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Expressive 8-0 win over Vitória rekindles memories of one of Flamengo's most victorious seasons

Flamengo put on a historic show in front of their fans at Maracanã on Monday (25). With authority from start to finish, Mengão didn't give Vitória a chance and won 8-0, in a true massacre. This thrashing equaled the club's biggest win in the Brazilian Championship, showcasing the strength of the current squad and filling the fans with enthusiasm.

In 1981, Flamengo also scored 8-0, at the time against Fortaleza, in a year that was forever marked in the red and black memory. Led by idols like Zico, Adílio, Leandro, Júnior, and Andrade, the team lived a historic season, conquering the Libertadores and the Club World Cup for the first time, feats that consecrated that generation as one of the greatest in Brazilian football history.

Now, in 2025, the coincidence of repeating this iconic score rekindles the memories of those unforgettable moments and fuels the optimism of the Nation. The dominant performance at Maracanã makes the fans dream of an equally victorious chapter this season.

HOW WAS FLAMENGO'S THRASHING?

More than 40 years after the historic score, Filipe Luís' team gave a new meaning to the thrashing, with a high-level collective performance. Pedro shone with three goals, while Samuel Lino scored twice.

In addition, Arrascaeta, Luiz Araújo, and Bruno Henrique also contributed to the construction of the overwhelming result. Thus, what seemed like just another round of the Brazilian Championship quickly turned into a symbolic night.

After all, it's not every day that such an expressive score is repeated, especially when it reminds us of one of the most victorious periods in Flamengo's history. Will it be just a coincidence or an omen of something bigger? The season is still ongoing, but the connection between past and present already inspires bold dreams in the heart of the Nation.

WHAT'S FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo returns to the fields next Sunday (31) to face Grêmio, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The ball rolls at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla follows each play with the most complete coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the official website, and social media.

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