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Former Soccer Player Rafael Sóbis Gave Total Favoritism to Palmeiras in the Brasileirão

In the Brasileirão 2025, part of the press treated Palmeiras as champions prematurely, but Flamengo lifted the trophy. It seems the story will repeat in 2026. After the end of the eighth round, former striker Rafael Sóbis stated that the championship is “quite clear” for Abel Ferreira's team.

— While other teams are dealing with their own messes, Palmeiras is moving forward. The championship, if people don't pay attention, is already quite clear for the Alviverde. What they did with São Paulo, both with the same points, they controlled the entire game. They are the worst team to play against — began the former player, before continuing.

— Until Flamengo finds its footing, with the new coach, integrates Paquetá, Palmeiras is moving forward. It's very difficult for Palmeiras to slip up. The title fight will be between the two — concluded the former Fluminense and Internacional player, during an appearance on the ‘Fechamento SporTV’ program.

IS IT QUITE CLEAR FOR PALMEIRAS?

Palmeiras leads the Brasileirão with 19 points. Flamengo is in fourth place with 14. However, the Most Beloved has one game less. In other words, if the Rubro-Negro wins the delayed match against Mirassol, they would be just two points behind the first place, with two direct confrontations still to play.

Last year, for example, Flamengo won both games against Palmeiras in the Brasileirão. On the plastic pitch of Allianz Parque, the Most Beloved won 2-0. At Maracanã, with a show from Pedro and Arrascaeta, another victory, this time 3-2. Bonus: in the final of the Libertadores, Danilo secured the fourth title against the ‘super favorite’.

WHEN DOES THE BRASILEIRÃO RETURN?

With 30 rounds remaining in the Brasileirão, Flamengo will have a break due to the FIFA Date. The next match will be on April 2nd, against Red Bull Bragantino, away from home, with full coverage by Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.