Leonardo Jardim steps up Flamengo prep for Mirassol clash in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo trains at Ninho do Urubu on Friday morning (14)

The current Libertadores champion, Flamengo began the round of 16 against Cruzeiro. At Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte, the teams drew 1-1 in the first leg last Wednesday (12). On Thursday (13), the squad reported back.

However, this Friday (14), Flamengo’s squad steps up preparations focused on its next Brazilian Championship match. Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim leads training for the Rubro-Negro starting at 10 a.m. (Brasília time).

How did the Libertadores draw happen?

In short, Arroyo scored for Cruzeiro, but the Minas Gerais side’s lead did not last long. That is because Lucas Paquetá came on in place of Arrascaeta shortly afterward. Then, with just one minute on the field, the midfielder took advantage of a rebound from a shot off the post and found Otávio’s net.

What is Flamengo’s next game?

Now, Flamengo switches focus to the Brazilian Championship. Thus, still with a real chance of winning the title, the Rubro-Negro face Mirassol this Sunday (16) in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maião, in São Paulo.

It is worth noting that Flamengo vs. Mirassol will be broadcast live on Record on free-to-air TV. In addition, Premiere on pay-per-view and CazéTV on YouTube will also show the Rubro-Negro’s match in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.

What does the Brasileirão table look like?

Currently, Flamengo are in second place in the Brazilian Championship. With 21 matches played, the Rubro-Negro have 42 points. On the other hand, Palmeiras remain in first place with 48. However, the São Paulo club has played one more match than Fla, and the teams still have a head-to-head meeting in the 36th round of the Brasileirão.

When is the second leg between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

Finally, with the aggregate score tied at 1-1, Flamengo and Cruzeiro will decide the quarterfinal spot in the Libertadores next Wednesday (19) at the Maracanã. Meanwhile, the match starts at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on Rede Globo on free-to-air TV.

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