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And now Flamengo? Will it be possible to turn around the adverse score (0x1) and win the 2023 Copa do Brasil? Yes, Rubro-Negro got into trouble, did not take advantage of playing at Maracanã and was defeated 1-0 by São Paulo, in the first game of the Copa do Brasil final.
However, even with the bad result this Sunday (17/09), Flamengo fans have reasons to maintain focus and hope for a turnaround.
It is worth mentioning the recent retrospective at the Morumbi Stadium, more precisely the last three games against São Paulo, which were three victories.
Furthermore, Flamengo’s last defeat to São Paulo, at Morumbi, took place in November 2020, that is, almost three years ago.
In that game, despite being defeated, Rubro-Negro became Brazilian champions that year.
Flamengo has been doing well at Morumbi
So, since that date, which was very good for Flamengo fans, there have been three excellent victories against Tricolor.
Check out the games
São Paulo 0 x 4 Flamengo – Brasileirão 2021
São Paulo 0 x 2 Flamengo – Brasileirão 2022
São Paulo 1 x 3 Flamengo – Copa do Brasil 2022
Therefore, in addition to the favorable retrospect, the Flamengo There may be two ‘reinforcements’ for next Sunday’s clash (24), which are Arrascaeta and Luiz Araújo.
Now, to win the Copa do Brasil title, Rubro-Negro needs two or more goals difference to reverse the score against São Paulo.
Obviously, if the difference is just one goal difference, the competition dispute will be decided on penalties.
Finally, before the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo takes the field in the Brasileirão Série A, Wednesday (20.09), against Goiás, at Estádio da Serrinha, in Goiânia.
