Coluna do Fla
·16 November 2025
Palmeiras player vents after Santos loss, Flamengo top of Brasileirão

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·16 November 2025

Flamengo is the isolated leader of the Brasileirão! After thrashing Sport and Palmeiras losing to Santos, the Rubro-Negro took the top spot on the table, with 71 points. Thus, at the end of the Paulista classic, Carlos Miguel, the goalkeeper of the green and white team, vented about the final stretch of the national competition.
— There's a lot to take from this game, it's a learning experience. We know our focus, we know our commitment. And to get ahead, we have to fight. And that's what we're going to do. Keep our feet on the ground, we will work. We have the championship ahead, that's what we will follow. Firm, strong, always moving forward –, said Carlos Miguel.
The classic between Santos and Palmeiras was electrifying from start to finish. Even with clear chances for both sides, the score was goalless until the final minutes. However, in stoppage time, Robinho Jr. headed the ball to Rollheiser, who hit the back of the net at Vila Belmiro.
Currently, Flamengo is the isolated leader of the Brasileirão, with 71 points. In summary, following them is Palmeiras, stuck at 68 points. Therefore, Abel Ferreira's team will have to chase after the Rubro-Negro on the table.
As the isolated leader, Flamengo returns to the field in the Brasileirão on Wednesday (19) to face Fluminense, for the 34th round. In summary, the ball rolls in the classic at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV shows the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.
Competition table provided by Superscore
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