Overview

• The 8–0 at the Maracanã was the Brasileirão’s biggest win of the current-format era and one of the largest since 1984.
• Pedro completed a hat-trick, reached 102 goals at the renovated stadium, and scored one with an “elástica” dribble.
• Giorgian De Arrascaeta became the league’s all-time top provider with 78 assists after creating the first two goals and scoring one.
• Flamengo controlled play with about 73% possession and a 20–2 shot edge, including 11 attempts on target.
• Flamengo lead the table with Palmeiras four points back with a game in hand, face Estudiantes on Sept. 18 and 25 in the Libertadores quarter-finals, and reported a muscle issue for Alex Sandro pending evaluation.