Cruzeiro go top of Brasileirão, Flamengo eye return vs Ceará | OneFootball

Cruzeiro jumped to the top of the table temporarily in the Brasileirão

The 18th round of the Brasileirão did not start well for Flamengo. After all, Cruzeiro defeated Botafogo, even playing away from home at Engenhão, and took the provisional lead in the competition. This Sunday (03), the team from Minas Gerais won 2-0, with goals from Christian and Matheus Pereira.

It's worth noting that Cruzeiro has two more games than Flamengo. The team from Minas has 37 points in 18 matches. Before the ball rolls for Mengão against Ceará, Filipe Luís's team appears with 36 in 16 matches. By the tiebreaker criteria, Mengão needs a draw at Arena Castelão to reclaim the top.

HOW IS THE BRASILEIRÃO 2025 STANDINGS?

Competition table provided by Superscore

Palmeiras also has a strong chance to fight for the lead in this round. Currently, Abel Ferreira's team has 32 points in 15 games. That is, three less than Cruzeiro. This Sunday (03), at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), the team from São Paulo faces Vitória at Barradão Stadium in Salvador.

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO NEED TO STAY ON TOP?

If they lose to Ceará, Flamengo will remain in second place. If they draw, Mengão and Cruzeiro will have 37 points, but Rubro-Negro's goal difference is better (24 x 19). Finally, if they win, of course, the Most Beloved jumps to 39 and stays alone in the first position of the Brasileirão 2025.

The ball rolls for Ceará vs. Flamengo starting at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão. If Mengão is on the field, there's full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, on YouTube, and on social media. Finally, the match will be broadcast on Record (open channel), Premiere (pay per view), and CazéTV (YouTube).

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