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Flamengo and Cruz Azul (MEX) to play the Derby of the Americas on Wednesday (10th)

The main squad of Flamengo departed for Doha, Qatar, this Saturday (6th). The flight is exhausting, as it is a Middle Eastern country, which requires quick adaptation to play in the Intercontinental. However, the Rubro-Negro has a plan that includes a curfew.

The strategy is a way to minimize the effects of the 6-hour time difference, with Qatar being ahead of Brazil. Therefore, the idea is to have group meals and control sleep during the trip, which is divided into two 8-hour parts due to a stopover in Ghana, Africa, for refueling.

And what will the players eat?

A club chef traveled ahead to plan the meals at the hotel in Doha. Among the foods brought are dozens of kilos of rice, beans, farofa, tapioca, and guava paste.

When does Flamengo arrive in Qatar?

Filipe Luís's squad had been on break since Wednesday night (3rd), when they became Brazilian champions. However, they returned on Saturday morning to board the flight. The group is expected to arrive in Qatar on Sunday afternoon (7th).

When does the Rubro-Negro debut in the Intercontinental?

Flamengo will debut in the Intercontinental against Cruz Azul (MEX) on Wednesday (10th), starting at 2pm (Brasília time). The match, known as the Derby of the Americas, will take place at the Al-Rayyan stadium in Qatar.

Is there not going to be Flamengo vs PSG?

Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) is already in the Intercontinental final for having won the Champions League. Flamengo, however, will only reach the final if they get past Cruz Azul and Pyramids (EGY).

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