Coluna do Fla
·22 Mei 2026
Pedro is Jardim’s ‘trump card’ for Flamengo v Palmeiras in Brasileirão

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·22 Mei 2026

Scorer of the goal that gave Flamengo the win this Wednesday (20) against Estudiantes (ARG), Pedro is getting ready for the match against Palmeiras this Saturday (23). The number 9 is even one of Leonardo Jardim’s ‘trump cards’ for the 17th round of the Brasileirão.
This is because Palmeiras are Pedro’s second-biggest victim in a Flamengo shirt, tied with Athletico-PR. So far, the number 9 has scored eight goals against the São Paulo side. It is worth noting that Fluminense are the team that have conceded the most goals to the striker, with nine finding the back of the net.
Pedro is also Flamengo’s outright top scorer in the 2026 season. So far, the number 9 has played 30 matches, with 18 goals and four assists. As a result, the striker has established himself as an undisputed starter under Leonardo Jardim.
Palmeiras are currently top of the Brasileirão with 35 points. Right behind them, Flamengo appear with 31 points, but with one game in hand. In other words, with a win on Saturday (23), the Rubro-Negro will move to within one point of the São Paulo team.
With Pedro available, Flamengo are focused on the Brasileirão. This Saturday (23), Leonardo Jardim’s team face Palmeiras at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 17th round of the league.
As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras through YouTube, the website and social media. However, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.
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