Kaio Jorge on Cruzeiro: can they still win the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Cruzeiro is in third place in the Brazilian Championship, six points behind leader Flamengo

Cruzeiro and Flamengo both won their respective matches in the 35th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, forward Kaio Jorge stated on Sunday, the 24th, that the team from Minas Gerais is still hoping for a slip-up from the red-and-black side in order to win the National Championship.

— Flamengo has a good lead, but this is football, right? Nobody knows, what if they slip up... You can't predict anything in football. We will keep fighting for victories so that, who knows, we might become Brazilian champions — highlighted Cruzeiro’s center forward to ESPN.

What is the lead Flamengo has, as mentioned by Kaio Jorge?

While Palmeiras drew with Fluminense, Flamengo beat Red Bull Bragantino. This combination of results left the Most Beloved with 74 points, four ahead of the club from São Paulo.

On the other hand, Cruzeiro beat Corinthians and closed in on Palmeiras. Thus, the team from Minas Gerais has 68 points, and Kaio Jorge’s team is dreaming of the Brazilian Championship.

What does Flamengo need to become champions?

Filipe Luís’ squad could secure the title ahead of time. A Palmeiras defeat against Grêmio and a Flamengo win over Atlético-MG would make the Most Beloved nine-time Brazilian champions.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

In pursuit of the title, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Tuesday (25th) starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). The match will take place at Arena MRV, for the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG.

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