Match report

Flamengo Defeats Santos 3-1 in Serie A Clash

Flamengo
Flamengo
3–1
FT
Santos
Santos
Apr 5, 2026

Flamengo secured a 3-1 victory over Santos in a tightly contested Serie A match. Despite an early lead by Santos through L. Díaz, Flamengo turned the tide with an own goal from Zé Ivaldo, a penalty by J. Filho, and a late goal from Lucas Paquetá. The win solidifies Flamengo's position in the league, while Santos faces a tough task to bounce back.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Flamengo 3 - Santos 1
  • • L. Díaz scored for Santos in the 48th minute
  • • Zé Ivaldo scored an own goal for Flamengo in the 64th minute
  • • J. Filho scored the penalty for Flamengo in the 71st minute
  • • Lucas Paquetá scored the final goal for Flamengo in the 89th minute

Lineups

Flamengo

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Agustín Rossi (G)
  • 2 Guillermo Varela (D)
  • 3 Léo Ortiz (D)
  • 4 Léo Pereira (D)
  • 6 Ayrton Lucas (D)
  • 52 Evertton Araujo (M)
  • 21 Jorginho (M)
  • 15 Jorge Carrascal (M)
  • 10 Giorgian De Arrascaeta (M)
  • 16 Samuel Lino (M)
  • 9 Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 64 Wallace Yan
  • 18 Nicolás de la Cruz
  • 19 Gonzalo Plata
  • 22 Emerson Royal
  • 44 Vitão
  • 49 Dyogo Alves
  • 13 Danilo
  • 51 Daniel Sales
  • 27 Bruno Henrique
  • 42 Andrew
  • 7 Luiz Araújo
  • 20 Lucas Paquetá

Santos

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 77 Gabriel Brazão (G)
  • 2 Zé Ivaldo (D)
  • 4 Lucas Veríssimo (D)
  • 14 Luan Peres (D)
  • 31 Gonzalo Escobar (D)
  • 48 Gustavo Henrique Pereira (M)
  • 28 Christian Oliva (M)
  • 49 Gabriel Bontempo (M)
  • 22 Álvaro Barreal (M)
  • 16 Thaciano (M)
  • 19 Lautaro Díaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Robinho Júnior
  • 8 Tomás Rincón
  • 15 Willian Arão
  • 1 Diogenes
  • 9 Gabriel Barbosa
  • 38 Rafael Gonzaga
  • 6 Zé Rafael
  • 98 Adonis Frías
  • 5 João Schmidt
  • 67 Rodrigo Falcão
  • 21 Moisés
  • 32 Benjamín Rollheiser

Timeline

  1. Santos
    48' Santos Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz · Assist: C. Oliva
  2. Santos
    53' Santos Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Bontempo

    Tripping

  3. Flamengo
    54' Flamengo Var · Goal Disallowed - offside
    Léo Ortiz
  4. Flamengo
    64' Flamengo Goal · Own Goal
    Zé Ivaldo
  5. Flamengo
    65' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Evertton Araujo · On: Lucas Paquetá
  6. Flamengo
    65' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Samuel Lino · On: Bruno Henrique
  7. Santos
    69' Santos Card · Yellow Card
    A. Barreal
  8. Flamengo
    71' Flamengo Goal · Penalty
    J. Filho
  9. Santos
    72' Santos subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Thaciano · On: Moises
  10. Santos
    72' Santos subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Zé Ivaldo · On: Gabriel
  11. Santos
    72' Santos subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Oliva · On: Willian Arão
  12. Flamengo
    81' Flamengo subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Carrascal · On: G. Plata
  13. Santos
    82' Santos subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Barreal · On: B. Rollheiser
  14. Flamengo
    86' Flamengo subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: N. de la Cruz
  15. Flamengo
    89' Flamengo Goal · Normal Goal
    Lucas Paquetá · Assist: G. Plata
  16. Santos
    90'+6 Santos subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gabriel Bontempo · On: Ze Rafael

Match Stats

Stat Flamengo Santos
Fouls 2 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 78%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 17
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 616 351
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 8 10
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 1.92 0.71
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 542 273
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 8 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Flamengo's own goal by Zé Ivaldo in the 64th minute shifted the momentum in their favor, as they took the lead after falling behind
  • ▸ J. Filho's penalty in the 71st minute cemented Flamengo's lead and effectively ended Santos' hopes of a comeback