Coluna do Fla
·15 August 2026
Neto Moura's message before Flamengo v Mirassol in the Brasileirão

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·15 August 2026

Flamengo wrapped up preparations to face Mirassol this Sunday (16) in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. On the eve of the game, defensive midfielder Neto Moura acknowledged that the São Paulo side will need a flawless performance to beat the Rubro-Negro.
— Flamengo are one of the leaders of the league, they’re doing very well, and this will be another very difficult match. We’ve suffered a bit, conceded some goals, and we need to reduce our mistakes as much as possible because, against these big teams, we can’t make mistakes -, he said, before concluding:
— They are a very strong team and, if you give them an opening, they will score. I think we need to play a perfect game to put in a great performance and come away victorious on Sunday -, Neto Moura concluded in a press conference.
Flamengo currently sit in second place in the Brasileirão, with 42 points. In 21 matches, Leonardo Jardim’s team have recorded 12 wins, six draws, and three losses.
Meanwhile, Mirassol are fighting to move away from the relegation zone and sit in 15th place in the table. In 21 matches, the São Paulo side have 23 points, with six wins, five draws, and ten losses.
So far, Leonardo Jardim has one confirmed absence for the match between Flamengo and Mirassol. It is Vitão, who is recovering from a muscle injury in his left thigh. In addition, four players are doubts for the match: Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique, Alex Sandro, and Everton Cebolinha.
The match between Flamengo and Mirassol takes place this Sunday (16), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Therefore, the ball will start rolling at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at José Maria de Campos Maia Stadium, Maião.
As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Record (free-to-air TV), Cazé TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Mirassol.
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