Dream setup: Flamengo v Olimpia in Brasília, all paid, millions in takings | OneFootball

Flamengo and Olimpia (PAR) face off at Mané Garrincha Stadium

Flamengo take on Olimpia (PAR) this Friday (17), at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), at Mané Garrincha Stadium, in the Federal District. According to reporting by Coluna do Fla journalist Rodrigo Lima, the logistics for this friendly present an extremely advantageous financial scenario for Mengão.

This is because the red-and-black club will have no travel expenses to the federal capital, nor any accommodation or food costs. In addition to having no expenses, Flamengo will also secure approximately 1 million reais for staging this friendly.

This positive scenario stems from agreements made with the group responsible for the rights to Mané Garrincha Stadium. Therefore, the contract has no ties to BRB, the Rio club’s sponsor.

Thus, the match organizers sought to bring Flamengo in because of the strength of the brand in the national sports scene. The facts show the club’s high value. Recently, the stadium in the federal capital hosted the match between Cruzeiro and Grêmio on July 12, yet the teams received no payment for taking part in the friendly.

HOW WAS FLAMENGO’S MID-SEASON BREAK IN PORTUGAL?

Flamengo are coming off a mid-season training camp in Portugal, which ended on a positive note. The financial and sporting results speak for themselves.

First of all, the trip to Portugal meant complete savings for Mengão. According to Coluna do Fla, executive-class airfare, stays in high-end hotels, food expenses, and transportation were fully covered by the organizers. Flamengo did not spend a single cent during the period in Europe.

Moreover, the quality of the opponents raised the level of training. The team faced River Plate of Argentina, Lausanne Sport of Switzerland, and Benfica of Portugal. These matches made it possible to carry out high-performance tests. Therefore, the board achieved the goals set for the squad’s physical and technical preparation.

DOES THE FRIENDLY AGAINST OLIMPIA REPRESENT THE FINAL TEST?

The clash against Olimpia serves as Flamengo’s final test before the official resumption of competitions after the World Cup. Leonardo Jardim’s coaching staff will assess the players’ performances after the period of activities in Portugal.

The return to Rio de Janeiro took place on Sunday (12), allowing a few days of adjustments before the trip to the federal capital, scheduled for Friday (17). After this commitment in Brasília, all attention turns back to the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores.

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