By Agência Brasil
With files from Esportes Guru
71,244 fans were at the Mané Garrincha, setting a new attendance record for the stadium (Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians)
Corinthians are the champions of the “Supercopa Rei”, Brazil’s Supercup, which honours the late Pelé, often referred to as King Pelé, in its name.
The title was secured with a 2–0 victory over Flamengo at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília, Brazil’s capital, on Sunday afternoon (the 1st). The São Paulo side lifted the trophy for the second time, claiming back-to-back titles in the competition.
Their first Supercopa triumph came back in 1991—also against Flamengo. In the 2026 edition, Corinthians earned their place in the tournament as winners of the 2025 Copa do Brasil, while Flamengo qualified as reigning Brazilian league champions.
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The Brazil Supercup briefly existed in 1990 and 1991 before being discontinued. It was brought back in 2020.
Flamengo won it in 2020, 2021, and 2025, with Corinthians now a two-time champion (1991, 2026). Palmeiras (2023), Grêmio (1990), Atlético-MG (2022) and São Paulo (2024) won it once.
Corinthians crowned champions
This season’s final began to tilt in Corinthians’ favour in the 25th minute, when centre-back Gabriel Paulista opened the scoring with a first-time kick following a cross.
The 35-year-old veteran is a recent signing at Corinthians, finally getting to play for his boyhood club following a 13-year stint in Europe that saw him suit up for Arsenal, Valencia, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid and Besiktas.
Moments later, Flamengo midfielder Carrascal was sent off after a VAR review, further shifting the balance of the match.
Flamengo hit the post with a Pulgar header that struck goalkeeper Hugo Souza’s frame, and a goal by Dutch star Memphis Depay was later ruled out.
The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time, when striker Yuri Alberto sealed the win in the 52nd minute of the second half with a beautiful goal.
The proven goalscorer dribbled past goalkeeper Rossi with a brilliant move and calmly slotted the ball into an empty net.
Flamengo’s new signing Lucas Paquetá, who left West Ham for €42M, missed out on a goal shortly before Corinthians made it 2-0. The midfielder made his debut for the Rio de Janeiro-based club, returning to the team where he made his breakthrough in football.
Corinthians’ triumph was witnessed by 71,244 fans at the Mané Garrincha, setting a new attendance record for the stadium.