Revisited: Carrascal’s late penalty seals Flamengo’s 3–2 comeback win over Atlético-MG
The October 26 match was level twice before a stoppage-time penalty settled it.
Flamengo left it until the closing moments at the Maracanã on October 26, 2026. Eight minutes into second-half stoppage time, Carrascal converted a penalty to secure a 3–2 win over Atlético-MG in round 32 of the Brasileirão.Flamengo announcement ↗
Bernard put Atlético-MG ahead, but Flamengo turned the match around before half-time. Plata equalised, and Arrascaeta scored in the 40th minute to send the home side into the break 2–1 up.
Renan Lodi made it 2–2 in the second half. Flamengo made changes in search of a winner, which came after Léo Pereira was brought down in the penalty area. Carrascal stepped up and scored the decisive goal.
According to the club’s report, the result took Flamengo to 70 points and back to the top of the table that round. This describes the standings after the October 26 match, not the position in subsequent rounds.
