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Leonardo Jardim steps up Flamengo’s preparations for the derby against Botafogo

Flamengo are getting ready to face Botafogo on Sunday (30) in a match valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. With the game in mind, head coach Leonardo Jardim is intensifying training with the Rubro-Negro squad this Thursday (27).

According to Flamengo’s schedule, the Rubro-Negro squad is set to train on the morning of Thursday (27). At Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will lead the session, which is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. (Brasília time).

It is worth noting that, in addition to training, Flamengo announced there will be a press conference after Thursday’s session (27). Even so, the club has not yet informed who will speak to reporters directly from Ninho do Urubu.

What happened in the last match?

In short, on Saturday (22), Flamengo took the lead through Pedro in the first 45 minutes against Cruzeiro. However, in the second half, the Rubro-Negro side suffered a real blackout. As a result, Arroyo scored the equalizer in the 9th minute of the second half.

But it was in stoppage time, exactly in the 49th minute, that Cruzeiro turned the game around through Matheus Pereira. Right at the death, the player made it 2-1 for the Minas Gerais side. With that, Flamengo missed a great chance to move right up alongside leaders Palmeiras.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the standings?

With the defeat to Cruzeiro, Flamengo remained on 45 points in the Brasileirão table. As Palmeiras beat Vasco, they once again extended their advantage over Flamengo from three to six points (51), although with one more match played.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Out of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo will only return to the pitch at the weekend. Therefore, on Sunday (30), Flamengo face Botafogo starting at 4 p.m. (Brasília time). The match, valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão, will take place at the Maracanã.

It is important to mention that the Rio derby will be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. In addition, GE TV on YouTube and Premiere on pay-per-view will also air Flamengo vs. Botafogo. Finally, Coluna do Fla will follow every detail of the match through its website, social media, and YouTube channel.

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