Palmeiras becomes the team with the most rounds in the lead of the Brazilian Championship under the current points system!

Palmeiras defeated Bahia 2-1 in Salvador this Sunday, the 5th, and maintained their lead in the Brasileirão. Coach Abel Ferreira's team now has 25 points, five more than São Paulo, the runner-up with 20 points at the end of this 10th round.

With another round guaranteed in first place due to this points difference, Palmeiras is now the team with the most rounds in the lead of the Brasileirão in the era of points-based championships, since 2003. The green-and-white team now has 132 rounds as leader compared to Corinthians' 131.

Champion in 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2023, runner-up in 2017, 2024 and 2025 and third place in 2019 and 2021, Palmeiras has been improving its performance in the competition in recent years. In the 2020s, it is the team with the most points won (391), 26 more than Flamengo, the second-placed team with 365 points.

In this decade, Palmeiras is the second team with the most rounds in the lead (48), behind only Botafogo (54). During this period, Corinthians, the former overall leader, only spent 6 rounds in the lead of the Brasileirão.

Coach Abel Ferreira, who arrived at Palmeiras at the end of 2020, now holds the record for 57 rounds in the lead, making him one of the coaches with the most consecutive league starts in the era of the points system.

Most rounds in the lead of the Brazilian Championship by points system (2003-2026):

1. Palmeiras (132)
2. Corinthians (131)
3. Cruzeiro (109)
4. Sao Paulo (94)
5. Flamengo (88)
6. Botafogo (75)
7. Atlético-MG (65)
8. Fluminense (50)
9. Saints (32)
10. International (31)
11. Athletico-PR (21)
12. Guild (20)

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Most rounds in the lead of the Brazilian Championship in the 2020s (2021-2026):

1. Botafogo (54)
2. Palmeiras (48)
3. Atlético-MG (24)
4. Flamengo (10)
5. Red Bull Bragantino (7)
6. Corinthians (6)
7. Athletico (4)
8. Stronghold (4)
9. Sao Paulo (3)
10. Fluminense (2)
11. Saints (1)

 

Coaches with the most rounds in the lead of the Brazilian Championship by points system (2003-2026):

1. Muricy Ramalho (106)
2. Cuca (87)
3. Tite (66)
4. Vanderlei Luxemburgo (66)
5. Marcelo Oliveira (60)
6. Abel Ferreira (57)
7. Fabio Carille (35)
8. Celso Roth (29)
9. Abel Braga (27)
10. Filipe Luís (27)
11. Jorge Jesus (23)
12. Luiz Felipe Scolari (20)
13. Artur Jorge (20)

 

Pedro equals Gabigol as Flamengo's top scorer in the 21st century!

Author of Flamengo's first goal in the 3-1 victory over Santos this Sunday, the 5th, at Maracanã, for the 10th round of the Brasileirão, center forward Pedro reached the mark of 161 goals with the club's jersey and equaled Gabigol as the top scorer for the red-and-black team in the 21st century.

Pedro, who has been with Flamengo since 2020, needed 322 games to reach that mark, averaging 0,50 goals per game. Gabigol scored 161 goals in 308 games (0,52). Interestingly, the former Flamengo striker was on the field on Sunday, but playing for Santos.

In Flamengo's history, Pedro also tied with Gabigol for 6th place overall on the list of top scorers, with 161 goals. Ahead of him now is Romário, with 204 goals. Zico is the leader with 508 goals.

Flamengo's top scorers in the 21st century (2001-2026):

Gabigol: 161 goals in 308 games (0,52 per game)
Pedro: 161 goals in 322 games (0,50 per game)
Bruno Henrique: 112 goals in 354 games (0,32 per game)
Arrascaeta: 101 goals in 369 games (0,28 per game)
Renato Abreu: 73 goals in 271 games (0,27 per game)
Vágner Love: 47 goals in 81 games (0,58 per game)
Obina: 47 goals in 182 games (0,26 per game)
Léo Moura: 47 goals in 519 games (0,09 per game)
Everton Ribeiro: 46 goals in 393 games (0,12 per game)
Edílson: 45 goals in 91 games (0,49 per game)
Hernane: 45 goals in 87 games (0,52 per game)
Diego: 44 goals in 289 games (0,15 per game)
Guerrero: 43 goals in 115 games (0,37 per game)

Top goalscorers in Flamengo's history:

1st Zico (508)
2nd Dida (253)
3rd Henrique Frade (214)
4th Pirillo (209)
5th Romário (204)
6th Gabigol (161)
7 Peter (161)
8th Jarbas (152)
9th Bebeto (150)
10th Leonidas da Silva (148)

Weekend Performance Insights

Weekend and championship-wide performances are based on the Superscore rating , an index that translates a player's performance into a single number using an algorithm that combines various match statistics, such as goals, assists, passes, passes leading to shots, big chances created, tackles, dribbles, and other indicators, applying different weights according to the relevance of each action and the position on the field. The calculation also considers negative factors, such as passing errors, loss of possession/challenges, and cards, ensuring a balanced and comparable evaluation, in which defenders, midfielders, and forwards are fairly analyzed within their roles in the game.

Ferreira was the standout player of round 10!

Ferreirinha was the star of the 10th round of the Brasileirão, delivering a decisive performance against Cruzeiro in the 4-1 victory. With intensity, aggressiveness in 1-on-1 situations, and direct participation in São Paulo's main offensive plays, the striker unbalanced the opposing defense. The highlight was his hat-trick, showcasing his efficiency and decisiveness. In addition to his finishing ability, he also contributed with good passing efficiency (21/23), being the absolute protagonist of the game. The Superscore 10 rating reflects a complete performance, where Ferreirinha not only shone individually but also raised the team's collective level.

Keep an eye on the week.
Libertadores Cup ahead!
Brazilian teams will make their debut in the competition!

Matches for Brazilian teams in Round 1:

Tuesday (07/04 – 19:00): Deportivo La Guaira vs Fluminense Tuesday (07/04 – 21:00): Barcelona-EQU vs Cruzeiro Wednesday (08/04 – 21:30): Cusco vs Flamengo Wednesday (08/04 – 21:30): Junior Barranquilla vs Palmeiras Thursday (09/04 – 21:00): Platense vs Corinthians.

With Flamengo and Palmeiras in the spotlight, these are the Brazilian clubs with the most appearances in the group stage in the 21st century!

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