Flamengo Triumphs Capitalizes on Palmeiras’ Defeat to Match Rivals
In the 33rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, Flamengo surged forward by capitalizing on Palmeiras’ unexpected defeat. Both teams entered the weekend in strong contention for the title, with critical matches playing out on Sunday, October 9.
Flamengo’s Victory Over Santos
Flamengo hosted Santos at the Maracanã Stadium and claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory. The match saw Léo Pereira, Carrascal, and Bruno Henrique each scoring for Flamengo, establishing a 3-0 lead. Despite a missed penalty from Arrascaeta, Flamengo seemed in control.
- Final Score: Flamengo 3 – 2 Santos
- Flamengo Goals: Léo Pereira, Carrascal, Bruno Henrique
- Santos Goals: Gabriel Bontempo, Lautaro Díaz
Unfortunately for Santos, this defeat left them in 17th place, struggling in the relegation zone with just 33 points.
Palmeiras Falls to Mirassol
Meanwhile, Palmeiras faced an unexpected challenge against Mirassol, a rising star in the league. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Mirassol. Gabriel opened the scoring early with a goal just 2 minutes into the game.
- Final Score: Mirassol 2 – 1 Palmeiras
- Mirassol Goals: Gabriel, João Victor
- Palmeiras Goal: Vitor Roque
This victory allowed Mirassol to maintain an unbeaten home record, recording 11 wins and six draws from 17 home games. They currently sit fourth in the league with 59 points.
Other Notable Matches
In another match, Fortaleza and Grêmio played to a 2-2 draw at Castelão Stadium. The highlight came from Carlos Vinícius, who capitalized on a mistake by the goalkeeper Brenno to score Grêmio’s opening goal. Marlon also scored for Grêmio, while Bareiro and Matheus Pereira found the net for Fortaleza.
- Final Score: Fortaleza 2 – 2 Grêmio
- Fortaleza Position: 19th with 30 points
- Grêmio Position: 14th with 40 points
Current Standings
After these matches, both Flamengo and Palmeiras have 68 points, although Palmeiras retains the top position due to more victories this season (21 compared to Flamengo’s 20). Six matches remain in the season, with the two rivals set to face off in the final of the Libertadores on October 29.
