Corinthians complain, CBF move Brasileirão game before Supercopa | OneFootball

Corinthians was supposed to play after Flamengo in the first round of the Brasileirão, but had their match moved up

The famous saying “who doesn't cry, doesn't nurse” worked. Upset about having to play a day after Flamengo in the week leading up to the Supercup, Corinthians managed to move up their debut match in the Brasileirão. Thus, the match between the Paulistas and Bahia will take place on the 28th, just like the clash between São Paulo and Mengão.

Initially, the CBF had scheduled the match between Corinthians and Bahia for Thursday, January 29. However, the team from Itaquera saw an advantage for Flamengo regarding the Supercup of Brazil, claiming an extra day of rest for the red-blacks. The teams will face each other on February 1 in Brasília. With the change, Dorival Júnior's team will take the field on 01/28, at 8 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro.

Meanwhile, Flamengo's debut in the Brasileirão remains scheduled for the same day and time: 9:30 PM, at Morumbi, January 28. Previously, Mengão would have had a supposed advantage by playing after Corinthians, but now they will take the field first and have to travel, unlike their Supercup opponent.

WHY WILL CORINTHIANS' GAME BE AT VILA BELMIRO?

To play on Wednesday, Corinthians had to reach an agreement with Santos. Since the São Paulo Military Police do not allow two major teams from the capital to play on the same day in the city, the team from Parque São Jorge requested to play at Vila Belmiro.

In return, Santos will host a Brasileirão match at Neo Química Arena. The likely chosen game will be against Red Bull Bragantino in May. Neymar and Gabigol's team often hosts some games in São Paulo's capital due to the large number of fans in the city.

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO'S GAMES BEFORE THE SUPERCUP?

The match between Flamengo and Corinthians is approaching. On February 1, at 4 PM (Brasília time), in the federal capital, the champions of the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil will face off. Before that, however, Mengão has three commitments. On Wednesday (21), they face Vasco. On 01/25, they clash with Fluminense, both for the Carioca. Finally, on 01/28, they debut in the Brasileirão against São Paulo.

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