Supercopa Showdown: Flamengo Sets Sights on Surpassing Palmeiras as Brazil’s Top Champion
In the 2025 season, Flamengo clinched the Brazilian Championship title by defeating Ceará. This victory allowed Flamengo to equal Palmeiras in the all-time national title rankings. Both clubs now boast 17 national titles each, positioning them as the most successful teams in Brazil’s football history.
Flamengo’s Championship Achievements
Flamengo’s national titles include:
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1980, 1982, 1983, 1987 (shared with Sport), 1992, 2009, 2019, 2020, and 2025
- Copa do Brasil: 1990, 2006, 2013, 2022, and 2024
- Supercopa do Brasil: 2020, 2021, and 2025
Palmeiras’ Championship Record
Palmeiras has a storied history with numerous titles, including:
- Campeonato Brasileiro: 1960 (Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa), 1967 (Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa), 1967 (Taça Brasil), 1969 (Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa), 1972, 1973, 1993, 1994, 2016, 2018, 2022, and 2023
- Copa do Brasil: 1998, 2012, 2015, and 2020
- Supercopa do Brasil: 2023
Upcoming Opportunities
Flamengo has a chance to become Brazil’s top champion as early as January 2026. As the reigning Brazilian champions, they will compete in the Supercopa against the Copa do Brasil winner. The potential contenders for this title include Fluminense, Botafogo, Corinthians, or Cruzeiro.
Controversial Title Claims
Both Flamengo and Palmeiras have faced controversies regarding their titles. Flamengo’s 1987 title is particularly contentious. Although a resolution declared both Sport and Flamengo as winners, legal rulings favored Sport’s claim as the legitimate champion. In a recent court decision, Flamengo’s attempt to be recognized as the sole champion of 1987 was denied.
Palmeiras also faced challenges, as the CBF recognized four of their earlier titles as valid Brazilian championships. This decision pertains to honors from the Taça Brasil and the Torneio Roberto Gomes Pedrosa, which are now counted among their championship accolades.
The race for supremacy between Flamengo and Palmeiras promises to be a compelling narrative in Brazilian football, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome of future matches and championships.
