Leonardo Jardim eyes 'final' against Palmeiras before Brasileirão game | OneFootball

Flamengo and Palmeiras are the top two teams in the Brasileirão

Flamengo beat Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (20), 1-0, but are already ‘switching gears’ to focus on the Brasileirão. After all, on Saturday (23), the Rubro-Negro face Palmeiras, the league leaders. Mengão coach Leonardo Jardim previewed the clash and reaffirmed the team’s pursuit of victory.

— We want to win, we want to impose our ideas and our style of play. We’re playing at home and we want the three points against a direct rival. We’ll recover so we can be in good shape for this match -, said Leonardo Jardim.

What is the current Brasileirão situation?

Palmeiras are currently still leading the Brasileirão with 35 points. Right behind them, Flamengo appear with 31 points. In other words, with a win on Saturday (23), the Rubro-Negro will be just one point behind the São Paulo side.

It is also worth noting that Flamengo have one game in hand over Palmeiras in the Brasileirão. Therefore, Rubro-Negro depend only on themselves to take over the lead of the national championship.

Does Flamengo have a postponed game in the Brasileirão?

Yes! Flamengo had a match postponed at the start of the Brasileirão, against Mirassol, in the fourth round of the Brasileirão. That was because Rubro-Negro were focused on the Recopa Sudamericana final against Lanús (ARG).

What is Flamengo’s next game?

Looking to close the gap at the top of the Brasileirão, Flamengo face Palmeiras this Saturday (23), in the 17th round of the national championship. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras through YouTube, the website and social networksmedia. However, SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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