Palmeiras and Flamengo are neck and neck in the title race after the rubro-negro defeated Mirassol in a postponed match on Wednesday. With this victory, Flamengo matched Palmeiras' number of games played (25) and reduced the gap to just one point: 51 versus 52 points. Both clubs have 13 matches remaining to decide the champion.
The decisive showdown between the rivals is set for the 36th round, at Nubank Parque, on the weekend of November 22nd. Until then, Palmeiras and Flamengo each still have ten fixtures before the match that could determine the title. The expectation is that this final stretch will be a "relargada" full of emotions.
In the first round, Palmeiras had already shown superiority over Flamengo by winning 3-0 at the Maracanã. The alviverde side took advantage of Carrascal's sending off to secure the rout. However, that match took place in May, shortly before the World Cup, and the current moment of both teams indicates a shift in momentum in the race.
