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First Round of the Brasileirão Concluded This Monday (11)

One match completed the 19th and final round of the first half of the Brasileirão. Playing at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul, Juventude defeated Corinthians 2-1. Despite the positive result, the team from Rio Grande do Sul remains second-to-last in the competition, ahead of only Sport Recife.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT STANDINGS OF THE BRASILEIRÃO?

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The opening goal came at the 26th minute of the first half. Left-back Marcelo Hermes reached the end line and crossed skillfully to Gabriel Taliari, who dove in with a header and sent the ball to the back of the net, leaving goalkeeper Hugo Souza, formerly of Flamengo, with no chance. At the 35th minute of the second half, the experienced Nenê outran the Corinthians defense and passed to Matheus Babi, who turned with style and sealed the score. At the 44th minute, Matheuzinho, formerly of Fla, pulled one back with a free kick.

AND AT THE TOP OF THE TABLE?

If Juventude gained a lifeline in the fight to stay in Série A of the Brasileirão, on the other hand, the reality for Flamengo is quite different. In this round, the Most Beloved beat Mirassol 2-1 at Maracanã and opened up a three-point lead over the runner-up, Cruzeiro. Playing at Mineirão, the home team lost 2-1 to Santos after a comeback.

Thus, Flamengo now has 40 points, compared to Cruzeiro’s 37. Also chasing the leader is Palmeiras, who sits at 36 with one game in hand compared to the Rubro-Negro. Next weekend, the trio returns to the field to continue the ‘race’ for the title.

WHY ARE THERE NO BRASILEIRÃO GAMES MIDWEEK?

After all, the Brasileirão will take a break, as Conmebol competitions are taking place midweek. Flamengo, for example, will host Internacional at Maracanã for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América. Thus, the ball will be rolling on Wednesday (13), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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