Serie A Regular Season - 10

Flamengo 3 - 1 FT Santos

Estádio do Maracanã

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Futmetrix Verdict
87
FT
Sun, Apr 5
Português
Flamengo
3-1
Santos
⚡ Intensity 85
⚖️ Balance 67
🏆 Stakes 33
🎲 Upset 0
Flamengo seal a dramatic late comeback.

Flamengo Roar Back to Stun Santos at the Maracanã

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. A relentless second-half surge saw the hosts overturn a shock deficit, proving their continental ambitions remain fiercely alive this season.

The Opening Exchanges

The Estádio do Maracanã witnessed a breathless early exchange where the Stakes were palpable for both sides. Despite Flamengo having dominated possession with an imposing 63 percent, it was the visitors who struck the first blow. Just after the interval, L. Diaz finished off a sharp sequence involving C. Oliva to give Santos a shock lead. The home crowd demanded an immediate response, and their side delivered an absolute barrage of attacking intent. The sheer volume of 36 combined shots turned the pitch into a firing range, with the hosts constantly knocking on the door. It was a test of nerve, as the visiting defence initially held firm against the surging waves of pressure, setting the stage for a chaotic and thoroughly captivating final act.

The Turning Point

The Intensity of the contest skyrocketed as the home side refused to accept defeat. The pivot arrived amidst a flurry of incidents that flipped the match entirely. Leo Ortiz thought he had found the equaliser, only for VAR to rule it out for offside, ratcheting up the tension. However, the relentless pressure finally broke the deadlock when Ze Ivaldo inadvertently sent the ball into his own net. With the momentum firmly shifted, the defining moment emerged in the 71st minute. A crucial penalty was awarded, and Jorginho stepped up with trademark composure to smash it home. His clinical strike from the spot completely altered the dynamic, rewarding his side's persistent high-volume shooting and flipping the scoreline firmly in their favour.

Late Drama Seals It

As the final whistle approached, the Balance of power rested solely with the hosts. Managerial intervention proved a masterstroke, showcasing the depth and quality of the squad. The introduction of G. Plata and Lucas Paquetá injected fresh legs and devastating verticality into the final third. Deep into the 89th minute, Plata carved open the stretched defence, laying the ball perfectly into the path of his fellow substitute. Paquetá unleashed a decisive strike to seal the 3-1 victory, capping off a brilliant comeback. This result keeps the victors firmly in the hunt for continental qualification, demonstrating a mental resilience that will serve them well. The Maracanã erupted, celebrating a performance that showcased both tactical patience and ruthless execution.

Key Questions

How dramatic was the late winner by Jorginho?

While Jorginho's 71st-minute penalty brilliantly shifted the momentum, it was actually substitute Lucas Paquetá who delivered the dramatic 89th-minute strike to secure the final result.

How did Flamengo complete the comeback from behind?

Trailing to an early L. Diaz strike, the hosts rallied relentlessly through an own goal, Jorginho's clinical penalty, and a late Paquetá finish to win 3-1.

How did substitute Jorginho change the game?

Jorginho actually started the match, dictating play and scoring a crucial penalty. It was substitute Lucas Paquetá who came off the bench to brilliantly seal the victory.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

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Match Statistics

Possession
63%
37%
Flamengo 63%
Santos 37%
Shots
19
17
Flamengo 19
Santos 17
Shots on Target
4
2
Flamengo 4
Santos 2
Expected Goals (xG)
1.92
0.71
Flamengo 1.92
Santos 0.71
Passes
616
351
Flamengo 616
Santos 351
Pass Accuracy
88%
78%
Flamengo 88%
Santos 78%
Corners
2
6
Flamengo 2
Santos 6
Fouls
2
12
Flamengo 2
Santos 12
Yellow Cards
0
2
Flamengo 0
Santos 2
Red Cards
0
0
Flamengo 0
Santos 0

Match Events

HT
L. Diaz (C. Oliva) 48'
Gabriel Bontempo 🟨 53'
54' Leo Ortiz
64' Ze Ivaldo
65' 🔄 Evertton Araujo Lucas Paqueta
65' 🔄 Samuel Lino Bruno Henrique
A. Barreal 🟨 69'
71' Jorginho
Thaciano Moises 🔄 72'
Ze Ivaldo Gabriel Barbosa 🔄 72'
C. Oliva Willian Arao 🔄 72'
81' 🔄 J. Carrascal G. Plata
82' 🔄 Pedro Luiz Araujo
A. Barreal B. Rollheiser 🔄 82'
86' 🔄 G. de Arrascaeta N. de la Cruz
89' Lucas Paqueta (G. Plata)
Gabriel Bontempo Ze Rafael 🔄 90'+6
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Flamengo

Goalkeepers
Agustín Rossi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guillermo Varela
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Léo Ortiz
MAGNET
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
86
Passes
4
Duels
Léo Pereira
MAGNET
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
85
Passes
4
Duels
Ayrton Lucas
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Evertton Araujo
MAGNET
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
62
Passes
5
Duels
Jorginho
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jorge Carrascal
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Giorgian De Arrascaeta
NPC
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Samuel Lino
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Pedro
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Dyogo Alves
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrew
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emerson Royal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitão
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Sales
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás de la Cruz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Paquetá
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Wallace Yan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Plata
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Bruno Henrique
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Araújo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Santos

Goalkeepers
Gabriel Brazão
SIEVE
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Zé Ivaldo
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Lucas Veríssimo
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Luan Peres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo Escobar
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Gustavo Henrique Pereira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
102
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Oliva
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Gabriel Bontempo
NPC
NPC
96
Minutes
96
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Álvaro Barreal
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Thaciano
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Lautaro Díaz
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Diogenes
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rodrigo Falcão
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rafael Gonzaga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adonis Frías
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomás Rincón
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian Arão
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zé Rafael
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinho Júnior
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Barbosa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moisés
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Rollheiser
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/09/2025 Flamengo 3 - 2 Santos Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
07/16/2025 Santos 1 - 0 Flamengo Serie A Estadio Urbano Caldeira
11/01/2023 Flamengo 1 - 2 Santos Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
06/25/2023 Santos 2 - 3 Flamengo Serie A Estádio Urbano Caldeira
10/26/2022 Flamengo 3 - 2 Santos Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
07/02/2022 Santos 1 - 2 Flamengo Serie A Estádio Urbano Caldeira
12/06/2021 Flamengo 0 - 1 Santos Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
08/28/2021 Santos 0 - 4 Flamengo Serie A Estádio Urbano Caldeira
12/13/2020 Flamengo 4 - 1 Santos Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
08/30/2020 Santos 0 - 1 Flamengo Serie A Estádio Urbano Caldeira
11/09/2025
Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
07/16/2025
Serie A Estadio Urbano Caldeira
11/01/2023
Serie A Arena BRB Mané Garrincha
06/25/2023
Serie A Estádio Urbano Caldeira
10/26/2022
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
07/02/2022
Serie A Estádio Urbano Caldeira
12/06/2021
Serie A Estadio Jornalista Mário Filho
08/28/2021
Serie A Estádio Urbano Caldeira
12/13/2020
Serie A Estádio do Maracanã
08/30/2020
Serie A Estádio Urbano Caldeira
Flamengo Win
Santos Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Palmeiras 10 25 21 10 +11 WBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)WSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)WPalmeiras 2 - 1 Botafogo (18-03-2026)WPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)
2 Sao Paulo 10 20 15 7 +8 WSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)LSao Paulo 0 - 1 Palmeiras (22-03-2026)LAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (18-03-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)
3 Fluminense 10 20 17 11 +6 DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)WFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)WFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)LVasco DA Gama 3 - 2 Fluminense (19-03-2026)WFluminense 3 - 2 Atletico Paranaense (15-03-2026)
4 Flamengo 9 17 16 9 +7 WFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)WFlamengo 3 - 0 Remo (19-03-2026)WBotafogo 0 - 3 Flamengo (14-03-2026)
5 Bahia 9 17 13 9 +4 LBahia 1 - 2 Palmeiras (05-04-2026)WBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)LRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)WBahia 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (18-03-2026)WInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)
6 Atletico Paranaense 10 16 15 13 +2 LAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)LBahia 3 - 0 Atletico Paranaense (01-04-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Coritiba (22-03-2026)WAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (18-03-2026)
7 Coritiba 10 15 11 10 +1 DCoritiba 1 - 1 Fluminense (04-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 0 Coritiba (22-03-2026)WMirassol 0 - 1 Coritiba (18-03-2026)WCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)
8 Atletico-MG 10 14 14 12 +2 WAtletico-MG 2 - 1 Atletico Paranaense (05-04-2026)WChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LFluminense 1 - 0 Atletico-MG (21-03-2026)WAtletico-MG 1 - 0 Sao Paulo (18-03-2026)LVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)
9 RB Bragantino 10 14 10 10 0 WMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)WRB Bragantino 3 - 0 Flamengo (03-04-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Botafogo (21-03-2026)LBahia 2 - 0 RB Bragantino (18-03-2026)LRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Sao Paulo (15-03-2026)
10 Gremio 10 12 14 14 0 DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Gremio (03-04-2026)LVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)WGremio 2 - 0 Vitoria (19-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)
11 Vasco DA Gama 10 12 15 16 -1 LVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)DCoritiba 1 - 1 Vasco DA Gama (01-04-2026)WVasco DA Gama 2 - 1 Gremio (22-03-2026)WVasco DA Gama 3 - 2 Fluminense (19-03-2026)DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)
12 Internacional 10 12 9 10 -1 WCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)DInternacional 1 - 1 Sao Paulo (01-04-2026)WInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)WSantos 1 - 2 Internacional (19-03-2026)LInternacional 0 - 1 Bahia (15-03-2026)
13 Botafogo 9 12 16 19 -3 WVasco DA Gama 1 - 2 Botafogo (05-04-2026)WBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 4 - 1 Botafogo (29-03-2026)WRB Bragantino 1 - 2 Botafogo (21-03-2026)LPalmeiras 2 - 1 Botafogo (18-03-2026)
14 Vitoria 9 11 9 14 -5 DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)LCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)WVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)LGremio 2 - 0 Vitoria (19-03-2026)WVitoria 2 - 0 Atletico-MG (14-03-2026)
15 Santos 10 10 13 16 -3 LFlamengo 3 - 1 Santos (05-04-2026)WSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)LSantos 1 - 2 Internacional (19-03-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)
16 Corinthians 10 10 8 11 -3 LCorinthians 0 - 1 Internacional (05-04-2026)LFluminense 3 - 1 Corinthians (02-04-2026)DCorinthians 1 - 1 Flamengo (22-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 0 - 0 Corinthians (20-03-2026)DSantos 1 - 1 Corinthians (15-03-2026)
17 Chapecoense-sc 9 8 10 16 -6 DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Vitoria (05-04-2026)LChapecoense-sc 0 - 4 Atletico-MG (02-04-2026)LInternacional 2 - 0 Chapecoense-sc (22-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 0 - 0 Corinthians (20-03-2026)DChapecoense-sc 1 - 1 Gremio (16-03-2026)
18 Remo 10 7 10 17 -7 DGremio 0 - 0 Remo (05-04-2026)LSantos 2 - 0 Remo (02-04-2026)WRemo 4 - 1 Bahia (22-03-2026)LFlamengo 3 - 0 Remo (19-03-2026)LCoritiba 1 - 0 Remo (15-03-2026)
19 Cruzeiro 10 7 12 20 -8 LSao Paulo 4 - 1 Cruzeiro (04-04-2026)WCruzeiro 3 - 0 Vitoria (01-04-2026)DCruzeiro 0 - 0 Santos (22-03-2026)LAtletico Paranaense 2 - 1 Cruzeiro (18-03-2026)DCruzeiro 3 - 3 Vasco DA Gama (15-03-2026)
20 Mirassol 9 6 10 14 -4 LMirassol 0 - 1 RB Bragantino (05-04-2026)LBotafogo 3 - 2 Mirassol (01-04-2026)LVitoria 1 - 0 Mirassol (22-03-2026)LMirassol 0 - 1 Coritiba (18-03-2026)LPalmeiras 1 - 0 Mirassol (15-03-2026)