Flamengo is one of the Brazilian legendary football clubs, with a rich tradition in the international scene. It’s one of the oldest teams in Brazil that has always been a staple in the Brasileirão Serie A.
Flamengo has a total of 7 Brazilian championship titles, most of which were won under the old format of the competition. Discover more about each of these victories that marked the history of the club and Brazilian football.
Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 1980
In 1980, Flamengo won the Brazilian Championship for the first time. Back then, the competition format was different, and a final was played between two teams.
During that year, Flamengo lost the first game 1-0 to Atletico Mineiro but won 3-2 at home. By the goal difference criterion, they were crowned champions.
Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 1982
In 1982, Flamengo won the Brazilian Championship for the second time, this time the final was against Gremio.
The championship was determined in a tiebreaker third match, as the initial two games concluded in draws. Flamengo won the third game 1-0 and became the Brazilian Serie A champions.
Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 1983
In 1983, Flamengo secured its first consecutive championship title in the Brasileirão Serie A. This time the final was against Santos. The team lost the first game 2-1 but won 3-0 at home, ensuring the Brazilian championship title.
Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 1992
In 1987, Flamengo won their 4th title, this time the final was against Internacional. The first game ended in a 1-1 draw, but in the second, Flamengo won 1-0 and secured the title.
Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2009
Flamengo didn’t win the Brazilian Championship again until 2009, this time in the point race format of the Brasileirão. That year, the team scored 67 points, winning 19 games and drawing 10.
Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2019
Ten years later, Flamengo their 6th Brazilian Championship. Under the management of Jorge Jesus, the team had a brilliant campaign. The team won the championship with 28 victories, 6 draws, and only 4 losses.
Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A 2020
The last time Flamengo lifted the Brasileirão trophy was in 2020. On this occasion, the team won 21 games, drew 8, and lost 9, crowning themselves champions with 71 points in the last round of the competition.
