🎥 Flamengo gains advantage over Fluminense in Carioca final | OneFootball

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Flamengo is in a favorable position to celebrate the victory of the Carioca Championship-2025.

Thanks to goals from Wesley and Juninho, they scored 2 x 1 against Fluminense on Wednesday night (12), at Maracanã.

It was the first leg of the competition's final.

The game ended with Tricolor pressing after Keno had scored.

There was a dispute after the final whistle between Luiz Araújo and Freytes - which resulted in the expulsion of the Tricolor defender.

Goal from the selected player in the 1st half

Flamengo took the lead just five minutes in.

Wesley had freedom, took a risk and beat Fábio.

Fluminense "woke up". They balanced the actions and started to press against a rival that was disorganized without the ball.

Their best chance was with Arias, who missed a one-on-one with Rossi.

The other Tricolor complaint before the break was about Pulgar's tackle on Fuentes.

Attempts and Rubro-Negro goal

The protagonist in Wesley's goal, Fábio redeemed himself by preventing a goal from Arrascaeta (52').

There was also a strong tackle, from Cannobio on his compatriot De La Cruz.

At first, Mano Menezes made conservative substitutions. But later, he bet on something "different".

However, Flamengo extended their lead. Ignácio made a mistake in the ball exit. And he saw Juninho's shot deflect off his right leg before becoming the second Rubro-Negro goal (76').

Flu scores

Flamengo was competent without the ball, frustrating the attempts of a Fluminense that attacked more in the final stretch.

But they hadn't made Rossi work yet.

That was until Riquelme Felipe took responsibility. He found Fuentes, who found Keno, the one responsible for reducing the deficit (91').

There was more Tricolor pressure. But it didn't result in another goal.

And now❓

Flamengo has the advantage of a draw next Sunday (16). The game will also be played at Maracanã. And starting at 4pm (Brasília time).

Fluminense needs to win by a goal difference to seek penalties.

A title in regular time only with a victory by at least two goals difference.

Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo