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RIO DE JANEIRO. – Flamengo added another golden chapter to its successful season by being crowned champion of the Brazilian Championship this Wednesday, after defeating Ceará 1-0 at the Maracanã stadium. The title comes just four days after the Carioca club lifted its fourth Copa Libertadores, consolidating itself as the first Brazilian team to achieve it.
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The decisive goal was scored by Samuel Lino, who took advantage of a precise assist from the Colombian Jorge Carrascal, on a night of anticipated celebration in front of 73,244 fans, the largest attendance of the year in the emblematic venue. With this triumph, Flamengo reached 78 points, maintaining an unreachable advantage over Palmeiras (73), who also won their match against Atlético Mineiro (0-3). The title represents the ninth League title in the club's history.A historic season
The team led by Filipe Luis signed in 2025 the best campaign in its history, accumulating four titles: Libertadores, League, Campeonato Carioca and Supercopa do Brasil. In addition, it equaled the feat it had already achieved in 2019 and the one Santos achieved in 1962-63 with Pelé, by winning Libertadores and League in the same year. The coach decided to keep the same starting eleven that played the Libertadores final in Lima, despite the wear and tear of the trip. His goal was to secure the title this Wednesday to travel in advance to Qatar, where Flamengo will play the Intercontinental Cup against Cruz Azul.Domain and patience in the Maracaná
Flamengo controlled the first half, although Ceará set up a closed defensive scheme in search of a vital point to avoid relegation. The home team insisted with long-range shots and managed to break the tie at minute 36 with a powerful shot by Lino.Outlook for the Final Day
While Flamengo celebrates, there are still definitions at stake:- Fluminense (61), Bahia (60) and Botafogo (59) are fighting for the last direct spot to the Libertadores 2026.
- At the bottom, Sport and Juventude are already relegated.
- Internacional (41) and Vitoria (42) must win and wait for other results to avoid joining them in Serie B.
