In a very busy classic, Fluminense defeated Flamengo 2-1, on Wednesday night (19) at the Maracanã stadium, in a match valid for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. Even with the setback, Rubro-Negro managed to maintain the lead in the standings, benefiting from Palmeiras’ draw with Vitória.
VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNCEEEEE THE FLUMINEEEEENNNSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
ON A NORMAL NIGHT AT MARACA, ACOSTA AND KEVIN SERNA SCORE AND FLU BEAT THEIR RIVAL 2-1! NEEEEEEENNNNSEEE
NEEEEEEEEENNNNSEEEE pic.twitter.com/qVnVgU0ljl— Fluminense FC (@FluminenseFC) November 20, 2025
In this way, the Gávea team, which remains with 71 points, saw its advantage against Verdão reduce to just two points.
Facing a Flamengo full of absences, Fluminense prevailed in the first half of the classic played at Maracanã. And the first opportunity was created precisely by the Laranjeiras team. After three minutes Canobbio received the ball on the left and, inside the area with great freedom, hit very close to the goal defended by goalkeeper Rossi.
At nine, Fla responded with a great individual play by the Colombian Carrascal who stopped in defense of Fábio. But Flu was superior, especially in the physical aspect, and opened the scoring with a great goal from Acosta. The Argentine took advantage of the ball left at the edge of the area in the 25th minute and hit it first time to place the ball in the corner of the goal defended by Rossi.
I believe that you’re for me, I feel it in our energy, I see us written in the stars
📸: Lucas Merçon/FFC pic.twitter.com/MtW66f0bD3
— Fluminense FC (@FluminenseFC) November 20, 2025
Argentine team Luis Zubeldía continued to dominate the match and extended the lead in the 32nd minute. The young defender João Victor retreated poorly, goalkeeper Rossi made a mistake and ended up losing the ball to Serna, who arrived at speed and hit the ball into the empty goal.
After the break, coach Filipe Luís started to change some pieces to try to balance the game. And the changes had an effect, with Flamengo starting to surround Fábio’s goal with more danger. And, much more based on will than on quality, Rubro-Negro da Gávea managed to score, in the 39th minute, with a penalty goal from midfielder Jorginho.
Palmeiras draws
Those who missed the opportunity to take the lead in the Brazilian Championship were Palmeiras, who ended up with a goalless draw with Vitória in a match, anticipated from the 37th round, played at Allianz Parque.
End of game: Palmeiras 0x0 Vitória.#PALxVIT #EndOfGameSEP pic.twitter.com/31WzYHnXGo
— SE Palmeiras (@Palmeiras) November 20, 2025
The team led by Portuguese coach Abel Ferreira piled up opportunities to open the scoring, but saw goalkeeper Thiago Couto shine with difficult saves to allow Leão to reach 36 points, in 17th place in the standings. Verdão reached 69 points, remaining in second place.
Other results:
Santos 1 x 1 Mirassol
Grêmio 2 x 0 Vasco
