Cruzeiro v Mirassol line-ups, Flamengo could gain edge in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo is the leader with 43 points, while Cruzeiro has 37 in third place

Cruzeiro faces Mirassol at Estádio Maião (SP), this Monday (18), for the closing of the 20th round of the Brasileirão. In an attempt to get closer to the leader Flamengo, coach Leonardo Jardim makes four changes to the starting team. This is because Jonathan Jesus, Kauã Prates, Walace, and Eduardo get the chance to start the match.

See Cruzeiro's lineup:

Cássio; Jonathan Jesus, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba and Kauã Prates; Walace, Lucas Silva, Eduardo and Matheus Pereira; Kaio Jorge and Wanderson.

See Mirassol's lineup:

Walter; Lucas Ramon, Gabriel Knesowitsch, Jemmes and Reinaldo; Neto Moura, Danielzinho and José Aldo; Carlos Eduardo, Edson Carioca and Chico da Costa.

How does this affect Flamengo?

As the leader, Flamengo keeps an eye on the result, as a defeat for Cruzeiro maintains the six-point gap between the teams from Rio and Minas. It's 43 points against Cruzeiro's 37, who is third in the table, since Palmeiras reached 38.

How did the Rubro-Negro perform in the round?

Flamengo visited Internacional last Sunday (17), when Filipe Luís's team won 3-1 at Beira-Rio, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. The goals were scored by Pedro twice and Gonzalo Plata, while Rafael Borré scored for the home team.

What is Flamengo's next match?

After playing the Libertadores this Wednesday (20), the next match for Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship will be against Vitória, at Maracanã, on Monday (25), for the 21st round. The ball rolls from 9 pm (Brasília time).

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