Flamengo edged Fluminense 1-0 at the Maracanã, with Jorge Carrascal’s goal sending the red-and-black side to the top of the Brasileirão ahead of its Copa meeting with Estudiantes.
In Rio de Janeiro, the Fla-Flu derby was settled by the Colombian midfielder, whose decisive strike gave Flamengo another narrow but valuable league victory over its city rivals.
The result moved Flamengo into first place in Brazil’s championship, reinforcing the momentum around the club as continental football returns to the calendar.
Focus turns to Estudiantes
Flamengo now approaches its Copa tie against Estudiantes in sharp form. The Brazilian leaders will face the Argentine side knowing that their derby success has strengthened both confidence and their position at home.
For Estudiantes, the trip or visit against Flamengo comes with the Maracanã side carrying the lift of a major local win and a league-leading position.
