Leonardo Jardim’s Flamengo, 24 wins in 37, reach Libertadores semi-finals | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim has overseen 37 matches at Flamengo, winning 24, drawing nine and losing four, with 70 scored and 27 conceded. His side are into the Libertadores semi-finals.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the Portuguese replaced Filipe Luís on four March 2026. He immediately lifted the Campeonato Carioca, drawing 0-0 with Fluminense then winning 5-4 on penalties.

His first outright win came against Cruzeiro, 2-0 in the fifth round of the Brasileirão at the Maracanã. Formerly in charge of the Minas club, he was heavily jeered by the visiting support. Flamengo later faced Cruzeiro again in the Libertadores knockouts.

Jardim took over during a turbulent spell. Filipe Luís was under scrutiny in 2026 despite trophies in 2025, and the new season began unevenly in the league, with the Supercopa do Brasil and the Recopa Sudamericana lost.

Flamengo now lead the Brasileirão on 60 points, three clear of Palmeiras on 57. They will meet Estudiantes of Argentina in October for a place in the Libertadores final. The team were knocked out of the Copa do Brasil by Vitória, and after criticism and changes they have improved, so 2026 could yet finish with the league and Libertadores titles.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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