Flamengo wins and closes in on league lead; Pulgar praises stunner

By:Luzia AiresBrazilian Serie A10/08/2026at 17:50

Flamengo solidified its rise in the Brazilian Serie A by defeating Vitória 2-0. The triumph firmly puts the team in the hunt for the top of the national table.

Monday (10) began with Flamengo fans feeling more optimistic following a convincing victory over Vitória. With the 2-0 result at the Maracanã in the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship, the Rubro-Negro reaffirmed its status as a title favorite this season and moved within striking distance of the lead, now totaling 42 points.

The team, currently sitting in second place, remains in pursuit of Palmeiras. The outlook is promising, as the Rio de Janeiro-based club has a game in hand, keeping control of its own title aspirations for the 2026 campaign.

Acknowledgment from the opponent

Vitória head coach Jair Ventura was full of praise for the performance of Mais Querido. In his post-match analysis, the manager highlighted the tactical solidity of the team led by the Flamengo boss and reserved special praise for Erick Pulgar, who found the back of the net with a stunning goal.

The individual quality of Flamengo, exemplified by that goal from Pulgar, combined with the tactical discipline they imposed throughout the 90 minutes, made it an extremely difficult challenge for our team.

Full focus on cup competitions

The win also served to boost squad morale. Bruno Henrique, one of the group’s leaders, emphasized that the result was crucial to shielding the roster and maintaining focus on the goals set for the remainder of the year. For the forward, the atmosphere at the Ninho do Urubu training center remains strong.

The triumph in the Brazilian Serie A serves as fuel for the next major challenge: the Libertadores Round of 16. Flamengo is now focusing its energy on the decisive clash against Cruzeiro, which promises to be the next major test for the club’s continental ambitions.

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