Flamengo vs. Palmeiras: history, refereeing, and other information about the Brasileirão match.
Flamengo seeks victory to get closer to the championship lead. The match of the 17th round takes place this Saturday (23), at 21 pm, at Maracanã.
By Romulo Paranhos - in
Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (23) for one of the most anticipated games of the Brazilian Championship. At 21 pm, at Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro faces Palmeiras for the 17th round of the national competition. Second place with 31 points and one game less, the team led by Leonardo Jardim seeks to reduce the difference to the São Paulo team, which leads the table with 35 points.
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Flamengo arrives in high spirits for the match after beating Estudiantes 1-0 at the Maracanã and securing the lead in Group A of the Libertadores Cup. To seek another positive result in the Brasileirão, the "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved) team relies on Pedro's goal-scoring form. Having scored in the team's last two matches, the number 9 has already netted eight times in 15 games against Palmeiras and could make the São Paulo club his main victim while wearing the sacred jersey.
For the match, coach Leonardo Jardim will have some absences. Defender Danilo is suspended due to his third yellow card, while Arrascaeta continues his recovery from surgery on his right shoulder. Everton Cebolinha is also doubtful due to a hip problem. On the other hand, Plata and Erick Pulgar have a chance of being cleared by the Medical Department and reinforcing the team in the duel.
Retrospect
Flamengo and Palmeiras have faced each other 134 times in history. The record is quite balanced, with 47 wins for Flamengo, 38 draws, and 49 wins for the São Paulo team. Flamengo has scored 197 goals, while their opponent has found the net 209 times.
The last meeting between the teams took place on November 29, 2025, and went down in the Club's history. In the Conmebol Libertadores final, played in Lima, Peru, Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 1-0, with a goal by Danilo, and won its fourth continental title.
Arbitration
Referee: Davi de Oliveira Lacerda (ES)
Assistants: Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) and Bruno Boschilia (PR)
VAR: Caio Max Augusto Vieira (GO).
