Flamengo aims to close gap on Palmeiras with upcoming home matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:48 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Flamengo's upcoming schedule in the Brasileirão includes four home matches out of five, providing a favorable opportunity to reduce their six-point deficit behind Palmeiras. They will host Botafogo, Mirassol, Corinthians, and RB Bragantino while traveling to face Remo. Palmeiras, in contrast, has only two home games scheduled during this stretch and will play in multiple competitions, including Copa do Brasil and Libertadores. Flamengo’s next match is against Botafogo at the Maracanã on August 30.
- •Flamengo is currently in second place with 45 points.
- •Palmeiras holds the top position with 51 points.
- •Flamengo has upcoming home matches against Botafogo, Mirassol, Corinthians, and RB Bragantino.
- •Palmeiras faces two home matches, with one being a derby against São Paulo.
- 11:48 AMYahoo Sports — Favourable path? Flamengo face home run in bid for top spot 👀
"Flamengo saw the gap to Palmeiras widen in the Brasileirão, but the upcoming matches point to a favorable scenario.Fla will play FOUR of their next FIVE matches in the competition at the Maracanã. T...
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