Cruzeiro slip up, Flamengo could reclaim top spot today | OneFootball

Flamengo has a higher goal difference than Cruzeiro and therefore only needs a draw to return to the top of the Brasileirão

This Sunday's match (27th) against Atlético-MG is very important for Flamengo. That's because the Red and Black can return to the top of the Brazilian Championship if they manage at least a draw against the team from Minas Gerais, since Cruzeiro lost to Ceará at Mineirão.

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HOW WAS THE CRUZEIRO MATCH?

Cruzeiro even took the lead with Kaio Jorge. Ceará's goalkeeper made a bad pass when playing out from the back and the striker from the Minas Gerais team took advantage to put the ball in the back of the net.

However, Ceará was not shaken by the score and went after the result. The team from Ceará equalized still in the first half with Galeano, at the 39th minute. In the second half, the striker found the net once again and secured the comeback against Cruzeiro.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION IN THE TABLE?

Cruzeiro now remains with 34 points in the Brazilian Championship, but with two more games played than Flamengo. The Red and Black, who have 33 points, take the field against Atlético-MG at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (27th).

The reason Flamengo only needs a draw is because of the goal difference. The Red and Black have +23, while Cruzeiro has +17. Therefore, a tied score between the Red and Black and Atlético-MG guarantees the lead for Filipe Luís' team.

WHAT TIME IS THE FLAMENGO VS ATLÉTICO-MG MATCH?

The match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG is scheduled for 8:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (27th), at Maracanã, for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, the Red and Black can watch the match on Premiere, via pay-per-view.

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