Flamengo suffered a painful defeat in the Recopa Sudamericana final against Lanús, with a goal from José Canale in the second half of extra time.

What happened?

The Argentine defender Canale scored the winning goal for Lanús against Flamengo, securing the title for the Argentine team. Flamengo had won the first leg 1-0, but Lanús recovered and won the second leg 3-2.

Why is this important for Flamengo?

The defeat in the Recopa Sudamericana was a blow to Flamengo, who were seeking their first title in the competition. The Brazilian team is leading the Brasileirão Série A, with 79 points and a 3-point lead over Palmeiras.

What comes next?

Flamengo returns to play on July 26, when they face São Paulo at home. The team needs to recover from the defeat in the Recopa Sudamericana and maintain their lead in the Brasileirão Série A. | Date | Opponent | Score | | --- | --- | --- | | July 26 | São Paulo | - |

Flamengo is in first place in the Brasileirão Série A, with 23 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses in 38 games. The team has scored 78 goals and conceded 27, with a goal difference of +51. The next match for Flamengo is against São Paulo, who is in 8th place in the table.