In the much-anticipated clash of the 11th round of the Brasileirao, Flamengo showcased their superiority over Fluminense at the Maracanã Stadium, winning 2-1. Pedro opened the scoring early, netting his first goal just 6 minutes into the match. The forward later doubled the lead with another strike at the 50-minute mark.
Fluminense managed to pull one back in the second half, with Jefferson Savarino finding the back of the net at the 75-minute mark, delivering a stunning shot into the bottom right corner after a brilliant run down the left flank.
Pedro was the star of the match, not only for his two goals but also for his five attempts on goal, showcasing his attacking prowess. However, he came close to scoring a third when he hit the post in the 63rd minute, a miss that proved significant in the final moments of the match.
Gonzalo Plata also played a crucial role for Flamengo, making his presence felt with three attempts on target.
Fluminense, under the management of Luis Zubeldía, deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Fábio in goal; a defensive line consisting of Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Juan Freytes, and Renê; a midfield featuring Mattheus Martinelli, Hércules, Agustín Canobbio, Luciano Acosta, and Kevin Serna; with John Kennedy leading the attack.
On the other side, Flamengo’s José Nunes Alves Sousa Jardim opted for a similar 4-5-1 setup, starting with Agustín Rossi in goal; Guillermo Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro in defense; Evertton, Lucas Paquetá, Gonzalo Plata, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, and Samuel Lino in midfield; and Pedro upfront.
The match was officiated by Raphael Claus.
Looking ahead, Fluminense will face Santos in their next match, while Flamengo will host Bahia at the Jornalista Mário Filho Stadium. Currently, Flamengo is in fourth place with 20 points, while Fluminense remains in second place, also with 20 points.
Fluminense Substitutions
6’ 1T – Luciano Acosta out for Paulo Ganso
64’ 2T – Mattheus Martinelli out for Jefferson Savarino, John Kennedy out for Rodrigo Castillo
85’ 2T – Samuel Xavier out for Guga, Renê out for Guilherme Arana
Yellow Cards for Fluminense:
37’ 1T Mattheus Martinelli (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 26’ 2T Agustín Canobbio (Insulting the referee), 43’ 2T Rodrigo Castillo (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Flamengo Substitutions
66’ 2T – Samuel Lino out for Bruno Henrique
71’ 2T – Giorgian De Arrascaeta out for Nicolás De La Cruz, Gonzalo Plata out for Jorge Carrascal
80’ 2T – Léo Ortiz out for Luiz Araújo, Pedro out for Danilo
Yellow Cards for Flamengo:
45’ 2T Luiz Araújo (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 45’ 2T Evertton (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 46’ 2T Bruno Henrique (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for Flamengo:
49’ 2T Jorge Carrascal (Direct red)