This Wednesday (19), the São Paulo team only drew with Vitória, at Allianz Parque, and the Rio team lost to Fluminense, at Maracanã; clubs face each other in the big Libertadores decision, on the 29th
and face unstable moments in this final stretch of the season. Last Wednesday (19), the two teams stumbled in the round of . The teams will meet in the big decision of the Copa de América, on November 29th, at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru. Until the time for the final arrives, Flamengo and Palmeiras “skate” in the national championship, leaving the dispute for the title of the straight points tournament open.
Last Wednesday, Palmeiras had a lackluster performance and only drew 0-0 with Vitória, at Allianz Parque. Some boos were heard in the stadium. Of the last nine points played in the Brasileirão, the Alviverde team won just one, as they were coming off defeats to Mirassol and Santos.
Coach Abel Ferreira acknowledged Palmeiras’ disappointing performance against Vitória, criticizing the team especially in the first half. “In the game, 45 minutes of apathy, without going one-on-one. An example, what the 20-year-old kid (Allan) does, we have to do. Go forward, take risks, lose the ball. That’s what we lacked in the first half, we just played backwards and to the side. And we had a clear chance with Bruno Rodrigues, but we didn’t take 45 minutes forward, we were passive. We lacked aggression”, he analyzed.
Flamengo also failed to win on Wednesday. In a classic played at Maracanã, the red-black team lost to Fluminense 2-1. Of the last nine points, Flamengo won six. But his performance was challenged in the triumph over bottom team Sport.
“I can tell you that the spirit and attitude was not there. I’m absolutely sure of that. The players were running, executing everything I asked them to do in the defensive phase (…) To play ball, everything has to be fine. We weren’t, the opponent wanted to play on our mistake and anyway… in the elite, what is required is the highest level, which we weren’t at in the first half”, said coach Filipe Luís after the setback to Fluminense.
On social media, Flamengo fans criticized the team’s performance in the Maracanã classic and showed concern for the decisive stretch of the year.
“Flamengo enters the most acute phase of 2025 with worrying football. Filipe Luís seems stuck in a system and doesn’t understand that without the starters it is unsustainable”, said a red and black fan at
Flamengo remains leader of the Brazilian Championship, with 71 points. Palmeiras occupies second place, with 69 points. The teams return to the field next Saturday (22), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). Flamengo faces Red Bull Bragantino at Maracanã. Palmeiras takes on Fluminense at Allianz Parque.
*With information from Estadão Conteúdo
Published by Nícolas Robert
