With two decisive goals against Chapecoense, striker Pedro led Flamengo to victory and took sole possession of the top spot in the Brazilian Championship scoring race.
Wednesday night (July 22, 2026) at Arena Condá had a name written all over it. In a display that reaffirmed the strength of the *rubro-negro* squad, Flamengo dominated Chapecoense, securing a convincing 4-0 victory. At the heart of this spectacle, Pedro proved, once again, why he is the attacking reference the Nation (Flamengo fans) trusts so deeply.
With the two goals scored against the Santa Catarina-based team, the center-forward reached an impressive tally of 12 goals in the Brazilian Serie A. This milestone puts the number 9 as the sole top scorer in the competition, surpassing Viveros from Athletico-PR, and consolidating his magical season.
Full Commitment to the Club
At the end of the match, the forward celebrated not only his goals but also his return to the starting lineup and the collective synergy of the team, led by the *rubro-negro* coaching staff. The player’s tone was ambitious, making it clear that his hunger to find the back of the net is far from satisfied.
“I’m very happy to help Flamengo. The most important thing is the work we are doing as a group. As for the scoring milestone, of course, I’m pleased, but I remain hungry for more. I want to continue evolving to help my teammates achieve our goals in the championship.”
Eye on the National Team and Next Steps
Asked about a possible call-up to the Brazil national team, Pedro remained grounded, reiterating the mantra that shining with the yellow jersey (Brazil national team) is merely the natural consequence of success wearing the Flamengo jersey. For him, the immediate focus is on maintaining a high level of daily demand at the training center.
The Flamengo squad now quickly turns its attention to the next challenge. The 20th round of the Brazilian Serie A is already on the horizon: a decisive clash against São Paulo, scheduled for next Sunday (26) at the Maracanã. With the support of the fans, the team aims to maintain its winning streak and stay firm in the pursuit of the leaders, driven by the goal-scoring prowess of its top striker.
