Flamengo vs Santos LIVE: First half remains scoreless! (0-0) Matchday 10 of the 2026 Brasileirao at Maracana

The referee signals four minutes of added time at the end of the first half as Flamengo and Santos look to make a final push before the break.

Varela makes a tremendous defensive play to prevent a clear chance for Santos. Bontempo delivers a great pass that looks set to find Lautaro Diaz alone inside the box, but Varela reacts in time and clears the ball away.

Flamengo create a huge opportunity as the play starts with a brilliant pass from Jorginho. Carrascal receives it, attempts a feint and takes the shot, but the effort goes well over the crossbar.

The game is back underway at Maracana as Flamengo and Santos return to action following the cooling break.

The referee signals a cooling break as players from both teams take a brief pause to hydrate and receive instructions from the sidelines during this intense first half.

Santos threaten again as Barreal goes on an individual run and gets a shot off, but the attempt is deflected by Leo Ortiz, resulting in a corner. The set piece is taken but ultimately wasted, with no danger created.

Santos put together a solid attacking move as Barreal finds Thaciano with a pass into the area. Thaciano gets a shot off, but Leo Pereira reacts quickly and intercepts the attempt to deny the chance.

Santos look to respond but still struggle to create real chances. Escobar attempts a shot from outside the box from the flank, but the effort is poor and does not trouble the goal.

Samuel Lino wins the left flank and delivers a cross into the box that finds Varela making a run into the area. He gets a header on it, but the attempt goes well over the crossbar.

The match is being played at a high intensity in the first half, but both teams are showing imprecision in the final third. That goes hand in hand with strong defensive displays on both sides. Flamengo are slightly superior so far, controlling more of the tempo and possession.

Flamengo create the first half chance of the match after a great connection between De Arrascaeta and Varela. Varela delivers a cross into the box and Pedro attempts a header, but the ball is too high and he fails to make clean contact.

The opening minutes are being played with both teams studying each other and trying to understand their strategies. The match is currently focused in midfield, with Flamengo and Santos looking to keep their midfielders comfortable to avoid disrupting connections and attacking transitions. So far, there have been no clear chances on goal.

The teams have kicked off at Maracana. Flamengo and Santos are ready to battle it out in this crucial match of the 2026 Brasileirao.

The teams are now on the field for the ceremonial kickoff, preparing to start the match at Maracana.

Estadio do Maracana, officially known as Estádio Jornalista Mário Filho, is an association football stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the Maracanã neighborhood, it is owned by the Rio de Janeiro state government and managed by the clubs Flamengo and Fluminense. It is also the most iconic and historic stadium in Brazil.

Neymar will not be on the field due to a disciplinary suspension. The Brazilian forward received his third yellow card in the last domestic league match, which automatically results in a one-match ban under the competition rules.

Flamengo confirmed lineup: Rossi; Guillermo Varela, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araujo, Jorginho, De Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Samuel Lino, Pedro.

Santos confirmed lineup: Gabriel Brazao; Ze Ivaldo, Luan Peres, Escobar, Christian Oliva; Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Bontempo, Barreal; Thaciano, Lautaro Diaz, Cuca.

Flamengo vs Santos will get underway at 4:30 PM ET (PT: 1:30 PM)

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Flamengo face Santos FC at Maracana today, in a crucial clash as both teams aim to climb the table. Flamengo look to maintain their strong home form, while Santos arrive hoping to build on their recent victory.

Stay with us for key updates and minute-by-minute action as Flamengo and Santos battle it out at Maracana!