From records to titles: the numbers from Flamengo's unforgettable campaign in the Brasileirão

By Communication - Flamengo - in 11/12/2019 às 10:07

The word that best describes Flamengo's seventh championship is undeniable. In 38 rounds (28 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses), the Rubro-Negro scored 90 points and won the title playing enchanting football.

The squad made history, as did Jorge Jesus and the entire coaching staff. With every game at the Maracanã or any other stadium in the country, the nation celebrated, cheered, experienced special moments, and enjoyed a team relentless in its pursuit of goals and, consequently, records.

Being Brazilian champion in this way had a special flavor. It was a joy to see the Most Beloved on the field. Without a doubt, 2019 will be forever remembered. Flamengo was Flamengo. And the performance speaks for itself.

Best home team/best performance

Flamengo is unbeaten at home in the Brazilian Championship. In 19 home matches, they won 17 and drew two. With a 93% success rate, the team earned 53 points, setting a record in the points-based era with 20 clubs. The overall total is noteworthy: 78.9% success rate throughout the entire championship. It's also the highest in the tournament's current format.

Best campaign/highest score

Since the competition's format changed to 20 clubs, the highest score was 84 points. Jorge Jesus' team reached 90, finishing with the best campaign in history.

Best attack and best goal difference

With the trio of Arrascaeta (13), Bruno Henrique (21), and Gabigol (25) at the helm, Mengão scored an incredible 86 goals in the Brasileirão and became the most positive attack. Given this scenario, having conceded 37 goals, they now have a goal difference of 49. With the previous record of 40, the club now has the best goal difference in the points-scoring era with 20 teams.

Top scorer

Raise your badge! With 25 goals, Gabigol became the top scorer of the 20-club era. The previous record was 23, set in 2010, but our number 9 achieved this individual feat by finding the net several times and bringing joy to the nation.

Most wins/Fewer losses

With 28 wins, the Mais Querido broke the previous record of 24 and even added a big win. A historic record. On the other hand, it tied the record for fewest losses in a single season: four.

Greatest invincibility

Since their 3-1 victory over Grêmio (round 14) at Maracanã, Flamengo has gone 24 games unbeaten (the previous record was 23). During that entire run, they have 21 wins and 3 draws. Their epic, undisputed run to the title is also part of this context.

Visitor with most wins

Anyone who thinks that only the home field factor is a mistake made the difference. Away from home, the seven-time champions won eleven times (CSA, Vasco, Ceará, Avaí, Cruzeiro, Chapecoense, Athletico, Fortaleza, Botafogo, Grêmio, and Palmeiras). Impressive numbers from a team that made a point of breaking several taboos.

Best shift

The second half of the season was extraordinary. Out of 57 points on offer, Mengão scored 48 (fifteen wins, three draws, and one loss). The previous record was 47.

Assists leader

De Arrascaeta provided 14 assists. A key player in the title win, the Uruguayan achieved a significant individual feat that elevated CRF to a new level. Never before had a team won the title with both its top scorer and leader in assists in the same edition.

Largest audience present

In the match against CSA at Maracanã, the Nation was responsible for another record-breaking victory. The 1-0 victory, with a goal by Arrascaeta, drew a total attendance of 69.846 thousand.

Best average audience

With an average attendance of 59.285 per game, Mengão set a new record. The World's Largest Fanbase once again made the difference. Team and nation were in perfect harmony.

Mr. Jorge Jesus: the first foreign coach to win the championship in the points-based era

The world's most beloved Portuguese was the only foreign coach to set foot in the country and manage to win the Brasileirão since the format change. It's only fitting that this record be broken by the Mister!

Taboos broken during the competition

Some taboos were shattered by the country's best team. Flamengo hadn't beaten Athletico in Curitiba in 44 years in the Brasileirão. They won 2-0 in the 25th round, with two goals from Bruno Henrique.Grêmio had not beaten them in the South for 15 years. They won 1-0 in the 33rd round, with a goal from Gabigol, and achieved their first victory at the Arena. They had never beaten Palmeiras at Allianz Parque. They won 3-1 in the 36th round, with goals from Gabigol (2) and De Arrascaeta.

Brazilian and Libertadores Champion in the same year

Saving? No way! Playing at full strength in both competitions and with equal intensity, Flamengo reached the top of the Americas with an epic victory over River Plate, and the next day, while celebrating the CONMEBOL Libertadores title, they were crowned Brazilian champions. The only time a team had won both tournaments was in 1963. Another taboo broken!

Our seventh title was magical. No fan will forget this season. After all, #ThisIsOurPlace! #WeHaveWonTheBrazilianSeven