Tribute to Oscar as Flamengo beat Bahia, keep chasing Palmeiras

Tribute to Oscar as Flamengo beat Bahia, keep chasing Palmeiras

At the Maracanã, Flamengo beat Bahia 2-0 this Sunday (19), in the 12th round of the 2026 Brasileirão.

Before kickoff, the Rubro-Negro paid tribute to Oscar, an icon of Brazilian basketball and of the Rio club, who passed away last Friday (17).

Once the ball started rolling, Flamengo did not take long to go ahead.

Arrascaeta — who wore the No. 14 again in tribute to Oscar — played a one-two with Pedro and finished from inside the box to score the opening goal.

During the celebration, the Uruguayan star took off his shirt and showed the number 14 to the fans at the Maracanã.

In addition, Arrascaeta made a basketball shooting motion to pay tribute to the "Holy Hand."

Although the Rubro-Negro completely dominated the match, Bahia threatened with a beautiful volley by Pulga that Rossi saved.

After the break, Flamengo kept pressing the Tricolor de Aço.

Arrascaeta was denied by goalkeeper Léo Vieira and by the post, while center-back Léo Ortiz headed against the crossbar.

Bahia, meanwhile, also hit the post with a long-range rocket from Jean Lucas.

In great form, Pedro tried a backheel and a shot from midfield, as he did in the Fla-Flu, but lacked accuracy.

Finally, Lucas Paquetá struck a powerful left-footed shot to extend Flamengo's lead.

🚦 Standings

With their fifth straight win of the season (three in the Brasileirão and two in the Libertadores), Flamengo reached 23 points and stayed close behind leaders Palmeiras (29 points).

Bahia, meanwhile, remained in fifth place with 20 points and missed the chance to break into the top four, as São Paulo, on the same number of points, lost in this round.

Next Wednesday (22), the Tricolor de Aço return to action against Remo in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil.

On the same day, the Rubro-Negro host Vitória at the Maracanã in the same domestic competition.