Leonardo Jardim ramps up for Flamengo v Palmeiras in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo focuses on ‘decisive’ clash against Palmeiras on Saturday (23)

Last Wednesday (20), Flamengo secured qualification for the Copa Libertadores round of 16 after beating Estudiantes (ARG) 1-0. After that, on Thursday (21), the Rubro-Negro squad began preparations for the match against Palmeiras. Now, this Friday (22), Leonardo Jardim is stepping up training.

In short, according to details of the schedule released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad will train on Friday afternoon (22). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will lead Flamengo’s session, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. (Brasília time).

When is Flamengo’s next match?

It is worth noting that Flamengo and Palmeiras will face off starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (23). The match, valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão, will take place at the Maracanã, with live coverage on Premiere pay-per-view.

The match is even being considered an ‘early final,’ since it features the top two teams in the Brasileirão standings. While Palmeiras lead the league with 35 points, the Most Beloved are in second place with 31.

As a result, if Flamengo beat Palmeiras, they will move to within just one point of the lead, while still having a game in hand on the São Paulo side. Finally, Coluna do Fla will be at the Maracanã to follow every detail of this Brasileirão ‘decider.’

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