Flamengo missed the chance to play in the Intercontinental Cup Sub-20 after being defeated by Santiago Wanderers on penalties.

What happened?

The team was close to winning the final of the Libertadores Sub-20, but suffered a draw in the 43rd minute of the second half. Goalkeeper Léo Nannetti made great saves to keep Flamengo in the lead, but it was not enough.

Why is this important for Flamengo?

The defeat prevented Flamengo from playing in the Intercontinental Cup Sub-20 against Real Madrid. The Spanish team will face Santiago Wanderers on September 19 at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.

What comes next?

Flamengo needs to recover from this defeat and focus on the next games. The team is in first place in Serie A, with 79 points, and needs to maintain good form to guarantee the title. Recently, Flamengo lost the last two games, including a 3-0 defeat to RB Bragantino on April 3, 2026. The next game for Flamengo will be against Sao Paulo on July 26, 2026, at home. Players like Jorginho, Lucas Paquetá, and Jorge Carrascal are currently injured and will not be able to play.