Match report
Flamengo Defeats Fluminense 2–1 in Serie A Clash
Fluminense
1–2
FT
Flamengo
Apr 12, 2026
Flamengo emerged victorious against Fluminense with a 2–1 scoreline in a hard-fought Serie A match. Pedro's early and mid-game goals gave Flamengo a commanding lead before J. Savarino scored for Fluminense, but the Red and Blacks held on for the win.
Key Facts
- • Flamengo's Pedro scored both goals at minutes 7 and 51.
- • Fluminense's J. Savarino scored a consolation goal at minute 76.
- • Fluminense had two yellow cards, one for Matheus Martinelli and another for R. Castillo.
- • Flamengo's J. Carrascal received a red card in stoppage time.
- • Fluminense made five substitutions, including John Kennedy and R. Castillo.
- • Flamengo made five substitutions, including Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo.
Lineups
Fluminense
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Fabio (G)
- 2 Samuel Xavier (D)
- 3 Jemmes (D)
- 22 Juan Freytes (D)
- 6 Renê (D)
- 35 Hércules (M)
- 8 Matheus Martinelli (M)
- 17 Agustín Canobbio (M)
- 32 Luciano Acosta (M)
- 90 Kevin Serna (M)
- 9 John Kennedy (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Ganso
- 29 Julián Millán
- 4 Ignácio
- 94 Otávio
- 25 Alisson
- 13 Guilherme Arana
- 98 Vitor Eudes
- 5 Facundo Bernal
- 11 Jefferson Savarino
- 19 Rodrigo Castillo
- 34 Wesley Natã
- 23 Guga
Flamengo
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Agustín Rossi (G)
- 2 Guillermo Varela (D)
- 3 Léo Ortiz (D)
- 4 Léo Pereira (D)
- 26 Alex Sandro (D)
- 52 Evertton Araujo (M)
- 20 Lucas Paquetá (M)
- 19 Gonzalo Plata (M)
- 10 Giorgian De Arrascaeta (M)
- 16 Samuel Lino (M)
- 9 Pedro (F)
Substitutes
- 44 Vitão
- 27 Bruno Henrique
- 49 Dyogo Alves
- 18 Nicolás de la Cruz
- 42 Andrew
- 13 Danilo
- 6 Ayrton Lucas
- 7 Luiz Araújo
- 64 Wallace Yan
- 75 Luiz Felipe
- 22 Emerson Royal
- 15 Jorge Carrascal
Timeline
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7' Fluminense subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Acosta · On: Ganso
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7' Flamengo Goal · Normal GoalPedro · Assist: Samuel Lino
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38' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardMatheus Martinelli
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51' Flamengo Goal · Normal GoalPedro · Assist: Samuel Lino
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65' Fluminense subst · Substitution 2Off: Matheus Martinelli · On: J. Savarino
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65' Fluminense subst · Substitution 3Off: John Kennedy · On: R. Castillo
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67' Flamengo subst · Substitution 1Off: Samuel Lino · On: Bruno Henrique
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73' Flamengo subst · Substitution 2Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: N. de la Cruz
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73' Flamengo subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Plata · On: J. Carrascal
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76' Fluminense Goal · Normal GoalJ. Savarino
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81' Flamengo subst · Substitution 4Off: Léo Ortiz · On: Luiz Araújo
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81' Flamengo subst · Substitution 5Off: Pedro · On: Danilo
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85' Fluminense subst · Substitution 4Off: Samuel Xavier · On: Guga
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85' Fluminense subst · Substitution 5Off: Renê · On: Guilherme Arana
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89' Fluminense Card · Yellow CardR. Castillo
Tripping
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90'+2 Flamengo Card · Yellow CardEvertton Araujo
Roughing
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90'+5 Flamengo Card · Red CardJ. Carrascal
Tripping
Match Stats
| Stat | Fluminense | Flamengo |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 87% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 17 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 574 | 404 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 9 |
| xG | 1.01 | 2.32 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 515 | 351 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 11 |
| Saves | 6 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Pedro's early goal at the 7th minute set the tone for Flamengo, giving them an early advantage.
- ▸ J. Savarino's goal for Fluminense at the 76th minute brought the game back to life, but Flamengo held on despite playing with ten men after J. Carrascal's red card.