Flamengo and Vasco draw in the Clássico dos Milhões played at Maracanã

In the Clássico dos Milhões, played on Sunday afternoon (21), Flamengo and Vasco drew 1-1, at Maracanã, in a game valid for the 24th round of the Brasileirão. Carrascal scored his first goal with the red-black shirt and Rayan made it all equal. Even with the result, Mengão remains in the lead of the championship with 51 points.

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The game

The derby began at a moderate pace, with both teams looking to maintain possession. With the first dangerous attack, Mengão opened the scoring! The play began with a Cebolinha shot off the crossbar. Following the play, Emerson Royal sent a low cross that Bruno Henrique deflected first time, but Léo Jardim saved. Carrascal tapped the rebound into the back of the net for his first goal with the Sacred Mantle. 

After the goal, Vasco was forced to attack more, and in the 24th minute, Puma Rodríguez headed the ball firmly from the penalty spot, forcing Rossi to make a fine save to prevent the equalizer. The ball hit the post and bounced back to Emerson Royal to clear the danger. 

In the 29th minute, Vasco equalized in the derby. Coutinho took a corner kick into the box, Rayan rose to the far post and headed the ball over Rossi: 1-1. In the final stretch of the first half, the game became quite choppy, halted several times by fouls, mainly by Vasco. As a result, the teams went into halftime with the score tied. 

Flamengo returned for the second half pushing up their defenses to force Vasco's ball out of play into error. Before the 15th minute, coach Filipe Luís made his first substitutions. Samuel Lino and Viña replaced Cebolinha and Ayrton Lucas, respectively.

All in attack, Flamengo moved the ball around the opposing box, looking for space to penetrate. With Pedro and Arrascaeta also on the field, Flamengo created a dangerous situation. Saúl received the ball in the semi-circle and sent a powerful shot against the crossbar, drawing a "huh" from the Nation. 

Another good chance for the red-and-blacks came in the 24th minute, when Royal crossed high into the net. The ball fell to Samuel Lino, who headed it in. Vasco's defense scrambled to head it in, and Pedro shot toward goal. Léo Jardim saved it on the line. 

In the final minutes, Flamengo went all-in and created chances to score the winning goal. In the 43rd minute, Pedro set up a back pass to Luiz Araújo, who crossed into the box for the number 9. The ball hit Lucas Oliveira, who saved it. Pedro then also missed a chance to score. The match ended at Maracanã with the score tied. 

Flamengo

Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, Saul and Carrascal (Arrascaeta); Plata (Luiz Araújo), Everton Cebolinha and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).
Coach: Filipe Luís.

Vasco

Leo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Cuesta, Robert Renan (Lucas Oliveira) and Puma Rodríguez; Hugo Moura, Barros (Mateus Carvalho) and Phillipe Coutinho (Matheus França); Rayan, Nuno Moreira (Andrés Goméz) and Vegetti (David).
Coach: Fernando Diniz. 

Week's agenda

Rubro-Negro returns to the field next Thursday (25) to face Estudiantes (ARG), at 21:30 pm, at the Jorge Luis Hirschi stadium, for the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

Technical sheet

Flamengo 1x1 Vasco – Brazilian Championship | 24th Round
Location: Maracanã, RJ
Date and time: 21/09/2025 at 17:30 am
Refereeing: Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS), Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) and Maira Mastella Moreira (RS)
Yellow cards: Ayrton Lucas (FLA), Barros (VAS), Lucas Oliveira (VAS), Rayan (VAS) and Arrascaeta (FLA)
Goals: Carrascal (11'1st half) and Rayan (29'1st half).