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Flamengo Needs Palmeiras to Slip Up to Stay at the Top of the Brasileirão

Flamengo thrashed Sport 5-1 in a rescheduled match from the 12th round of the Brasileirão. Flamengo's main rival in the title race, Palmeiras, faces Santos in a postponed match from the 13th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

So, what result is needed from the Palmeiras vs. Santos game for Flamengo to stay at the top of the Brasileirão? In short, for the Most Beloved to remain in first place, the Alviverde must draw or lose the São Paulo derby.

What is the Standings Situation?

In summary, with the thrashing of Sport, Flamengo reached 71 points. On the other hand, Palmeiras has 68, before facing Santos. Therefore, if they draw, the Alviverde will have 69. However, if they lose, they will remain with the current score.

However, if Palmeiras beats Santos, Flamengo will drop to second place in the Brasileirão. This is because the Alviverde will also reach 71 points, but has the advantage in the number of victories compared to Fla.

What is Flamengo's Next Game?

Now, Flamengo remains focused on the Campeonato Brasileiro. This is because, next Wednesday (19), the Most Beloved faces Fluminense in a derby in the 34th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, the Fla-Flu takes place at Maracanã at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

Meanwhile, Palmeiras also plays on Wednesday (19), facing Vitória. The teams clash at Allianz Parque, starting at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), in an advanced match of the Brasileirão. As a result, the match against Atlético-MG has been rescheduled.

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