Flamengo Crushes Sampaio Corrêa 7-1 to Secure Quarter-Finals Spot in Campeonato Carioca
Flamengo dominates Sampaio Corrêa 7-1 at Maracanã to reach the Campeonato Carioca quarter-finals, overcoming a match interruption caused by a player's convulsion.
- • Flamengo defeated Sampaio Corrêa 7-1 at Maracanã Stadium on February 7, 2026.
- • Pedro and Bruno Henrique each scored two goals for Flamengo, supported by Samuel Lino, Everton Cebolinha, and Douglas Telles.
- • Sampaio Corrêa's Rodrigo Andrade scored the only goal for his side; an earlier goal was disallowed by VAR.
- • A medical emergency occurred when Sampaio's Alexandre suffered a convulsion, pausing the match for five minutes.
- • Flamengo secured fourth place in Group B and will face Botafogo in the quarter-finals, while Sampaio Corrêa heads to relegation playoffs.
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Flamengo delivered an overwhelming 7-1 victory over Sampaio Corrêa in the final group stage match of the 2026 Campeonato Carioca at Maracanã Stadium on February 7, 2026. This commanding win guaranteed Flamengo a place in the quarter-finals, where they will face Botafogo.
The match was marked by striking offensive performances, with Pedro and Bruno Henrique each netting two goals. Other contributors included Samuel Lino, Everton Cebolinha, and Douglas Telles—who scored after coming on as a substitute. Sampaio Corrêa’s lone goal came from Rodrigo Andrade in the 51st minute, after an earlier disallowed goal via VAR. Notably, Bruno Henrique secured his second goal from a penalty in the final minutes after a previous attempt was invalidated due to two touches.
The game experienced a significant moment early on when Sampaio Corrêa’s Alexandre suffered a convulsion at eight minutes, leading to a five-minute medical interruption. He was attended to on the pitch before being taken to the hospital, receiving applause from spectators as he left the field. Despite this distressing incident, Flamengo maintained strong dominance throughout, particularly in the second half where they scored five goals to seal the emphatic win.
With this success, Flamengo climbed to fourth place in Group B with seven points, advancing to the knockout stages of the Taça Guanabara. Meanwhile, Sampaio Corrêa ended last in Group A, now set to face relegation playoffs. Flamengo’s next fixture is against Vitória on February 10 in the Campeonato Brasileiro, following their quarter-final clash with Botafogo.
This victory highlighted Flamengo’s offensive prowess and teamwork as they continue to build momentum for the remainder of the season, aiming for success both in the Carioca and beyond.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
