Flamengo watch Palmeiras match biggest lead atop Brasileirão 2026 | OneFootball

How is the title race between Flamengo and Palmeiras in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo’s situation in the 2026 Brasileirão has become complicated again. That’s because, with the 1-1 draw against Internacional and Palmeiras’ 4-0 win, the São Paulo side opened an eight-point lead at the top of the table. As a result, Abel Ferreira’s club matched the biggest lead achieved in this edition of the championship.

After all, in rounds 9 and 10 of the Brasileirão, Palmeiras had also managed to open an eight-point advantage over Flamengo, repeating that margin after Wednesday’s (29th) results. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro already had one game in hand compared to their São Paulo rivals.

Does Flamengo have a postponed game in the Brasileirão?

Yes! Flamengo had a match postponed at the start of the Brasileirão, against Mirassol, in the fourth round of the league. That was because the Rubro-Negro were focused on the Recopa Sudamericana final against Lanús (ARG).

What is the situation of Flamengo and Palmeiras in the Brasileirão?

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Flamengo sit in second place in the Brasileirão with 39 points, with 11 wins in 20 matches. Palmeiras, meanwhile, lead the championship with 47 points, having also recorded 14 wins in 21 matches.

How did Flamengo and Palmeiras do in the last round of the Brasileirão?

Last Wednesday (29th), Flamengo drew 1-1 with Internacional at Beira-Rio. In the first half, Vitinho opened the scoring for the team from Rio Grande do Sul, while Samuel Lino leveled the match in the second half.

At Barradão in Salvador, meanwhile, Palmeiras thrashed Vitória 4-0 in a match marked by refereeing controversy. That’s because, still in the first half, center-backs Luan Cândido and Cacá were sent off. Maurício, Fabiano (own goal), Jhon Arias, and Ramón Sosa scored for the São Paulo side.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo return to action on August 9 (Sunday) to face Vitória in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Vitória.

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