Flamengo can go second in today's Brasileirão clash with Fluminense | OneFootball

Rio derby marks a direct battle for position in the Brasileirão

After an inconsistent start, Flamengo has picked up form again in the Brasileirão and is right on the heels of the top four. Now, this Sunday (12), the Rubro-Negro has another important clash in the title race: Fla will take on Fluminense, and whoever wins will move into second place in the competition.

At the moment, Fluminense is already in second place. With 20 points from 10 matches, the team from Laranjeiras trails only Palmeiras, which has 25.

Meanwhile, Flamengo is in fifth place, with 17 points from nine matches. Therefore, if the Most Beloved wins Fla-Flu, it will reach the same number of points as its Rio rival, but move ahead on tiebreakers.

Can other teams finish the round in 2nd place?

At this point, only Flamengo and Fluminense have a chance to end the 11th round in second place. That is because São Paulo and Bahia, both with 20 points, already played on Saturday (12). Therefore, they no longer have a chance to add to their totals.

Could there be a change at the top?

At the moment, Palmeiras is the outright leader of the Brasileirão, with 25 points from 10 matches. The green-and-white side takes the field this Sunday (12) against Corinthians. However, even if it loses, it cannot be caught.

However, it is worth noting that Palmeiras has played one more match than Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship. That is why the gap could shrink once the number of matches is evened out.

What are the details of Fla-Flu?

Finally, Flamengo and Fluminense face off starting at 6:00 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (12). The match will take place at the Maracanã, valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão, with live broadcast on Premiere pay-per-view.

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