Flamengo is unbeaten in six games against Corinthians
Rubro-negro has already faced rivals from São Paulo in the Libertadores and came out with an advantage
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
Flamengo and Corinthians will face off in the match of the year next Wednesday (April 28.04). A round of 1991 match in the Copa Libertadores da América, the match has all the makings of one of those epic, long-remembered matches. However, Brazil's two most-fancied teams have faced each other in international competition before. The duel took place in XNUMX, and Flamengo came out on top: drawing at Maracanã and winning at Pacaembu.
One of the most important figures in this Wednesday's match, coach Rogério will be making his debut as Flamengo's manager. Almost 20 years ago, when Flamengo defeated Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores, he was also there, on the field, and even scored a goal in the 2-0 victory.
"I don't remember the details of any game I played against Corinthians, but I remember they were always great matches. That goal everyone's talking about was actually an own goal. You're giving it to me as a gift. Despite that, it's a good memory. Especially because Flamengo came out victorious," joked Rogério.
In total, Flamengo and Corinthians have faced each other 113 times, with the red-and-black team having the advantage. They have 46 wins, 43 losses, and 24 draws. However, in the last five years, the Rio de Janeiro team has not been surpassed by the São Paulo team: they have won six times, scored 12 goals and conceded only three.
The last time Flamengo faced Corinthians, they secured a stunning 2-0 victory at Pacaembú Stadium. Zé Roberto and Léo Moura scored the goals that propelled Flamengo to the top of the Brazilian Championship, one round before Flamengo secured the title.
One of the most important figures in this Wednesday's match, coach Rogério will be making his debut as Flamengo's manager. Almost 20 years ago, when Flamengo defeated Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores, he was also there, on the field, and even scored a goal in the 2-0 victory.
"I don't remember the details of any game I played against Corinthians, but I remember they were always great matches. That goal everyone's talking about was actually an own goal. You're giving it to me as a gift. Despite that, it's a good memory. Especially because Flamengo came out victorious," joked Rogério.
In total, Flamengo and Corinthians have faced each other 113 times, with the red-and-black team having the advantage. They have 46 wins, 43 losses, and 24 draws. However, in the last five years, the Rio de Janeiro team has not been surpassed by the São Paulo team: they have won six times, scored 12 goals and conceded only three.
The last time Flamengo faced Corinthians, they secured a stunning 2-0 victory at Pacaembú Stadium. Zé Roberto and Léo Moura scored the goals that propelled Flamengo to the top of the Brazilian Championship, one round before Flamengo secured the title.