Pedro steps up as Flamengo win and draw level with Palmeiras

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras this Sunday (19) in the head-to-head clash for the top spot in the Brasileirão.

Pedro was the standout at the Maracanã, with a goal, an assist, and a won penalty.

Vitor Roque and Gustavo Gómez found the net for the visitors, making it 3–2.

The result leaves both teams with the same points in the Brazilian Championship table.

Palmeiras remains in the lead due to the number of wins.

Marks maintained

With the win, Flamengo maintains excellent records in clashes against Palmeiras.

The last Brasileirão defeat for the Rubro-Negro in this matchup was in 2017.

Considering only matches at the Maracanã, Palmeiras’ last league win over Flamengo was in 2015.

Since then, there have been six Rubro-Negro wins and four draws.

This year, Flamengo had already taken three points against Palmeiras by winning the first-round meeting at Allianz Parque, 2–0.

The match

The opening minutes saw Palmeiras spending more time in the attacking third.

But Flamengo managed to open the scoring on their first foray forward.

Pedro produced a brilliant play and set up Arrascaeta one-on-one with debutant Carlos Miguel to score.

The equalizer came quickly from a Khellven cross that met Vitor Roque’s head.

But the standout of the night at the Maracanã was Pedro.

Flamengo’s second goal, scored by Jorginho, came from a penalty won by the number 9.

Minutes later he was at it again, forcing an error from Aníbal Moreno and then receiving a pass from Arrascaeta to make it 3–1 before halftime.

After the break, Palmeiras sought the attack more than Flamengo.

Vitor Roque even hit the post, but there were few clear chances.

In stoppage time, Gustavo Gómez pulled one back to make it 3–2.

Complaints about officiating

Amid recent pressure over refereeing performances, Wilton Pereira Sampaio did not escape criticism from both sides.

Before the match’s first goal, Palmeiras appealed for a penalty by Jorginho on Gustavo Gómez during a corner.

See the play below:

Jogadores do Palmeiras reclamam de pênalti em lance de Jorginho em cima de Gustavo Gómez. #Flamengo#Palmeiras#Brasileirãopic.twitter.com/fowtXlA54a

— ge (@geglobo) October 19, 2025

On the 1–1 goal scored by Vitor Roque, it was Flamengo’s turn to complain about the officiating.

The Rubro-Negro were down to ten men after Léo Ortiz was injured and needed to be substituted.

Flamengo protested because Danilo’s entry was not authorized when play was stopped right before the goal.

Still in the first half, Flamengo were awarded a penalty and then it was Palmeiras’ turn to question the referee again.

Abel Ferreira’s team appealed for a foul by Pedro on Bruno Fuchs before the penalty inside the box.

Pedro sofre pênalti, Jorginho vai para a cobrança e amplia para o Flamengo ⚽#Flamengo#Palmeiras#Brasileirãopic.twitter.com/H7m0wkysFl

— ge (@geglobo) October 19, 2025

Schedule

Flamengo and Palmeiras face a tough run ahead, splitting attention between the Brasileirão and the Libertadores.

Flamengo

10/22, Wednesday - Flamengo vs Racing (Libertadores semifinal, first leg)

10/25, Saturday - Fortaleza vs Flamengo (Brasileirão)

10/29, Wednesday - Racing vs Flamengo (Libertadores semifinal, second leg)

11/01, Saturday - Flamengo vs Sport (Brasileirão)

11/05, Wednesday - São Paulo vs Flamengo (Brasileirão)

Palmeiras

10/23, Thursday - LDU vs Palmeiras (Libertadores semifinal, first leg)

10/26, Sunday - Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro (Brasileirão)

10/30, Thursday - Palmeiras vs LDU (Libertadores semifinal, second leg)

11/02, Sunday - Juventude vs Palmeiras (Brasileirão)

11/06, Thursday - Palmeiras vs Santos (Brasileirão)

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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