Copa do Brasil: Flamengo defend 12-year unbeaten run v Vitória | OneFootball

What was the first match between Flamengo and Vitória like?

Flamengo return to the field this Thursday (14) to face Vitória in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. In search of a place in the Round of 16, the Rubro-Negro side are defending a 12-year streak without being eliminated after winning the first leg.

In the entire history of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo have won the first match on 59 occasions in two-legged ties. As a result, Mengão advanced in 55 of those cases, suffering only four eliminations. The most recent one, in fact, came in the 2014 tournament semifinals, when Fla beat Atlético-MG 2-0 in the opening match but ended up losing 4-1 in the decisive clash.

What was the first match between Flamengo and Vitória like?

The first match between Flamengo and Vitória took place on April 22 at the Maracanã. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro side won 2-1, with goals from Evertton Araújo and Pedro. In other words, with that win, Leonardo Jardim's team can even draw this Thursday (14) and still secure a spot in the Copa do Brasil Round of 16.

How many Copa do Brasil titles has Flamengo won?

Flamengo have won five Copa do Brasil titles throughout their history. The first trophy for the Rubro-Negro club came in 1990, after beating Goiás in the final. The most recent title came in 2024, with Filipe Luís in charge, against Atlético-MG. In addition, Mengão also lifted the trophy in 1990, 2006 and 2013.

When do Flamengo and Vitória face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Vitória takes place this Thursday (14), in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. The ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão in Salvador.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vitória through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Sportv (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Copa do Brasil match.

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