From Libertadores progress to Brasileirão games: Flamengo’s August form | OneFootball

Flamengo played six matches in August and posted a 72.2% success rate during the period

Flamengo wrapped up its August schedule with a 3-0 win over Botafogo in the 25th round of the Brasileirão. With the result, Mengão closed the month with a 72.2% success rate across six matches.

WHAT WERE FLAMENGO’S MATCHES IN AUGUST?

Flamengo’s month of August began with a 2-0 win over Vitória in the Brazilian Championship at the Maracanã. Next, the red-and-black side drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Libertadores Round of 16 at Mineirão. Later, the Rio de Janeiro team thrashed Mirassol 5-1 away from home in the national competition.

After that, Flamengo beat Cruzeiro 2-1 at the Maracanã, securing qualification for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. However, the team suffered a 2-1 defeat to the same opponent in the Brasileirão at Mineirão.

Still, Leonardo Jardim’s men reacted with an emphatic 3-0 win over Botafogo in the Brasileirão at the Maracanã, ending the month on a strong note. Flamengo currently sits in second place in the national tournament with 48 points, four behind leaders Palmeiras. However, the Rio side has a game in hand.

In short, August brought Flamengo four wins, one draw, and one loss in six matches, giving the team a 72.2% success rate. In addition, during that span, the red-and-black side scored 14 goals and conceded four.

WHAT NOW?

Now, Flamengo’s squad is getting ready to begin the September marathon of matches, which includes important Libertadores and Brasileirão fixtures. Thus, Mengão’s first challenge comes this Wednesday (02), against Mirassol, in a postponed match from the fourth round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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