Flamengo could draw level with Palmeiras at Brasileirão summit | OneFootball

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·22 August 2026

Flamengo could draw level with Palmeiras at Brasileirão summit

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The 24th round of the Brasileirão begins on Saturday with three matches, and Flamengo could draw level with Palmeiras at the top when they visit Cruzeiro.

Fluminense host Remo at the Maracanã at 16:00.


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At 18:30, Internacional face Atlético-MG at Beira-Rio.

The day ends with Cruzeiro v Flamengo at the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte at 20:30, a reunion at the same venue after Flamengo eliminated the hosts in the Libertadores round of 16.

Flamengo have six confirmed absentees. Alex Sandro, De La Cruz and Vitão are in the medical department, Léo Pereira is being rested, and Wallace Yan and Cebolinha have been left out by Leonardo Jardim.

Cruzeiro coach Artur Jorge is without three players. Jonathan Jesus is suspended after three yellow cards, while Gabriel Pec and Sinisterra are recovering from injuries.

All times Brasília time.

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