Flamengo Extends Lead to Six Points After 3-1 Win Over Grêmio

Overview

• Flamengo beat Grêmio 3-1 at the Maracanã on Wednesday, moving to 76 points and opening a six-point gap over Palmeiras as the Brasileirão enters its final four rounds.
• Coach Leonardo Jardim said he will field a full-strength side in the coming matches despite eight players being one yellow card from suspension, prioritizing immediate results over caution.
• The club expects Lucas Paquetá and Alex Sandro to rejoin training during the Data Fifa pause from November 9–17, which teams plan to use for medical recovery and tactical work.
• Palmeiras hosts Remo in São Paulo as it chases Flamengo, while relegation-threatened sides Corinthians and Grêmio face suspendings, injuries and fatigue that complicate their survival bids.
• Botafogo won 1-0 after tactical changes by Tite to reach 42 points, giving the club breathing room; the pause before November 18 gives coaches a narrow window to address suspensions and injuries ahead of the direct Flamengo–Palmeiras meeting on November 21.