Fla and Athletico-PR secure wins, close gap to Palmeiras in Brasileirão

Flamengo and Athletico-PR both won their matches on August 9, 2026, in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Flamengo defeated Vitória 2-0 to reach 42 points, reducing the gap to leaders Palmeiras, who drew 0-0 with Internacional. Athletico-PR also won 2-0 against Santos, increasing their points to 40. Cruzeiro and Corinthians moved closer to the G-4 after victories over Mirassol and Red Bull Bragantino. Fluminense remains in fourth place with 35 points following a 1-1 draw with Botafogo. Other matches featured Grêmio winning 2-1 against São Paulo and Coritiba beating Chapecoense by the same scoreline.

• 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — Fla, Athletico-PR cut gap to Palmeiras; Cruzeiro, Corinthians near G-4