Flamengo beat Corinthians on Sunday. The winning strike was scored late at the Maracanã. That result, from round 27, moved the home side back to the top of the Brazilian Serie A standings. Both teams confirmed their starting teams before kickoff. The match was covered from the ground as it happened.
Corinthians' marketing and sponsorship work also drew attention throughout the day. BBC provided stats and head-to-head information for the game. Betting sites offered tips and odds. In the end, the decisive strike proved decisive.