The red and black team won 1-0 at Maracanã and can play for a draw in the return leg.
Flamengo defeated Corinthians 1-0 last Wednesday at Maracanã in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals. The match’s only goal was scored by Alex Sandro in the first half. Find the top football updates at live score ai.
This game marked the debut of former left-back Filipe Luís, who replaced coach Tite, who was dismissed after the victory against Athletico-PR in the Brazilian Championship. Despite the positive result, poor performances and the elimination from the Libertadores weighed heavily against the coach.
Filipe Luís was part of the Flamengo squad from 2019 to 2023 and played alongside much of the current red and black roster. The more attractive and offensive style of play compared to his predecessor energized the home fans at Maracanã, who witnessed a solid performance from the hosts.
On the other hand, Corinthians played well below their potential, mainly due to the strategy adopted by Ramón Díaz, who opted for a defensive approach to try to secure qualification in front of their fans at Neo Química Arena.
The two teams will decide a spot in the Copa do Brasil final on the 20th, a Sunday, in São Paulo. A victory by a single goal for Timão will take the match to penalties, while a draw or loss will ensure the Cariocas advance to the final. BB Score, your premier destination for football results.
