INCREDIBLE! PEDRO REACHES THE MARK OF 130 GOALS FOR FLAMENGO AND CAN OVERCOME GABIGOL

Flamengo secured a significant 2-1 victory over Mirassol in a Brazilian Championship match at Maracanã Stadium. The match highlighted a significant improvement in the team's attack, which registered 24 shots, the most since returning from the Club World Cup.

After a period of difficulty creating chances, especially in the derby against Fluminense, Flamengo managed to create several clear-cut scoring chances. Coach Filipe Luís attributed this improvement to the opponent's more open style , which allowed Flamengo to better exploit the spaces in the opposing defense.

Filipe Luís assessed the team's performance and highlighted that Mirassol, by trying to control the game, ended up leaving gaps that Flamengo capitalized on. Despite some defensive scares, the Rio de Janeiro team managed to score the second goal and maintain the lead. The coach also praised the performance of their opponent, currently fifth in the table, highlighting the quality of the match.

A delayed game could guarantee leadership

In addition to the victory, Rubro-Negro still has a pending match against Sport , postponed due to the club's participation in the Club World Cup. The postponed match, valid for the 12th round, could be decisive in extending their points and confirming their lead in the competition this weekend.

FLAMENGO FOCUSED ON THE LIBERTADORES

Before continuing with the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo will turn its attention to the Copa Libertadores da América. Next Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm, the team led by Filipe Luís faces Internacional, at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the main continental competition.

Flamengo's U-20 women's team achieved another excellent result on Sunday morning (10), defeating Real Heips 3-0 in Gávea, in the qualifying phase of the Campeonato Carioca. With the victory, the Meninas da Gávea remain undefeated in the competition. The goals were scored by Ana Papel, twice, and Campos, who closed the score.

The game started off with a bang for Flamengo . In the first minute, Condorelli launched an attack, and Ana Papel capitalized on a defensive error to open the scoring. With the advantage, the team controlled possession, but the rest of the first half was marked by few clear-cut opportunities , maintaining the 1-0 lead until halftime.

PRESSURE IN THE SECOND HALF

In the second half, the red-and-black team stepped up their game and quickly extended their lead . In the 12th minute, Isa Kotait crossed into the box, Ana Papel's header was saved by the goalkeeper, but she capitalized on the rebound to score her second goal of the match.

With the game under control, coach Filipe Torres made changes that made the team faster. The third goal came from a beautiful collective move: Condorelli delivered another precise pass, Raika and Nina exchanged passes, and Campos finished, sealing the 3-0 victory.

NEXT CHALLENGE WILL BE IN THE SEMIFINAL

Flamengo returns to the field on Wednesday (13) to face Corinthians , away from home, in the first leg of the semi-final of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship. The clash will be decisive for the team's aspirations in the national competition.

Ecuadorian Gonzalo Plata had a significant night in Flamengo's Brazilian Championship victory over Mirassol . Playing at the Maracanã, the forward scored a goal and completed all 29 of his attempted passes , achieving 100% accuracy, a feat not seen at the club since this type of statistic began to be recorded in 2025, for matches with at least one goal scored by the player.

In addition to his historic feat for the Red-Blacks , Plata became the first player in the current Brasileirão to combine perfect passing accuracy with a goal in a single match. His reading of the game, movement without the ball, and quick decision-making were crucial to the team's collective performance.

COMPLETE PERFORMANCE WITH GOAL

Plata wasn't limited to just finishing. He was the Flamengo player who created the most scoring opportunities against Mirassol, creating four clear chances for his teammates. This versatility, combining quality finishing with contribution to attacking build-up play , reinforces the Ecuadorian's importance in coach Filipe Luís's tactical scheme.

Since arriving, the striker has shown consistency and has increasingly adapted to the team. Despite his short time at the club, he's already establishing a connection with the fans, who are beginning to see him as a key player for the season.

SILVER NUMBERS IN 2025

This season, Gonzalo Plata has racked up impressive stats. In 15 games, he's scored three goals and provided three assists, while also leading the squad in key passes (26) and successful dribbles (23). According to Sofascore data, in nine games this year, he's scored one goal, three assists, made ten key passes, made 14 dribbles, won 41 balls, and conceded one penalty , with a performance average of 6.93.