1980 Brazilian Championship Title
Flamengo's first Brazilian championship, won in a controversial 1980 final against Atlético Mineiro.
Flamengo won their first Brazilian Championship in 1980, the 25th edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. The title came during the club's most successful era, after Zico led a side including Júnior, Carpegiani, Adílio, Cláudio Adão and Tita to three state championships in a row, and it qualified Flamengo for the Copa Libertadores for the first time.
Quick Facts
- Year
- 1980
- Final opponent
- Atlético Mineiro
- Achievement
- Flamengo's first national title
Lore & Background
The final was against Atlético Mineiro, who had the best record in the early stages. It was controversial: three Atlético players were sent off, among them Reinaldo, who had scored twice. The meeting started an interstate rivalry that grew the next year in the Copa Libertadores.
Reader's Guide
The 1980 title led straight into 1981, when Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup, and two more league titles followed in 1982 and 1983.
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