Samuel Lino shines, Flamengo thrash Vitória and stay top of the table | OneFootball

This Monday, Flamengo showed strength and crushed Vitória 8-0 at Maracanã, in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. The standout of the night was Samuel Lino, who scored his first goals wearing the red-and-black jersey and provided three assists. With this result, the team from Rio reached 46 points and remains at the top of the competition. Meanwhile, the team from Bahia, with 19 points, missed the chance to leave the relegation zone.

The home team secured the victory early in the first half, with goals from Samuel Lino and Pedro, and Arrascaeta before the break. In the second half, Pedro scored twice more, while Samuel Lino, Luiz Araújo, and Bruno Henrique completed the historic rout at Maracanã.

Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday, hosting Grêmio again at Maracanã. On the same day, Vitória will host Atlético-MG at Barradão. Both matches are valid for the 22nd round.

The Game

Flamengo started strong and opened the scoring just one minute into the game. Samuel Lino was launched into the area and finished to find the net. The red-and-blacks didn't settle and scored the second goal at three minutes. Pedro received the ball, entered the area, and chipped it over Lucas Arcanjo.

The team from Rio continued the pressure and almost scored the third at five minutes. Arrascaeta controlled the ball in the area and shot, but the ball deflected off the defense and went out for a corner.

Gradually, Vitória managed to ease the pressure and began to advance. However, the team from Bahia did not trouble goalkeeper Rossi. Flamengo almost extended their lead at 31 minutes when Lino was launched and lobbed Lucas Arcanjo. However, Lucas Halter appeared on the line to prevent the goal.

The home team stayed on the attack and scored the third at 33 minutes. Arrascaeta received a pass in the area and shot firmly, catching Lucas Arcanjo off guard. Vitória only created their first good chance at 37 minutes. Ronald was launched into the area and shot at Rossi.

In the second half, the visitors tried to apply pressure but saw Flamengo score the fourth goal in the first minute. Upon receiving the ball in the small area, Pedro finished into the right corner.

The setback was felt by Vitória, who saw the home team score the fifth at four minutes. Samuel Lino took advantage of a cross and headed the ball into the net. Lucas Arcanjo tried to save it, but the ball hit the post before going in.

The dominance of the team from Rio continued, and the sixth goal came at eight minutes. After a good exchange of passes, the ball reached Luiz Araújo, who shot firmly. Flamengo's onslaught continued at Maracanã, and the seventh goal came at 13 minutes. With space again, Pedro performed an elastic dribble on the defender and scored past Lucas Arcanjo.

Over time, the team from Rio slowed down but maintained possession. Vitória retreated and focused on not conceding more goals. However, the team from Bahia almost conceded the eighth at 30 minutes. First, Luiz Araújo hit the crossbar. On the rebound, Pedro was stopped by the goalkeeper.

At 33 minutes, after being called by VAR, the referee awarded a penalty to Flamengo for a handball by Ramon in the area. Bruno Henrique converted with style to score the eighth. Thus, Flamengo left the field with the biggest win of the Brazilian Championship.

MATCH DETAILSFLAMENGO 8 x 0 VITÓRIA

Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)Date: Monday, August 25, 2025Time: 9 PM (Brasília time)Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima (MG)Assistants: Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira (MG) and Leonardo Henrique Pereira (MG)VAR: Marco Aurélio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)

GOALS

FLAMENGO: Samuel Lino, 1min of the first half and 4min of the second half; Pedro, 3min of the first half and 1 and 13min of the second half; Arrascaeta, 33min of the first half; Luiz Araújo, 8min of the second half; Bruno Henrique, 35min of the second half

FLAMENGO: Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro (Viña); Jorginho, Saúl (De la Cruz), and Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Plata (Luiz Araújo), Pedro, and Samuel Lino (Bruno Henrique)Coach: Filipe Luís

VITÓRIA: Lucas Arcanjo, Lucas Braga, Lucas Halter, Zé Marcos, and Ramon; Ronald (Willian Oliveira), Pepê, and Cantalapiedra (Edu); Erick (Osvaldo), Wendell (Ricardo Roller), and Renato KayzerCoach: Fábio Carille

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