Flamengo add Brazilian title days after Copa Libertadores win
Summary
Flamengo won the Brazilian football title by beating Ceara 1-0 at the Maracana stadium, just days after winning the Copa Libertadores against Palmeiras. This victory marks Flamengo's ninth Brazilian championship and their third in the last seven seasons.Key Facts
- Flamengo defeated Ceara 1-0 at the Maracana to win the Brazilian title.
- Flamengo also won the Copa Libertadores against Palmeiras in Lima.
- This is Flamengo's ninth Brazilian title, with three earned in the last seven seasons.
- Samuel Lino scored the only goal in the game against Ceara.
- Flamengo now has a five-point lead in the Serie A standings with one game left.
- Flamengo is the fifth team to win both the Serie A and Copa Libertadores in the same year.
- Flamengo could still win the Intercontinental Cup, playing against Cruz Azul next.
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