In a match valid for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship and played on Wednesday afternoon (14) at Allianz Parque, in São Paulo, Flamengo's U-20 team dominated the game and put a lot of pressure on their opponent, but left the field defeated 3x1 (Lázaro) by Palmeiras. In the next round, Rubro-Negro receives Botafogo, in Gávea. The classic takes place on Monday (19) at 15 pm, in Gávea, and will be broadcast live on SporTV.

Flamengo had an excellent chance to open the scoring in the seventh minute, when Yuri de Oliveira pressured the opponent's ball out and passed it to Lázaro. Palmeiras goalkeeper Mateus closed the corner well and made the save. With their first dangerous attack, Palmeiras opened the scoring in the 17th minute, with a header from Gabriel Silva. The São Paulo team extended their lead in the 30th minute, with Jhonatan. 

The Ninho Boys pressed for their first goal before halftime, creating two good opportunities. In the 39th minute, Ramon crossed and Lázaro headed toward goal, but his shot was deflected by the defense. In the 43rd minute, Daniel Cabral took a chance from outside the box, but the ball went just wide of Mateus's crossbar. 

Mengão came out attacking in the second half, scoring the first goal in the eighth minute when Luan crossed for Lázaro, who headed it into the back of the net. And Mengão went in search of an equalizer. In the 22nd minute, Ramon unleashed a powerful shot that nearly found the back of the net. In the 23rd minute, Thiaguinho hit a cross, and Mateus palmed it away for a corner. In the 24th minute, Daniel Cabral took a corner, and after a scuffle in the box, the ball went out for another corner, hitting the left post.

Flamengo continued to press. In the 38th minute, Ryan Luka headed the ball, and the Palmeiras defense cleared it on the line. In the 44th minute, Daniel Cabral's shot from outside the box hit the São Paulo team's left post. Flamengo crushed Palmeiras. In the 47th minute, Thiaguinho burst into the box and fired a powerful shot, but the defense deflected it, and the ball went out for a corner. On a counterattack in the 50th minute, Gabriel Silva scored the home team's third and sealed the score. 

Flamengo: João Fernando, Luan (Peralta), Gabriel Noga, Otavio, Ramon; Igor Jesus (Andre), Daniel Cabral, Lazaro; Yuri de Oliveira (Pedro Arthur), Thiaguinho and Ryan Luka (Werton). Coach: Luiz Felipe.