Cruzeiro held by Ceará, Flamengo out of reach in Brasileirão, updated table | OneFootball

Flamengo could be crowned Brasileirão champion against Ceará on Wednesday (03)

Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores this Saturday (29) by defeating Palmeiras, but the positive news doesn't stop there. In the Campeonato Brasileiro, Cruzeiro drew 1-1 with Ceará and can no longer catch up with Mengão in the national league.

This is because Cruzeiro reached 69 points with the draw against Ceará at Arena Castelão. Thus, with two rounds remaining, the team led by Leonardo Jardim could reach a maximum of 75 points, but would lose in the number of victories to Mengão.

WHAT IS THE STANDINGS IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Competition table provided by Superscore

HOW WAS THE CEARÁ VS CRUZEIRO GAME?

Desperate in the fight against relegation, Ceará took the lead with a goal by Vinícius Zanocelo at 11 minutes into the second half. However, Cruzeiro, which was fighting for the title, equalized at 26′. On the occasion, Willian Machado scored an own goal, finalizing the game's score.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras this Saturday (29) by 1-0, with a goal from defender Danilo, and won the Copa Libertadores title. Additionally, the red-black team has a five-point lead over Palmeiras and could lift the Brasileirão trophy on Wednesday (03).

This is because Flamengo faces Ceará at Maracanã at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) on Wednesday (03), in a match valid for the penultimate round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the duel that could secure another trophy.

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