Na Maracana, Palmeiras don show say dem no be small boys. Dem beat Flamengo 3-0 for Brazilian Serie A on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Dis victory sweet well well because na first time for nine years wey Palmeiras win Flamengo for Brasileirao.
The last time Palmeiras win Flamengo for league na 2017, when Deyverson score two goals for 2-0 victory. Since that time, dem don face 16 times, with Flamengo winning eight and eight draws. But dis time, Palmeiras break the jinx for Maracana.
The match start with Flamengo fans dey provoke Palmeiras, reminding dem of Libertadores title wey dem win last year. But the game flip when Carrascal get red card for 20 minutes. He raise him foot too high for challenge with Murilo, and referee give am direct red.
Palmeiras take advantage. Flaco López score for the end of first half. Then for second half, Allan score from Jhon Arias shot. Paulinho add third goal for added time. He celebrate by telling Flamengo fans to shut up, which cause small fight.
With this win, Palmeiras reach 38 points for top of table, seven points clear of Flamengo. Flamengo still get one game in hand, so gap fit reduce to four points. But for now, Palmeiras dey enjoy the lead.
Flamengo coach Leonardo Jardim try change things, bring Bruno Henrique for Evertton Araújo, but e no work. The team miss Carrascal and no fit recover. Now, Flamengo go face Cusco for Libertadores on Tuesday.
Palmeiras break another record: first time for 10 years wey dem beat Flamengo away for league. Na big achievement for Abel Ferreira team.
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