Flamengo secures 2-1 victory against Red Bull Bragantino in Brasileirão
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Flamengo defeated Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 at the Maracanã on September 20, extending their lead at the top of the Brasileirão. Goals from Varela and Pedro helped the Rubro-Negro secure the win, while Sosa scored a late goal for Bragantino. Flamengo capitalized on Palmeiras’ recent slip, now holding a three-point lead in the standings. The match was part of the 28th round of the season, with Flamengo earning their 60th point. They will next face Santos on October 7, while Bragantino remains in 10th place with 36 points from 27 games.
- •Flamengo leads Brasileirão with 60 points after 28 matches.
- •Varela opened the scoring in the 13th minute.
- •Pedro ended a six-match goal drought with his goal in the 71st minute.
- •Sosa's late goal for Bragantino came in the 86th minute.
- •Next match for Flamengo is against Santos on October 7.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Flamengo go three points clear at top of Brasileirão Betano
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Flamengo extend lead at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão
"Flamengo took advantage of Palmeiras’ slip-up to extend their lead at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão.With goals from Varela and Pedro, the Rubro-Negro beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 on Sunday night ...
"Varela and Pedro scored the goals in Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino in the 28th round of the Brasileirão BetanoCredits: Adriano Fontes/FlamengoFlamengo’s 2-1 victory over Red Bull Br...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 5:45 AMFlamengo go three points clear at top of Brasileirão Betano
Varela and Pedro scored the goals in Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Red Bull Bragantino in the 28th round of the Brasileirão BetanoCredits: Adriano Fontes/FlamengoFlamengo’s 2-1 victory over Red Bull Br...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 11:31 PMFlamengo extend lead at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão
Flamengo took advantage of Palmeiras’ slip-up to extend their lead at the top of the 2026 Brasileirão.With goals from Varela and Pedro, the Rubro-Negro beat Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 on Sunday night ...
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