RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Flamengo went to the top of the table and took a huge step towards retaining their Brazilian league title when they beat fellow contenders Internacional 2-1 at the Maracana stadium on Sunday.
Flamengo play away at Sao Paulo in their final match on Thursday, while Inter are at home to Corinthians.
However, Giorgian de Arrascaeta equalised for the home side 17 minutes later when he side-footed home a cutback from Bruno Henrique. But Rodinei was sent off for a clumsy stamp four minutes into the second half and Flamengo took advantage, with Gabriel Barbosa getting his sixth goal in six games after 63 minutes to make it 2-1.
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