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FOLLOW THE LEADER! Flamengo defeats Mirassol in the Brasileirão

Mengão didn't have an easy time against Leão, but they managed to win and close the round still leading the Brazilian league without needing any results.

Flamengo defeats Mirassol in the Brasileirão and remains in the lead of the Championship - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo defeats Mirassol in the Brasileirão and remains in the lead of the Championship - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

09 Ago 2025 | 20:30 |

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It wasn't easy, but Flamengo beat Mirassol this Saturday (9) at Maracanã by 2-1 and remains in first place in the Brasileirão. On Filipe Luís' 40th birthday, the team gave the gift of a victory and days of calm after being eliminated in the Copa do Brasil with goals from Léo Pereira and Gonzalo Plata. Gabriel, who played for Fla between 2013 and 2018, scored for Leão.


FIRST HALF


Flamengo didn't have its usual dominance of possession throughout the match, but still completely dominated the action in the first half. Mengão created great opportunities with shots from Samuel Lino and Gonzalo Plata and found the goal in the manner that has been common since the start of the season, with the presence of defenders in the box. After Lino's cross, Léo Pereira found the back of the net.


SECOND HALF

In the second half, Mirassol managed to level the scores, although Mengão continued to have great chances, albeit with a significant drop in pace . In the 23rd minute, Arrascaeta found a magical pass to Gonzalo Plata, who extended Flamengo 's lead. The former's rule, however, returned shortly after, with Gabriel pulling one back for the Lion.


After Mirassol's goal, both teams had opportunities to score, with goalkeepers Rossi and Walter shining in quick succession . Arrascaeta had a great opportunity in the six-yard box to score the third goal, but the ball went too high, securing the 2-1 result.

NEXT STEPS

With the result, Flamengo remains in first place in the Brasileirão and will not be overtaken in this current round. The Mais Querido now turns its attention to the knockout stages of the Libertadores . This Wednesday (13), Internacional goes to Maracanã in the first leg of the round of 16 of the continental competition. The match will be at 9:30 pm.


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Flamengo records important record in match against Mirassol, in the Brasileirão

Mengão secured a 2-1 victory over the São Paulo team with an offensive highlight and is now focusing on the next match against Internacional in the Libertadores.

Flamengo beat Mirassol 2-1 with significant offensive development and prepares to face Internacional - photo: reproduction
Flamengo beat Mirassol 2-1 with significant offensive development and prepares to face Internacional - photo: reproduction

10 Ago 2025 | 23:00 |

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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.




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Flamengo U-20 Women's Championship defeats Real Heips and remains undefeated in Carioca

With two goals from Ana Papel and one from Campos, Meninas da Gávea maintains 100% success in the Carioca Sub-20 and is already thinking about the Brasileirão semifinal

Flamengo U-20 women's team beats Real Heips 3-0 with a show by Ana Papel and maintains its unbeaten run in the Carioca - photo: reproduction
Flamengo U-20 women's team beats Real Heips 3-0 with a show by Ana Papel and maintains its unbeaten run in the Carioca - photo: reproduction

10 Ago 2025 | 21:00 |

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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.



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Plata's goal achieves unprecedented feat for Flamengo

Ecuadorian striker scored one goal, created four chances and completed all 29 attempted passes, an unprecedented feat for Mais Querido since records began

Gonzalo Plata scores, completes all his passes and creates four chances in Flamengo's victory - photo: reproduction
Gonzalo Plata scores, completes all his passes and creates four chances in Flamengo's victory - photo: reproduction

10 Ago 2025 | 20:30 |

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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.



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