Flamengo caps unbeaten interseason with 4‑2 victory over Olimpia
On 17 July 2026, Flamengo concluded its pre‑season in Brazil with a 4‑2 win over Paraguayan side Olimpia at the Mané Garrincha arena in Brasília. The victory sealed an unbeaten inter‑season record of three wins and one draw. Flamengo’s goals were scored by Pedro, Lorran, Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo, while Olimpia replied through Eduardo Delmas and Óscar Cardozo. Samuel Lino provided three assists, becoming a key creator in the match. Coach Leonardo Jardim praised the performance as vital preparation before the club returns to the Campeonato Brasileiro on 22 July against Chapecoense, stressing the importance of fan support and the integration of injured players such as Arrascaeta, who remains in recovery. The win followed Flamengo’s Algarve Trophy success in Portugal, where the team defeated River Plate, Lausanne‑Sport and Benfica in earlier friendlies.