Flamengo beats Lausanne 2-0 in Portugal friendly
On July 8, 2026 Flamengo defeated Swiss side Lausanne‑Sport 2–0 in a pre‑season friendly at the Algarve Stadium in Portugal. The second‑half goals were scored by young forwards Lorran and Wallace Yan, giving the Brazilian club its first win of the European inter‑season after a 2–2 draw with River Plate.
The match was part of the Algarve Tournament, with Flamengo set to face Benfica in the final on July 11. Coach Leonardo Jardim used the games to rotate the squad, giving minutes to several academy graduates while noting the absence of nine first‑team regulars, including Arrascaeta and other key players. Jardim also highlighted the need to reinforce the team’s wing and attacking‑midfield positions in the upcoming transfer window.
Flamengo’s performance was marked by high possession, several chances in the first half and a decisive increase in intensity after the break, securing a clean sheet and maintaining an unbeaten record in the Portuguese friendlies ahead of the new season.