Flamengo showcased an impressive performance, clinching a 2-0 victory against São Paulo in a match held at the iconic Maracanã stadium, part of the 13th round of the Brasileirao. Luiz Araújo broke the deadlock early in the second half, scoring the opener in the 60th minute. Shortly after, Wallace Yan sealed the deal with another goal in the 65th minute, confirming Flamengo’s dominance.
A moment of near excitement for São Paulo came when Léo Ortiz hit the post in the first half, silencing the chants of their supporters temporarily.
The standout player of the match was undoubtedly Wallace Yan, who not only scored but also controlled the midfield adeptly. Defensively, Wesley França was crucial, providing stability throughout the game.
In a notable play during the 86th minute, São Paulo’s forward Ryan Francisco embarrassed Flamengo’s Guillermo Varela with an exquisite nutmeg.
Flamengo’s coach, Filipe Kasmirski, deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Agustín Rossi in goal; Wesley França, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro on defense; a midfield comprised of Jorginho, Allan, Luiz Araújo, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, and Bruno Henrique; and Gonzalo Plata leading the attack.
On the other side, Hernán Crespo’s São Paulo lined up in a 5-3-2 formation, with Rafael in goal; Cedric Soares, Alan Franco, Robert Arboleda, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz making up the defense; Alisson, Marcos Antônio, and Pablo Maia in midfield; and Oscar and André Silva as forwards.
The match was officiated by referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio.
Next, Flamengo will face Santos, while São Paulo is set to meet RB Bragantino at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium.
After this round, Flamengo remains at the top of the table with 27 points, while São Paulo stands at 12 points, positioned in the 15th place of the league.
Substitutions for Flamengo
51’ 2T – Ayrton Lucas out for Guillermo Varela
7’ 1T – Alex Sandro out for Ayrton Lucas
81’ 2T – Giorgian De Arrascaeta out for Wallace Yan, Jorginho out for Nicolás De La Cruz, Bruno Henrique out for Everton Cebolinha
Yellow Cards for Flamengo:
40’ 1T Bruno Henrique
52’ 2T Wallace Yan
Substitutions for São Paulo
62’ 2T – Marcos Antônio out for Ferreira
68’ 2T – Pablo Maia out for Damián Bobadilla
80’ 2T – André Silva out for Ryan Francisco
Yellow Cards for São Paulo:
24’ 1T Sabino (Unsporting behavior)
33’ 1T Alan Franco