VIDEO: Flamengo x Palmeiras ends in confusion after thrashing at Maracanã

Palmeiras' defeat of Flamengo, 3-0, at Maracanã, this Saturday (23), ended in confusion among the players.

Athletes from the Rio team did not like Palmeiras' celebration for the last goal of the match, valid for the 17th round of Series A of the Brazilian Championship. Paulinho closed the score and left making a gesture of silence for the Rubro-Negro fans.

Soon afterwards, Nico De la Cruz and Léo Ortiz went after Verdão's number 10, and other players, including reserves, went into chaos.

COMPLETE FIGHT!! THE TIME IS CLOSED AT MARACANA!!

FLAMENGO PLAYERS WERE PISSED OVER PAULINHO'S CELEBRATION...

FIGHT BETWEEN FLAMENGO X PALMEIRAS pic.twitter.com/7s6WHVY93N

- 2D (@2Dfut) May 24, 2026

The beginning of the fight was between Luiz Araújo, who didn't even play in the duel, and members of the São Paulo delegation, especially goalkeeper coach Rogério Godoy. Bruno Henrique, Varela and Léo Ortiz were also dissatisfied with Paulinho.

The rout increases Palmeiras' advantage over Flamengo at the top of the Brazilian Championship. Now, Abel Ferreira and company are 7 points ahead, with one more game.

Flaco López, Allan and Paulinho scored the goals in the great duel, which also saw Carrascal sent off early in the first half.

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Source: CNN