Flamengo switch focus to Brasileirão after 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Flamengo, the reigning Libertadores champions, have shifted focus to the Brasileirão after a 1-1 last-16 opener at the Mineirão, turning around immediately for Thursday training.

On Wednesday in Belo Horizonte, Arroyo struck for Cruzeiro before Lucas Paquetá, on for Arrascaeta, levelled within a minute, converting a rebound off the post past Otávio. According to Coluna Do Fla, the squad landed back in Rio at around 03:52 on Thursday.

Players report to the Ninho do Urubu at 10:00 Brasília time on Thursday, with Leonardo Jardim leading the session. The team will hold three training sessions in Rio before travelling to São Paulo.

Flamengo visit Mirassol on Sunday 16 in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, with kick-off at 18:30 Brasília time at the Maião in São Paulo.

The tie remains level, with the return leg against Cruzeiro scheduled for Wednesday 19 at the Maracanã, 21:30 Brasília time, with live free-to-air coverage on Rede Globo.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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