Palmeiras keeper snubs Corinthians, calls Flamengo top rivals | OneFootball

What did Carlos Miguel say about the rivalry between Flamengo and Palmeiras?

Flamengo and Palmeiras have been dominating South American football over the past decade, sharing the status of Brazil’s main powerhouses. It’s no wonder that the rivalry between the teams has grown during this period. The goalkeeper for the São Paulo team, Carlos Miguel stated that Mengão is their biggest rival, ignoring Corinthians.

“Flamengo, nowadays, by far. They are Palmeiras’ biggest rival, by far. Over the years, this rivalry has already been created,” said Carlos Miguel, in an interview with ‘ESPN’. It’s worth noting, however, that the year 2025 was very favorable for Rubro-Negro.

What happened in 2025 between Flamengo and Palmeiras?

Palmeiras was runner-up to Flamengo in two titles during the 2025 season. In the Brasileirão, Rubro-Negro finished at the top with 79 points, while their rival had 76. In the Libertadores, the teams played the grand final in Lima, Peru, and Mengão came out on top 1-0, winning their fourth championship.

Is Flamengo a ‘nemesis’ for Carlos Miguel?

Yes! Carlos Miguel, in fact, does not have fond memories of matches against Flamengo. That’s because the goalkeeper has faced Rubro-Negro three times and lost every time. In addition to two defeats wearing the Palmeiras shirt, the keeper also has a loss with Corinthians.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on their next fixture of the season. This Wednesday (11th), the team led by Leonardo Jardim faces Cruzeiro at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the fifth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro, through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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