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What happened?
Flamengo is having a great campaign in the World Cup, with three players among the top five in the 'Brasileirão na Copa' ranking. Gonzalo Plata, who scored the winning goal for Ecuador against Germany, leads the list.
How does this affect Flamengo?
This performance is a reflection of the quality of Flamengo's squad, which is currently in 1st place in the Brazilian Championship, with 79 points in 38 games, and a 3-point lead over Palmeiras.
What are the numbers?
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Position in Brazilian Championship | 1st |
| Points in Brazilian Championship | 79 |
| Games in Brazilian Championship | 38 |
| Goals scored | 78 |
| Goals conceded | 27 |
| Goal difference | +51 |
What's next?
Flamengo has an important upcoming game against São Paulo on July 26, and needs to maintain its good form to continue leading the Brazilian Championship.
Highlights from the group stage
Lucas Paquetá and Danilo, from Flamengo, also stood out in the group stage, with good performances in their respective games. Neymar, from Brazil, returned to the field after an injury, but had a discreet participation.
