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Flamengo squad prepares to face Independiente del Valle (ECU)

Flamengo beat Remo 1-0 on Sunday (06), in the 26th round of the Brasileirão. This Monday (07), the Rubro-Negro squad remains in Belém to prepare for the upcoming run of matches. Therefore, the next challenge for the Most Beloved is already in the Libertadores.

Samuel Lino scored the winning goal against Remo in the 19th minute of the second half, after a move started by Arrascaeta. As a result, the win at Mangueirão secured Rubro-Negro the top spot in the Brasileirão, with 54 points. In this way, the Rio side heads into this week’s continental clash with momentum.

How was Flamengo’s training session in Belém?

This Monday (07), the Rubro-Negro squad trains at Baenão Stadium, in Belém. Therefore, the session is scheduled for 10 a.m. Brasília time. Thus, the coaching staff is using the morning to fine-tune details before the trip to Ecuador.

When does Flamengo leave for Ecuador?

After training, at 4 p.m. Brasília time, Flamengo’s delegation departs for Quito. Therefore, the trip also takes place later this Monday (07), directly from the capital of Pará. In this way, the Rubro-Negro squad arrives in Ecuador with time to adapt before the continental clash.

Thus, the tight travel logistics between Belém and Quito highlight the demanding schedule Flamengo is facing in this final stretch of the season. However, the coaching staff had already planned the route precisely to reduce travel fatigue.

What is Flamengo’s next Libertadores match?

Flamengo faces Independiente del Valle (ECU) on Thursday (10), in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. Therefore, the match will take place at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa, in Quito, at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time. Thus, the first leg comes before the return match, scheduled for the Maracanã on September 17.

In this way, the result in Ecuador carries extra weight ahead of the decider on Brazilian soil. Therefore, Rubro-Negro is trying to manage physical wear between the Brasileirão and the Libertadores at this decisive stage of the season. Even so, the internal expectation is that the squad will arrive in top condition for the continental showdown.

What is Flamengo’s next Brasileirão match?

After the clash in Ecuador, Flamengo turns its attention back to the Brasileirão. Therefore, the Rio club faces Corinthians on Sunday (13), at the Maracanã. Thus, the run of decisive matches reinforces the need for careful planning on Leonardo Jardim’s part.

In this way, Rubro-Negro’s coaching staff should assess each player’s fatigue before deciding the lineups for the week. However, the team’s good form favors rotation without any drop in collective performance. Thus, Rubro-Negro fans are expecting a positive run both in the Libertadores and in the Brasileirão.

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