Leonardo Jardim steps up Flamengo preparations for Red Bull Bragantino clash in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim has stepped up Flamengo's preparations for Red Bull Bragantino after a 1-1 draw with Independiente del Valle secured a Libertadores semi-final spot on Thursday.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the squad train at 11:00 Brasília time on Saturday at CT Ninho do Urubu, with Jardim overseeing the session. The team worked on Friday and will also hold a pre-match activation at 11:00 on Sunday.

Flamengo advanced after a tense night at the Maracanã. Despite winning 2-0 in Quito in the first leg, they fell behind before the break to a Reasco strike.

After the interval, Jorginho was sent off and Del Valle had a second ruled out for offside, leaving Flamengo briefly flirting with penalties. Relief came when goalkeeper Quintana misjudged a long clearance from Rossi, allowing Arrascaeta to head in the equaliser.

The semi-final brings Estudiantes, who knocked out Corinthians 1-0 at the Neo Química Arena on Wednesday. The ties are scheduled for the weeks of 14 and 21 October.

Flamengo will host the second leg at the Maracanã thanks to the best group-stage record. The first leg venue remains to be confirmed, as Estadio Uno in La Plata does not meet Conmebol requirements for this tie.

Domestically, Flamengo face Red Bull Bragantino at the Maracanã on Sunday 20, kick-off 18:30 Brasília time, in the Campeonato Brasileiro, with live coverage on Premiere pay-per-view.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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