Between the break and Brasileirão: Flamengo's July form | OneFootball

Flamengo played seven matches in July and posted a 71.4% success rate during the period

Flamengo wrapped up its July schedule with a 1-1 draw against Internacional in the 21st round of the Brasileirão. With the result, Mengão closed the month with a 71.4% success rate across seven matches.

Over the seven games, including friendlies and official matches, Flamengo recorded four wins and three draws, scoring 16 goals and conceding seven. During this stretch, the Rubro-Negro balanced its efforts between mid-season friendlies and, in addition, its Brasileirão schedule.

WHAT WERE FLAMENGO’S MATCHES IN JULY?

During the break in the calendar due to the World Cup, Flamengo took advantage of the period to play a series of international friendlies. The first three fixtures took place in Algarve, Portugal, as part of the team’s mid-season preparations.

So, the Rubro-Negro began with a 2-2 draw against River Plate, then beat Lausanne-Sport 2-0, and ended its participation with a 2-1 victory over Benfica. The performance earned the Rio club a symbolic trophy in the friendly tournament, won precisely against the hosts.

As preparations continued, Flamengo returned to Brazil and faced Olimpia in Brasília at Mané Garrincha Stadium. In another strong showing, Leonardo Jardim’s team won 4-2, keeping up its good form before returning to official competitions.

Back to the official calendar, the Rubro-Negro resumed its Brasileirão campaign in commanding fashion by thrashing Chapecoense 4-0 away from home. After that, however, it ran into difficulties in the following matches and drew 1-1 with São Paulo at the Maracanã, then repeated the scoreline against Internacional away from home, confirming a comeback marked by an unbeaten run, but also dropped points in the round-robin tournament.

WHAT NOW?

Now, Flamengo’s squad will have around ten days off. That is because the following week will be reserved for Copa do Brasil matches, a competition in which the Rubro-Negro side has already been eliminated.

So, Flamengo’s next match will take place on July 9 against Vitória. The ball rolls at the Maracanã at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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