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Flamengo and Cruzeiro compete for the lead in the Brazilian Championship

Flamengo continues preparation to face Cruzeiro, on Thursday (02), for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. Before the clash, this Tuesday (30), Jorge Carrascal gave a press conference and highlighted the importance of the classic. After all, both teams are competing for the championship lead.

— The match will be very difficult. I speak as a team. We are preparing very well. The truth is that we come from two very difficult games, very important games as well. I think we have to continue working with humility and respect, always giving everything on the field -, began Carrascal.

— And I believe that this way we will try to achieve better results to fight. But it is always necessary to keep our feet on the ground. And I think that, working and working, we will find at least the effort rewarded later -, he added.

— We need to continue with humility and I believe that the team has been doing this very well. I think that's what we're showing and representing on the field -, concluded the midfielder of Flamengo.

How are Flamengo and Cruzeiro in the Brasileirão?

It is worth noting that the clash between Flamengo and Cruzeiro is a 'six-point game'. After all, the Most Beloved is in the lead of the Brasileirão, with 54 points won. Right after, in second place, is Cruzeiro with 50.

However, the Mengão has one less game in the Brasileirão compared to Cruzeiro. This is because, the match between Flamengo and Sport, valid for the 12th round of the championship, was postponed due to Fla's presence in the Club World Cup.

When do Flamengo and Cruzeiro face each other?

With Carrascal available, the interstate classic between Flamengo and Cruzeiro takes place at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (02). The match takes place at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through the YouTube, the website and the social networks. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) broadcasts the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro.

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