CBF sets date for Flamengo v Mirassol clash | OneFootball

Flamengo and Mirassol had their first-half Brasileirão match postponed

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has set September 2 as the date for Flamengo and Mirassol to play their fourth-round Brasileirão match. The first-half game, postponed because of the Recopa Sudamericana, will be held at the Maracanã starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

The date chosen by the CBF falls during the week of Copa do Brasil matches, from which both teams have already been eliminated. So, the decision does not catch the teams off guard, since they had already been informed by the governing body itself.

Why did the CBF wait so long to schedule the postponed round?

The delay in setting the date was due to both teams’ participation in the Copa Libertadores round of 16. While Mirassol were eliminated and Fla advanced to the quarterfinals, the available dates became limited and ended up coinciding with the Copa do Brasil.

What was the original date for Flamengo vs Mirassol?

Flamengo were originally set to host Mirassol at the Maracanã on February 25. However, Fla had the second leg against Lanús (ARG) the following day, which caused the postponement. Mengo lost both matches in the Recopa Sudamericana.

So, Flamengo and Mirassol still haven’t played each other this year?

The Rubro-Negro faced the countryside team last Sunday (16) at Maião. The 23rd-round Brasileirão match ended in a 5-1 thrashing for Mengão away from home. So, the teams’ memory of each other is still ‘fresh’.

Is the first-half match important for Flamengo?

While Mirassol are fighting near the bottom of the table, Fla see the postponed match as a ‘tiebreaker’. That is because a win in the fourth round could put Mengo level with Palmeiras on points at the top of the Brazilian Championship.

After all, the Rubro-Negro have played 22 matches, while the Verdão have played 23. As a result, Palmeiras have 48 points and Fla have 45. However, Mengão have a goal difference four goals better than the leaders, which would put Flamengo on top.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before thinking about Mirassol, however, Flamengo return to the pitch this Saturday (22) to face Cruzeiro in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match kicks off at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mineirão in Belo Horizonte.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube channel. In addition, Prime Video (streaming) will broadcast the match against the team from Minas Gerais.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.