Flamengo devise strategy to play at altitude in Libertadores clash | OneFootball

Cusco hosts Flamengo at an altitude of approximately 3,350 to 3,399 meters

The 2026 Libertadores is about to begin. With that, Flamengo will make its debut against Cusco (PER) at Estádio Garcilaso. The venue, however, sits at an altitude of approximately 3,350 to 3,399 meters. For the occasion, the Most Beloved intends to spend as little time as possible in the Peruvian city.

The teams face each other in the first round of Group A on April 8. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro wants to arrive the night before and leave the morning after the match. The information comes from Gabriel Orphao and Paparazzo Rubro-Negro.

What is the problem with playing at altitude?

The higher the altitude, the harder it is to breathe. As a result, athletes experience extreme fatigue, shortness of breath (altitude sickness), headaches, dizziness, and vomiting. In addition, the ball travels faster.

What is Flamengo’s opponent like?

Cusco is making its Libertadores debut, but is currently without a head coach. That is because Melgar (PER) paid to take Miguel Rondelli away from the rival team’s coaching position. So far, however, Fla’s opponent has not yet announced a replacement.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before the Libertadores, Flamengo will face Red Bull Bragantino on April 2, after the FIFA international break. On that occasion, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As is tradition, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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