“Clássico dos Milhões” has good odds, but Vasco and Flamengo end in a draw

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No goals in the Classico dos Milhões this Saturday (19) that took place at the Maracanã.

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Vasco and Flamengo drew 0-0 in the match valid for the fifth round of the Brasileirão-2025.

A score that hadn’t happened in the competition since October 2017.

And that left the fight for the lead open.

This result still maintained the cruz-maltino’s drought against their biggest rival, who was superior in most of the match.

But saw Léo Jardim make the difference.

No wins since 2015

Now there are 13 matches valid for the Brasileirão without Vasco’s triumphs against Flamengo.

There are seven red-black victories and six draws since Cruz-Maltino won both classics in the 2015 edition.

Adding all competitions, Flamengo has 15 wins against two from Vasco in the last 21 games.

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Vasco won twice (Cariocas 2021 and 2023) and there were also four draws with this Saturday’s match.

Good chances for both sides

Vasco did not adopt a withdrawn posture, seeking only counterattacks.

And created real scoring chances. With the right to the ball on the post by Paulo Henrique and great defense by Rossi after Nuno Moreira’s attempt.

It was an open Classico dos Milhões from the first half.

Gerson was the red-black character. Forcing Léo Jardim to make a great intervention.

Red-black had more game volume before the interval. But without competence.

Léo Jardim makes the difference

Filipe Luís used the most qualified squad at his disposal. And his players were superior after the interval.

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Léo Jardim became the great character of a Vasco that no longer took more risks.

Made a great save on Pedro’s attempt and still saved in the final minute.

Vasco tried. But Carille’s bets didn’t work. Lacked more creative power when they had the ball.

📊 Table and schedule 📅

Vasco reached seven points. Took eighth place momentarily.

Will play again on Tuesday (22), when they will host Lanús for the third round of Group G of the Copa Sul-Americana – both have four points.

For the Brasileirão, the next opponent will be Cruzeiro on Sunday (27). Game in Uberlândia, at Parque Sabiá.

Flamengo reached 11 points. Remains leader, but awaits the rest of the round – can be overtaken by Palmeiras and Fluminense.

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On Tuesday (22), the opponent will be LDU in Quito’s altitude for the third round of Group C of the Libertadores. With the Red-Black under pressure after the defeat to Central Córdoba.

And Corinthians will be the opponent on Sunday (27), for the BR. Match that will have the Maracanã as stage.

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