In Brasileirão title race, Flamengo thrash, Palmeiras win, Flu nick it | OneFootball

Arrascaeta scored one of the goals in the 3-0 win over Atlético-MG in the 13th round of the BrasileirãoCredits: Gilvan de Souza/CRF

Hot on Palmeiras’ heels in the race for the top of the Brasileirão Betano, Flamengo and Fluminense both won in the 13th round of the competition on Sunday night (26). The Rubro-Negro side thrashed Atlético-MG 4-0 at Arena MRV, while the Tricolor das Laranjeiras snatched a 2-1 win over Chapecoense late in the match at the Maracanã.

The two Rio clubs are level on 26 points — Flamengo have a game in hand — and trail Alviverde by six points, with Palmeiras determined to stay at the top of the table. At Cícero de Souza Marques, Verdão beat Red Bull Bragantino 1-0 to reach 32 points.

Sosa and Flaco López combined for the only goal in Palmeiras’ win over Red Bull Bragantino in the 13th round of the BrasileirãoCredits: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras

In stoppage time, Athletico-PR came from behind to beat Vitória 3-1 at Arena da Baixada. Also on Sunday, Corinthians and Grêmio both won by the narrowest of margins, defeating Vasco at Neo Química Arena and Coritiba at Arena do Grêmio, respectively.

On Saturday (25), Botafogo and Internacional drew 2-2 at Mané Garrincha, the same score as Bahia and Santos at Arena Fonte Nova. Away from home, Cruzeiro beat Remo 1-0 at Baenão. São Paulo also won 1-0, defeating Mirassol-SP at Brinco de Ouro.

Jhon Kennedy and Alisson celebrate Fluminense’s goal against Chapecoense in the 13th round of the BrasileirãoCredits: MARCELO GONÇALVES / FLUMINENSE F.C.

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