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Flamengo defeats Fluminense to maintain Brasileirão lead
Flamengo maintained its lead in the Brasileirão after a 1-0 victory against Fluminense at the Maracanã during the 30th round of the championship. The decisive goal was scored by Colombian midfielder Jorge Carrascal in the 65th minute following an assist from Lucas Paquetá. With this win, Flamengo reached 64 points, holding a one-point advantage over second-place Palmeiras.
The match was marked by significant controversy regarding officiating. Fluminense players and staff expressed outrage over a challenge by Erick Pulgar on Rodrigo Castillo, which resulted in a yellow card rather than a red. Fluminense captain Samuel Xavier criticized the referee and VAR, suggesting a bias toward teams like Flamengo and Palmeiras. Additionally, Flamengo issued a statement criticizing the officiating following a serious injury to defender Danilo, noting a concerning trend of player fractures this season.
Both clubs now shift their focus to the Conmebol Libertadores semifinals. Fluminense is scheduled to face Palmeiras, while Flamengo will travel to Argentina to play Estudiantes.
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Brasileirão · Corinthians · Flamengo · Fluminense · Jorge Carrascal · Leonardo Jardim · Lucas Paquetá · Maracanã · Marcão · Palmeiras