Filipe Luís explains the choice of Ayrton Lucas in Flamengo's draw against Grêmio in the Brasileirão

Despite drawing their last match, Flamengo capitalized on a combination of results to maintain their lead in the Brazilian Championship . Their main title contender, Palmeiras, could only draw 1-1 with Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena , maintaining a four-point lead over the Red-Blacks.

With the point, Alviverde reached 43 points and dropped to third place , still with two games in hand over most teams in the competition. Mengão, meanwhile, remains alone at the top with 47 points, one more than Cruzeiro, which now occupies second place.

CRUZEIRO ENJOYS RESULT

The Minas Gerais team benefited from this round. Cruzeiro defeated São Paulo 1-0 at home and reached 44 points in 22 matches, surpassing Palmeiras in the standings. This solidifies the Minas Gerais club's second place, with the possibility of closing the gap to the leader if they win their remaining matches.

The São Paulo derby began with Palmeiras taking the lead in the 13th minute of the first half with Vitor Roque's penalty. However, the lead didn't last, as Corinthians equalized in the 25th minute in an unusual way: after Garro's free kick, defender Gustavo Henrique headed the ball, which deflected off defender Piquerez, resulting in an own goal.

FIFA DATES BREAK

The Brasileirão will take a two-week break due to FIFA's international break. Flamengo returns to action on September 14th, facing Juventude in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, where they haven't won in nearly 30 years. Filipe Luís's team will have time to adjust and prepare to maintain their undisputed lead in the standings.

The 1-1 draw between Flamengo and Grêmio in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship left Arrascaeta with mixed feelings. Responsible for the Mais Querido's goal, the number 10 gave an interview after the final whistle and acknowledged his frustration with the result. According to the midfielder, defensive errors needed to be corrected in the final minutes, although he celebrated his contribution to the team.

" Unfortunately, we couldn't come away with the victory. We did everything we could, but we ended up slipping away at the end. These are small details that we need to correct. We need to improve for the next game. I always say that I'm happy to help the group, whether with a goal or an assist. That's how it feels. I'm happy about that," he said.

ARRASCAETA REACHES THE 17TH GOAL

The Uruguayan scored after a one-two with Pedro at the edge of the box, in one of the match's most captivating plays. It was Arrascaeta 's 17th goal of the year, adding to his 13 assists this season. He's approaching his 2019 performance, when he scored 18 times and provided 19 assists, a national record.

Throughout the 90 minutes, Rubro-Negro controlled possession and created opportunities to secure a comfortable victory. However, they were thwarted by good saves from goalkeeper Tiago Volpi, defensive tackles, and their own errors. The score remained tight until the final moments, when Grêmio equalized with a penalty kick converted by the opposing goalkeeper.

FLAMENGO REMAINS IN THE LEAD

Despite the draw, Flamengo remained atop the Brasileirão, reaching 47 points in 22 rounds. The team could extend its lead to three points if Palmeiras fails to beat Corinthians in the São Paulo derby. Therefore, Filipe Luís's team is looking to use the FIFA deadline to make adjustments and maintain momentum throughout the rest of the season.

The 1-1 draw between Flamengo and Grêmio in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship went down in tournament history as the most attended game of 2025. At Maracanã, 69,447 fans watched the match, 64,495 of whom were paying. The revenue was also impressive, reaching R$4.9 million, the highest amount recorded in the competition this season.

The previous record was held by the classic between Flamengo and Fluminense, played in the second leg of the Campeonato Carioca final, also at Maracanã. On that occasion, 69,393 people were in attendance, with 64,351 paying , in a match that guaranteed the state title for the Mais Querido.

FLAMENGO HEGEMONY

The strength of the Flamengo fans as home team has been directly reflected in the attendance figures. Flamengo dominates the rankings for the season's largest attendances, occupying the top 11 spots among the games with the most fans in the country.

Furthermore, the average attendance is impressive: in 26 home matches , the club has supported 47,026 paying spectators per game, according to a survey published by "ge ." This record only reinforces Flamengo 's status as the most passionate fan base in Brazil.

LIST OF THE LARGEST AUDIENCES

• Flamengo 1 x 1 Grêmio (Brazilian) — 64,495 paying spectators — R$ 4,995,950
• Flamengo 0 x 0 Fluminense (Carioca) — 64,351 paying spectators — R$ 4,315,309
• Flamengo 1 x 0 Internacional (Libertadores) — 63,567 paying spectators — R$ 5,176,822
• Flamengo 2 x 0 São Paulo (Brazilian) — 63,330 paying spectators — R$ 4,693,378
• Flamengo 4 x 0 Corinthians (Brazilian) — 62,940 paying spectators — R$ 4,472,050