Flamengo face tough tests in October in the Brasileirão and Libertadores | OneFootball

The month of October promises to be one of the most challenging for Flamengo, who lead the Brazilian Championship and are also seeking a place in the final of the Copa Libertadores of America. The team of coach Filipe Luís will have direct confrontations against top-of-the-table opponents in the national competition, as well as a continental semi-final that could mark the season.

Difficult games in the Brasileirão

At the beginning of the month, Flamengo faces Cruzeiro, the current vice-leader, at Maracanã, in a direct duel for the top of the table. A few days later, they face Bahia, sixth place, away from home (05/10, at 6:30 pm).

Next, they will have the classic against Botafogo (fifth place) at Nilton Santos (15/10, at 7:30 pm), an unpredictable confrontation marked by strong rivalry. On the 19th, the challenge is against Palmeiras, third place, again at Maracanã (19/10, at 6:30 pm), in another direct duel for the title.

The month also reserves a match against a rival who is desperately fighting against relegation: the Fortaleza, away from home (25/10, at 7:30 pm), to close the marathon of games for the Brasileirão.

Decision in the Libertadores

Among the national commitments, Flamengo will have the Copa Libertadores semi-final against Racing, from Argentina. The first leg takes place at Maracanã, on October 22 (9:30 pm), and the return in Avellaneda, on the 29th (9:30 pm). The place in the final will be decided amidst the Brasileirão marathon, increasing the pressure on the red-black squad.

Flamengo's schedule in October

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