Flamengo Overpowers Grêmio but Needs Late Carrascal Strike for 1–0 Win

Overview

• Flamengo beat Grêmio 1–0 in Porto Alegre, with Jhonatan Carrascal finishing late after an Emerson Royal cross set up by Léo Ortiz.
• The visitors controlled play and led the shot count 20–6 yet missed clear chances, including two efforts that hit the frame.
• Coach Leonardo Jardim praised the dominance and said the team must be sharper in front of goal after wasting so many looks.
• The team now travels to Salvador for a Copa do Brasil second leg against Vitória, where a draw will be enough to advance after a 2–1 first-leg win.
• Midfielders Jorginho and Evertton Araújo will miss the next league match at Athletico-PR due to suspension, forcing a rethink in the middle of the park.