In a national classic played on Wednesday afternoon (21), in Gávea, against Grêmio, Flamengo's U-20 team, led by coach Mauricio Souza, came from behind, sought an equalizer and literally fought until the last minute for another victory in the Brazilian Championship. In the end, the 1-1 draw (Vitor Gabriel), in addition to keeping the Garotos do Ninho undefeated in the competition, consolidates the Mais Querido in the isolated leadership of the Brasileirão, now with a campaign of eight wins and three draws. Next Wednesday (28), Rubro-Negro receives Cruzeiro, with time and location still to be defined by the CBF.

The "Garotos do Ninho" (The Nest Boys) showed they wanted another championship win with their first attack. In the fourth minute, Vitor Gabriel beat his marker, headed the ball, and Wendel was well-positioned to unleash a first-time bomb. The ball bounced off goalkeeper Adriel's left post and out of bounds. Grêmio responded in the seventh minute with a fine run from Hernandes. Pedro Caracoci came out on time, closed the corner of the attacker's goal, and made a great save. 

The game was evenly matched, with both teams equally likely to create scoring chances. In the 17th minute, Rafinha's shot was off-target by Pedro Caracoci, who showed agility and made another great save. The next minute, Luiz Henrique took a shot from outside the box, but Adriel held on without rebounding. In the 30th minute, Matheus França passed the ball to Luiz Henrique, who fired a first-time shot. The ball capriciously bounced off the Grêmio post.

The second half started more slowly. With the first shot, in the 13th minute, Grêmio opened the scoring through defender Rafael Costa. Flamengo went in search of an equalizer. In the 15th minute, Matheus França shot first time, and Adriel made a good save. The deserved equalizer came in the 22nd minute, with a header from Vitor Gabriel after a corner kick in the box. The comeback almost came in the 34th minute, again through Vitor Gabriel, who spun around his marker and shot powerfully. Adriel made a great save. 

Flamengo pressed forward in search of another victory in the Brasileirão. In the 37th minute, Vitor Gabriel's header crossed the entire goal line and went out for a goal kick on the opposite side. Flamengo fought for the win until the end, and had their last chance in stoppage time. In the 47th minute, after a cross into the box, Habraão struck first-time, and the ball exploded off Adriel's post, who was helpless. The draw keeps the "Garotos do Ninho" (The Boys of the Nest) in sole possession of the Brazilian Championship lead.

Coach: Mauricio Souza.