Brazilian Serie A: Palmeiras extends lead as Flamengo loses, Z-4 battle heats up with Vasco

By:Luzia AiresBrazilian Serie A24/08/2026at 09:27

Palmeiras extends Brazilian Serie A lead with rout over Vasco; Flamengo stumbles and Z-4 gets closer.

The relegation zone got a shake-up in the 24th round of the Brazilian Serie A. This is because, this Sunday (23), Vasco suffered a heavy defeat against Palmeiras, Mirassol drew, and Chapecoense won. Flamengo lost over the weekend.

See the round’s results:

Vitória 0 x 2 Bahia
Palmeiras 4 x 1 Vasco
Bragantino 0 x 0 Grêmio
Santos 1 x 1 Mirassol
Chapecoense 1 x 0 São Paulo
Coritiba 2 x 0 Corinthians

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Palmeiras thrashes and increases lead at the top

The São Paulo-based green and white squad showed no mercy to Vasco, securing a resounding 4-1 victory at Allianz Parque. Palmeiras’ goals were scored by Flaco López (twice), Vitor Roque (penalty), and Maurício, with Facundo Colidio scoring Vasco’s lone goal. The result keeps Abel Ferreira’s team firmly at the top of the competition, opening a significant gap over their rivals.

Flamengo loses and delays its approach

In an away match, Flamengo was defeated 2-1 by Cruzeiro at Mineirão. This setback prevents the Rubro-Negro from closing in on leader Palmeiras and increases the pressure for positive results in the upcoming rounds. The team coached by Tite needs to find its winning ways again to maintain momentum in the title race.

Z-4 shaken up with wins for Chapecoense and Bahia

The round also brought movement at the bottom of the table. Chapecoense secured an important 1-0 victory over São Paulo, showing that the fight against relegation remains intense. Bahia also earned three points by defeating Vitória 2-0 in a Baiano derby. The result places the Tricolor de Aço in sixth place, while Vitória remains further from the title contention.

Other results of the round

Other games completed the 24th round: Bragantino drew 0-0 with Grêmio, who continues to face pressure on their coach’s position. Santos drew 1-1 against Mirassol, a result that doesn’t fully satisfy either team. Meanwhile, Coritiba defeated Corinthians 2-0, complicating the Timão‘s situation in the championship.

The Brazilian Serie A scenario is proving to be increasingly unpredictable. With Palmeiras in great form and Flamengo stumbling, the title race promises strong emotions.

At the same time, the relegation battle remains fierce, with several teams seeking to escape the dreaded Z-4 zone, where Vasco finds itself in a delicate situation. Follow the next rounds to see the developments of this exciting season.

By M360 Staff