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With Palmeiras drawing, see what Flamengo's situation was like in the Brazilian Championship

In addition to Alviverde not being as close to Fla, they will be under more pressure for the duel in the national tournament

04 Ago 2024 | 19:33 |

Palmeiras continues without winning before deciding on a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil against Flamengo. This Sunday (4), the São Paulo team drew 1-1 with Internacional, in Beira-Rio, could lose a position in the Brasileirão in this round and reach the fourth consecutive game without victory.

The performance Palmeiras' very bad performance in the first half drew attention. Inter dominated from the first minute and opened the scoring with Bruno Henrique and had the volume to expand in the first stage, but stopped at Weverton, the only one who did well against Palmeiras in the first 45 minutes.

The second stage was more balanced and had Palmeiras better on the field. The team created chances on the ground and in aerial plays and even had a goal disallowed for offside before Rony tied the score with a beautiful goal from roof. Both teams went on the attack in the final minutes, but 1-1 persisted until the last whistle.

However, it is worth highlighting that the São Paulo team also left a lot of space in defense and gave Internacional chances to score on the counter. attacks. But these opportunities did not turn into goals due to the striker's lack of efficiency and even generated boos from the fans in Beira-Rio.

The draw brings Palmeiras to 37 points and does not surpass Flamengo, second-place with 40 points. The draw, in fact, puts the São Paulo team at risk of losing position to Fortaleza. Northeastern team faces Cruzeiro this Monday (5).

SEE UPDATED CLASSIFICATION:

1st Botafogo – 43 points

2nd Flamengo – 40

3rd Palmeiras – 37

4th Fortaleza – 36

5th Cruzeiro – 35

6th São Paulo – 35< /p>

7th Bahia – 32

8th Athletico-PR – 28

9th Atlético-MG – 28

10th Red Bull Bragantino – 26< /p>

11th Vasco – 24

12th Criciúma – 24

13th Youth – 22

14th Grêmio – 21

15th Vitória – 21

16th International – 21

17th Fluminense – 20

18th Corinthians – 20

19th Cuiabá – 17

20th Atlético-GO – 12

Furthermore, the result does not take Palmeiras out of a winless streak this season. It was the fourth consecutive game without a win: with defeats to Fluminense, Vitória and Flamengo and this Sunday's draw.

Palmeiras x Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil

Flamengo and Palmeiras face each other again on Wednesday (7), at 8pm, at Allianz Parque, and Mengão has the advantage to qualify. A 2-0 victory at Maracanã means that Fla can lose by up to a goal difference to advance to the stage.

Flamengo has been unbeaten for six years at Palmeiras' home, a period in which seven games have taken place. The last time Palmeiras emerged victorious against Fla at home was in 2017, when teams were competing for the top positions in the Brasileirão and knockout titles. From 2018 onwards, there were two Red and Black victories and five draws.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

With Palmeiras drawing, see what Flamengo's situation was like in the Brazilian Championship