Lino and Pulgar join Paquetá, Flamengo lose trio for Brasileirão game | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim will have at least three absences for the match against Red Bull Bragantino

Flamengo did their job at home and beat Corinthians 2-1 in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship on Sunday (13). However, the Mengão already knows it will be shorthanded for its next Brasileirão fixture.

That is because Samuel Lino and Erick Pulgar have joined Lucas Paquetá and will miss the game against Red Bull Bragantino due to an accumulation of yellow cards. In short, all three players were one booking away from suspension with two yellows and, after receiving a third, will have to serve a suspension in next Sunday’s match (20).

How did Flamengo’s win unfold?

During the first half, despite Flamengo’s pressure, the team could not open the scoring. However, just two minutes after the break, Fla got the first goal. In the play, Arrascaeta took a corner, and Hugo Souza tried to clear it by parrying. However, the Corinthians goalkeeper ended up laying the ball off for Lucas Paquetá, who controlled the loose ball and smashed it home to open the scoring at the Maracanã.

Even so, Flamengo allowed Corinthians to equalize in the 32nd minute of the second half. In the move, Breno Bidon played Kaio César through up front. The number 37 combined with Garro as he entered the box and passed to Gui Negão, who finished into the net to level the score at the Maracanã: 1-1.

However, in the 43rd minute of the second half, Bruno Henrique came through for Flamengo once again! After coming off the bench, the number 27 scored the winner for the Rubro-Negro. In short, Samuel Lino worked the ball with Jorginho, who played a first-time pass to Joaquín Freitas on the left. The Argentine delivered a perfect cross for Fla’s captain to score and seal Flamengo’s win at the Maracanã.

What is Fla’s situation in the table?

With the win over Corinthians, Flamengo picked up three points and reached 57 points in the Brazilian Championship standings. As a result, the Mengão reclaimed the top spot in the Brasileirão, since it is one point ahead of Palmeiras, who have 56 and have already played in the 27th round of the national tournament.

When is Flamengo’s next Brasileirão match?

Flamengo’s next Brazilian Championship match is next Sunday (20). On that occasion, the Mengão will face Red Bull Bragantino in a match valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The clash will take place from 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

But what is Flamengo’s very next match?

Before that, however, Flamengo will switch focus to the Libertadores decider. That is because on Thursday (17), the Mengão will face Independiente del Valle (ECU) again at the Maracanã in the second leg of the South American competition’s quarterfinals. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

It is worth noting that, in the first leg, Flamengo beat Independiente del Valle 2-0 at Quito’s high altitude in Ecuador. As a result, the Rubro-Negro head into the return leg at home with an advantage. Not for nothing, Fla can even lose by up to one goal and still advance to the Libertadores semifinals.

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