Flamengo Reclaims Brasileirão Leadership with 2-1 Win Over Corinthians

On September 13, 2026, Flamengo secured a vital 2-1 victory against Corinthians at Maracanã, regaining the top spot in the Campeonato Brasileiro with 57 points, just one ahead of Palmeiras. Despite Corinthians fielding a reserve lineup and struggling throughout, the match was a showcase of Flamengo's dominance, particularly in the first half where numerous scoring opportunities were created.

Lucas Paquetá opened the scoring early in the second half, giving Flamengo the lead. Corinthians' Gui Negão equalized soon after, but Bruno Henrique sealed the win for Flamengo with a late header. Coach Leonardo Jardim expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, stating in a post-match press conference that the victory prevented a "great injustice" in football. Jardim emphasized Flamengo's superiority in the match, highlighting a remarkable 33 shots to Corinthians' 3, and claimed that "if there was fairness, it should have been 10-1."

This win is crucial as it allowed Flamengo to maintain their lead in the Série A standings, with Palmeiras having briefly taken the top spot following their win over São Paulo. Corinthians dropped to 13th place with 32 points following their defeat.

Looking ahead, Flamengo's schedule includes important upcoming fixtures, such as a CONMEBOL Libertadores clash against Independiente del Valle and a domestic league match against Red Bull Bragantino. Aside from the men's team, Flamengo's women's team also made headlines recently, registering a commanding 5-0 victory over Búzios in the Carioca Feminino Sub-17 tournament.

Flamengo continues to demonstrate formidable form this season, both on the pitch and through strong organizational support with facilities at Gávea and the George Helal training center bolstering their professional football operations.