Leonardo Jardim steps up Flamengo preparations for Mirassol in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Reigning Libertadores champions Flamengo will step up preparations for Mirassol after a 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro in their last-16 first leg at the Mineirão on Wednesday 12.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the squad reconvened on Thursday 13 and Leonardo Jardim will lead training at the Ninho do Urubu from 10:00 Brasília time on Friday 14.

Flamengo now switch focus to the Brasileirão, visiting Mirassol on Sunday 16 in round 23. Kick-off is at 18:30 Brasília time at the Maião in São Paulo, with the Rio side still firmly in the title race.

Record will show the Mirassol v Flamengo match live on free-to-air TV. Premiere will carry it on pay-per-view, and CazéTV will stream the game on YouTube.

Flamengo sit second with 42 points from 21 matches. Palmeiras lead on 48 and have played one game more, with a head-to-head between the sides scheduled for round 36.

The Libertadores tie with Cruzeiro is level at 1-1 on aggregate and will be decided at the Maracanã on Wednesday 19. Kick-off is at 21:30 Brasília time, with Rede Globo broadcasting live on free-to-air TV.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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