Leonardo Jardim steps up Flamengo prep for São Paulo clash | OneFootball

Flamengo returns to the Maracanã after the World Cup break

Flamengo thrashed Chapecoense 4-0 last Wednesday (22) at Arena Condá. After the win in the 19th round of the Brasileirão, the Rubro-Negro squad was not given any time off and returned to work on Thursday (23). Now, this Friday (24), Leonardo Jardim is stepping up Flamengo’s preparations for the match against São Paulo.

According to the schedule released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad trains on Friday morning (24). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will lead Flamengo’s session from 10 a.m. (Brasília time), with a focus on the 20th round of the Brasileirão.

In fact, for the match against São Paulo, Flamengo will have a total of three training sessions at Ninho do Urubu. In addition, since the game will be played at the Maracanã, the club is expected to hold its traditional ‘activation session’ on Sunday morning (26).

What is Flamengo’s schedule?

*All times listed are Brasília time

What are the details of Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo return to the field this Sunday (26), when they face São Paulo. The match, valid for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship, kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time). In addition, the game marks Flamengo’s return to the Maracanã after the World Cup break.

Who is broadcasting Flamengo vs. São Paulo?

It is important to note that Flamengo vs. São Paulo will be broadcast live and exclusively on Premiere via pay-per-view. However, Coluna do Fla, through YouTube as well as its website and social media, will follow all the details of the match.

What is the team’s situation in the standings?

After the rout against Chapecoense, Flamengo remain right behind Palmeiras in the standings. While Flamengo are second in the Brasileirão with 37 points, the São Paulo side are in first place with 44.

It is worth mentioning that Flamengo still have one game in hand compared to Palmeiras in the 2026 Brasileirão. That is because the match against Mirassol, in the fourth round of the competition, was postponed and, so far, has not yet been given a date.

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