Flamengo won the Brazilian championship by defeating Ceara 1-0 with a goal from winger Samuel Lino at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This victory came four days after the club won the Copa Libertadores for the fourth time in its history, defeating their compatriots, Palmeiras. Flamengo's points total reached 78, putting them five points ahead of Palmeiras with one round of matches left to play. This is the club's eighth title, following victories in 1980, 1982, 1983, 1992, 2019, and 2020, which ties them with Santos. Palmeiras remains the most successful club with 12 titles. Thus, Flamengo became the first Brazilian club to win four Copa Libertadores titles, a feat comparable to winning the UEFA Champions League.
