Flamengo fail to exploit Maracana advantage

Flamengo, who have failed to recapture their 2009 form and are under their third coach this season, are 14th just five points above the relegation zone after failing to win in their last five matches.

Their Rio arch-rivals Fluminense lost their unbeaten record in a 2-1 away loss to Guarani, however, and now lead the Brazilian championship race by just one point from Corinthians, who crushed Goias 5-1 on Saturday and have a game in hand.

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