📹 Flamengo beat São Paulo with ex-player's stunner, stay top

Flamengo secured a 2-0 victory over São Paulo in the 13th round of the 2025 Brasileirão at Maracanã Stadium. The hosts dominated the match—a rematch of the recent Copa do Brasil final—and confined São Paulo largely to their defensive half during the first period. Despite Flamengo's control, the opening half ended goalless due to wayward finishing and exceptional saves by São Paulo goalkeeper Rafael, including a remarkable "Neuer-like" stop against Wesley’s powerful strike. Flamengo’s Léo Ortiz struck the post, forced Rafael into action on a corner rebound, while Gonzalo Plata missed a clear opportunity in the box.

The second half took a dramatic turn when Flamengo's Ayrton Lucas suffered a severe leg injury after a collision with São Paulo’s Enzo Díaz. The deadlock was broken when former São Paulo academy product Luiz Araújo, embodying the "law of the ex," scored a spectacular unstoppable goal for Flamengo. Araújo, Flamengo’s second-highest contributor this season with nine goals and six assists in 33 appearances, proved decisive.

In stoppage time, Araújo’s low shot was parried by Rafael, but substitute Wallace Yan capitalized on the rebound from close range to seal the 2-0 win, confirming Flamengo's commanding performance.