O Flamengo de Joel Santana venceu o Campeonato Carioca de 2007, nos pênaltis sobre o Botafogo, e o de 2008, vencendo as duas partidas da final contra o mesmo rival.
Flamengo 2007-2008
Flamengo in 2007 and 2008, coached by Joel Santana, won two consecutive Carioca Championship titles, always facing Botafogo in the final.
History
In 2007, Flamengo was managed by Joel Santana and competed in the Carioca Championship against Botafogo in the decisive match. The final ended in a draw in both matches and the title was decided on penalties, with Flamengo winning 4-2 and goalkeeper Bruno saving two shots. It was the club's 29th state title. In the same year, the team finished the Brazilian Championship in third place. In 2008, Flamengo once again faced Botafogo in the Carioca Championship final and won both matches, securing back-to-back state titles. After the title, Joel Santana left the club to manage the South Africa national team.