Flamengo’s dominance was underscored by a brace each from Pedro and Samuel Lino. Vasco’s Lescano pulled one goal back for the visitors, but the hosts maintained control to secure the maximum points. Vasco remains in 13th place with 38 points. In Belo Horizonte, Cruzeiro pulled clear in third place with a 1-0 win over Atlético-MG at the Arena MRV. Kaio Jorge’s decisive goal left Atlético-MG in seventh place with 50 points, while Cruzeiro moves ahead of Fluminense and Athletico-PR, both on 54 points.
The result in Porto Alegre proved crucial for Grêmio, whose second consecutive win lifted them to 37 points. The defeat extended Athletico-PR’s winless run to three matches, allowing Fluminense to consolidate its position in fourth place. Grêmio’s rise directly impacts the lower table, where the fight for survival intensifies ahead of Friday’s fixtures.
Attention now shifts to Corinthians, who sit 18th with 33 points, hosting Mirassol (16th, 37 points) at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo on Friday at 8 p.m. Brasília time. A victory would lift Corinthians to 36 points, placing them above Internacional (17th, 35 points) and offering a crucial buffer against relegation. Conversely, a win for Mirassol would propel them to 11th place, providing significant breathing room in the middle of the table.
Round 33 concludes on Saturday with the match between Coritiba and Vitória at the Couto Pereira stadium in Curitiba, kicking off at 4 p.m. Brasília time. The Brazilian Football Confederation has also confirmed dates for upcoming Corinthians fixtures, including a home match against Botafogo on 18 November and a visit to Atlético-MG on 25 November. Midfielder André, who has been called up for Brazil’s November FIFA window friendlies against Japan and Singapore, is not expected to be available for the Botafogo clash due to travel commitments.
