Cruzeiro continues as the only off-axis RJ-SP champion in race points



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(Photo: Ramon Lisboa / EM / D. A Press)
With the confirmation of the runner-up International, The cruise continues as the only champion outside the Rio-São Paulo axis in the era of Brazilian Championship points. In 2020, Flamengo he secured his third in this contest model (he had won in 2009 and 2019).
The change in the formula for Brasileirão began in 2003. That year, Cruzeiro became Brazilian champion, having also won the Mineiro Championship and the Brazil Cup. The heavenly club still raised the cup in 2013 and 2014.

Five other clubs won the Brazilian trophy in the era of racing points: Saints (2004), Saint Paul (2006, 2007 and 2008), Fluminense (2010 and 2012), Corinthians (2005, 2011, 2015 and 2017) and Palms (2018).

Brazilian Championship 2020

Flamengo got his eighth Brazilian Championship title even with the loss to him Saint Paul 2-1, in Morumbi, this Thursday night. This was only possible because Inter drew goalless with Corinthians, in Beira-Rio.

Thus, Rio Rubro-Negro finished the competition with 71 points, one more than Colorado. Atlético (3rd) and São Paulo (4th), both with 66, closed the G4.

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