Neto on Brasileirão title race: Palmeiras or Flamengo? “For me…” | OneFootball

Corinthians Idol Believes Flamengo is the Favorite Despite the Decrease in Point Gap

The 1-1 draw with Vasco last Sunday (21) reduced the gap of Flamengo to other teams in the fight for the Brasileirão. However, Corinthians idol Neto, a Band presenter, still points to the Rubro-Negro as the favorite.

— Who wins the championship? For me, Flamengo (wins). It's one of the two, but don't we think about Cruzeiro? They have 50 points, man -, analyzed Neto on Rádio Bandeirantes this Monday (22).

What's the Score in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo reached 51 points, while Cruzeiro beat Bragantino 2-1 and went to 50. Palmeiras has 49 points in the table after thrashing Fortaleza 4-1. Thus, the Rubro-Negro has one more game compared to Palmeiras and one less compared to Cruzeiro.

What Did Neto Say About the Libertadores?

In addition to the Brasileirão, Neto stated that the trio vying for the national championship title is made up of the best teams in South America. However, the former Corinthians player warned Palmeiras and Flamengo about the refereeing in the Libertadores.

— (They are the best) South Americans. They are better than Boca Juniors (ARG), River Plate (ARG), Vélez Sarsfield (ARG), LDU (EQU), São Paulo… Flamengo and Palmeiras are the best South American teams we have. Conmebol is making an effort to have an Argentine team compete for the title. Palmeiras should be careful with River Plate and Flamengo should be careful with Estudiantes -, highlighted the presenter.

What is Flamengo's Next Match?

After a draw in the Brasileirão, Flamengo focuses its attention on the decision of the Libertadores. Thus, on Thursday (25), the Mengão faces Estudiantes (ARG), for the return of the continental knockout stage.

The ball rolls from 9:30 pm (Brasília time), in La Plata, Argentina. Thus, the fight for a spot in the semifinals of the Libertadores is broadcast by ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming).

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