Matchday 8 of the Brasileirão confirmed the great moment of Flamengo, which, under Tite’s leadership, is focused on winning the title that has eluded them since 2020. On the last matchday, they overcame Grêmio at home, who continue to mark their season with irregularity.
For their part, Botafogo followed in the footsteps of the Mengao after deepening Fluminense’s results crisis, while Atlético Mineiro got a fundamental victory over a tough Bragantino.
In the day’s disappointing match, Internacional and São Paulo failed to make a difference in Porto Alegre.
Matchday 8 Results
Bragantino 1-2 Atlético Mineiro
Botafogo 1-0 Fluminense
Atlético-GO 2-2 Corinthians
Juventude 1-1 Vitória
Cruzeiro 2-1 Cuiabá
Athletico-PR 3-1 Criciúma
Flamengo 2-1 Gremio
Internacional 0-0 São Paulo
Bahía 1-0 Fortaleza
Palmeiras 2-0 Vasco
Brasileirão Matchday 8: Botafogo 1-0 Fluminense
When and Where?
Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 pm ET at the Estádio Nilton Santos
Moneyline odds:
Botafogo 2.05
Fluminense 3.70
Draw Offs:
3.40
Where can I watch it?
Paramount+
Botafogo’s progress this season has gotten better and better, and for now, they are again shaping up to compete hard for the Brasileirão title, as they beat Fluminense 1-0 at the Nilton Santos stadium.
The Fogao’s goal came in the 66th minute after a corner kick by Uruguayan Damián Suárez was headed into the back of the net by defender Bastos.
Botafogo won this Rio de Janeiro derby, has 16 points, and three matches without losing in the local league, while the Flu is sinking in the table, with only six units.
Brasileirão Matchday 8: Bragantino 1-2 Atlético Mineiro
When and Where?
Tuesday, June 11, 8:30 pm ET at the Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Bragantino 2.38
Atlético Mineiro 3.10
Draw Offs:
3.20
Where can I watch it?
Paramount+
Atlético Mineiro won a transcendental victory to stay in the top part of the Brasileirão, beating Bragantino 2-1 away from home.
The striking thing is that the home team took the lead in the 26th minute with a mid-range shot by Lucas Evangelista. However, the Galo found the parity with Matías Zaracho stealing the ball in a defensive lapse and shooting with precision to the right post (43′). The victory came from Paulinho, who received a long pass from Igor Gomes and beat the goalkeeper with a cross-shot seconds later (45′).
This goal-scoring moment allowed Mineiro to reach 13 points, with a game in hand, while Bragantino was left with 12.
Brasileirão Matchday 8: Flamengo 2-1 Grêmio
When and Where?
Thursday, June 13, 7:00 pm ET at the Maracanã
Moneyline odds:
Flamengo 1.50
Grêmio 6.50
Draw Offs:
4.20
Where can I watch it?
Paramount+
Despite facing a difficult visit from Grêmio at the Maracanã stadium, Flamengo pulled through the match and won 2-1, confirming that they are ready to fight for the Brazilian soccer title.
The first goal of the game came in the 41st minute, thanks to Luiz Araújo’s long-range strike, which went into the right corner of the net. The same player scored the second with a well-placed shot to the goalkeeper’s far post (67′). Edenilson scored for the visitors after a pass from Argentine defender Walter Kannemann.
The Mengao, coached by Tite, reached 17 points, sharing the lead with Bahia, and has three wins in a row in the Brasileirao. Gremio is with six units but two games less.
Brasileirão Matchday 8: Internacional 0-0 São Paulo
When and Where?
Thursday, June 13, 7:00 pm ET at the Heriberto Hulse Stadium
Moneyline odds:
Internacional 2.85
São Paulo 2.55
Draw Offs:
3.10
Where can I watch it?
Paramount+
What looked to be a great match ended in a goalless draw between Internacional de Porto Alegre and São Paulo, at the Heriberto Hülse stadium.
It was an even duel in almost all points. However, the visitors, who were in better form, had chances to score four times, demanding goalkeeper Fabricio Santana.
The Paulista Tricolor has 14 points, three behind Flamengo and Bahía, while the Colorado has 11, and it’s their second draw in a row at home.
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