's ball out. With that, the attacker shot under the legs of the colorado defender and shook Anthoni's net: 3-0! It's important to register that it was Arrascaeta's 100th assist with the Sacred Mantle.

It's worth noting that Flamengo still had good chances with De La Cruz and Ayrton Lucas. However, on both occasions, the Most Beloved couldn't turn the arrivals into goals. On the other hand, already in the additions, Internacional shook Rossi's net, with Borré. Thus, the game ended 3-1 for Flamengo.

Who is the leader of the Brasileirão?

Currently, Flamengo is the isolated leader of the Brazilian Championship, with 43 points won. Cruzeiro, in second place, has 37, but still plays for the 20th round on Monday (18), against Mirassol, in São Paulo, from 8 pm (Brasília time).

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What's Flamengo's next game?

Now, Flamengo turns the key to focus on the dispute of the Libertadores da América. This is because, on Wednesday (20), the Most Beloved reencounters Internacional, but in the return game of the round of 16 of the South American tournament. Thus, the match takes place from 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio.

TECHNICAL FILE

INTERNACIONAL x FLAMENGO Competition: Brazilian Championship – 20th Round Location: Beira-Rio Stadium, Porto Alegre Date: August 17, 2025, Sunday Time: 6:30 pm (Brasília time)

Internacional: Anthoni; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel and Aguirre; Richard, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia. Coach: Roger Machado.

Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz (Danilo), Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho (Carrascal), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (Wallace Yan) and Pedro (Plata). Coach: Filipe Luís.

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