A goal from Jorge Carrascal secured a 1-0 victory for Flamengo against Grêmio, with Portuguese managers Leonardo Jardim and Luís Castro going head-to-head in the Brazilian Serie A showdown. The match, part of Round 15, saw Carrascal strike in the 68th minute following an assist from Emerson Royal in a well-executed team move, earning Flamengo all three points. The reigning champions now sit second with 30 points, closing the gap on leaders Palmeiras, who have 34 points after a draw earlier in the round.
Elsewhere in the late-night fixtures, Cédric Soares started for São Paulo as they fell 3-2 away to Corinthians. Goals from Raniele (18′), Matheuzinho (52′), and Breno Bidon (57′) sealed the win for Corinthians, while Luciano (41′) and an own goal from Matheuzinho (89′) accounted for São Paulo’s efforts.
Vasco, with Nuno Moreira coming off the bench, defeated Athletico Paranaense 1-0 at home thanks to a Thiago Mendes goal in the 37th minute. Meanwhile, Santos beat Bragantino 2-0, with Neymar opening the scoring in first-half stoppage time (45+4′) and Adonis Frias adding a second in the 75th minute.
The match between Mirassol and Chapecoense ended in a 1-1 draw, with Eduardo putting the home side ahead in the 71st minute before João Victor’s own goal (83′) leveled the score.