Samuel Lino shines, Flamengo thrash Vitória and stay top of the table | OneFootball

This Monday, Flamengo showed strength and crushed Vitória 8-0 at Maracanã, in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. The highlight of the night was Samuel Lino, who scored his first goals with the red and black shirt and also provided three assists. With the result, the Cariocas reached 46 points and remain in the lead in the competition. Meanwhile, the Baianos, with 19 points, lost the opportunity to leave the relegation zone and dismissed coach Fabio Carille.

The home team secured the victory early in the first half, with goals from Samuel Lino and Pedro, as well as Arrascaeta before halftime. In the second half, Pedro scored twice again, while Samuel Lino, Luiz Araújo, and Bruno Henrique completed the historic thrashing at Maracanã.

Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday, when they host Grêmio again at Maracanã. On the same day, Vitória hosts Atlético-MG at Barradão. Both matches will be valid for the 22nd round.

The match

Flamengo started strong and opened the scoring with just one minute of play. Samuel Lino was launched into the area and finished to shake the nets. The red and blacks did not get comfortable and reached the second goal at three minutes. Pedro received, entered the area, and finished with coverage, on the exit of Lucas Arcanjo.

The Cariocas continued with the pressure and almost scored the third at five minutes. Arrascaeta dominated in the area and shot, but the ball deflected off the defense and went over the end line.

Gradually, Vitória managed to get out of the pressure and began to advance. However, the Baianos did not bother goalkeeper Rossi. Meanwhile, Flamengo almost extended their lead at 31 minutes, when Lino was launched and covered Lucas Arcanjo. However, Lucas Halter appeared on the line to prevent the goal.

The home team maintained the attack and scored the third at 33 minutes. Arrascaeta received a pass in the area and shot firmly, on the counterfoot of Lucas Arcanjo. Vitória only managed to create their first good chance at 37 minutes. Ronald was launched into the area and shot at Rossi.

In the second half, the visitors even simulated a press, but saw Flamengo score the fourth goal in the first minute. Upon receiving in the small area, Pedro concluded in the right corner.

The setback was felt by Vitória, who saw the home team score the fifth at four minutes. Samuel Lino took advantage of a cross and headed the ball into the net. Lucas Arcanjo still tried to defend, but saw the ball hit the post before entering.

The dominance of the Cariocas continued, and the sixth goal occurred at eight minutes. After a good exchange of passes, the ball reached Luiz Araújo, who finished firmly. The Flamengo massacre continued at Maracanã, and the seventh goal came at 13 minutes. Again with space, Pedro gave an elastic in the marker and touched the exit of Lucas Arcanjo.

As time passed, the Cariocas reduced the pace but maintained possession of the ball. Vitória retreated and prioritized not conceding more goals. However, the Baianos almost suffered the eighth at 30 minutes. First, Luiz Araújo hit the crossbar. On the rebound, Pedro stopped the goalkeeper.

At 33 minutes, after being called by VAR, the referee marked a penalty for Flamengo in a handball play by Ramon in the area. Bruno Henrique kicked with category to score the eighth. Thus, Flamengo left the field with the biggest thrashing of the Brazilian Championship.

TECHNICAL FILE FLAMENGO 8 x 0 VITÓRIA

Location: Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 Time: 21 hours (Brasília time) Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima (MG) Assistants: Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira (MG) and Leonardo Henrique Pereira (MG) VAR: Marco Aurélio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)

GOALS

FLAMENGO: Samuel Lino, at 1min of the first half and 4min of the second half; Pedro, at 3min of the first half and 1 and 13min of the second half; Arrascaeta, at 33min of the first half; Luiz Araújo, at 8min of the second half; Bruno Henrique, at 35min of the second half

FLAMENGO: Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro (Viña); Jorginho, Saúl (De la Cruz), and Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Plata (Luiz Araújo), Pedro, and Samuel Lino (Bruno Henrique) Coach: Filipe Luís

VITÓRIA: Lucas Arcanjo, Lucas Braga, Lucas Halter, Zé Marcos, and Ramon; Ronald (Willian Oliveira), Pepê, and Cantalapiedra (Edu); Erick (Osvaldo), Wendell (Ricardo Roller), and Renato Kayzer Coach: Fábio Carille

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