Flamengo defeated Lausanne 2-0 at Algarve Stadium on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, securing the third preseason win before the clash with Benfica. Goals came in the second half, scored by Lorran and Wallace Yan, under Leonardo Jardim's guidance.

How did the Mengão perform?

The Rio de Janeiro side dominated possession from the first whistle, creating the best chances, although the first half ended goalless. Wallace Yan nearly opened the scoring at 15 minutes, forcing goalkeeper Castella into a big save after a fine move by Joshua. Later, at 32 minutes, the forward struck from the first touch, but the ball went out for a corner.

Who scored and when?

The match turned at the start of the second half. At 50 minutes, Lorran, freshly subbed on, received a pass from Wallace Yan and finished cleanly, putting the Mengão ahead. The second goal arrived at 75 minutes when Wallace Yan capitalised on a defensive error, dribbled past the keeper and tucked the ball home, sealing the 2-0 result.

Why does it matter for the preparation?

This win marks Flamengo's second private match on Portuguese soil and wraps up the training stint in the country. The squad heads into the Benfica showdown with confidence after a 2-2 draw with River Plate and the victory over Lausanne. The next challenge, scheduled for Saturday at 19:30 in the same stadium, will be crucial for fine‑tuning tactics before the Brasileirão starts.

Who featured on the pitch?

The starting eleven featured Andrew; Emerson Royal, João Victor, Vitão and Johnny; Evertton Araújo, Saúl and Joshua; Luiz Araújo, Everton Cebolinha and Wallace Yan. Also used were Dyogo Alves, Ayrton Lucas, Guilherme Gomes, Daniel Silva, Rayan Lucas, Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Lorran, Alan Santos, Pedro and Bruno Henrique. Leonardo Jardim managed the side, emphasizing high pressure and ball circulation throughout the game.