No let-up! Flamengo prep for Palmeiras clash in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo focuses on a ‘decisive’ clash against Palmeiras on Saturday (23)

Last Wednesday (20), Flamengo secured qualification for the Copa Libertadores round of 16 after beating Estudiantes (ARG) 1-0. Now, with no time to rest, the Rubro-Negro squad begins preparations for the match against Palmeiras.

In short, according to details of the schedule released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad trains on the morning of this Thursday (21). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim leads Flamengo’s session, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. (Brasília time).

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Libertadores?

Although still awaiting Conmebol’s decision on the canceled match against Independiente Medellín (COL), Flamengo has already secured a place in the Copa Libertadores round of 16. At the moment, the Most Beloved has ten points and, if the walkover is confirmed, will move up to 13.

What is the situation in Group A?

When is Flamengo’s next match?

It is worth noting that Flamengo and Palmeiras face off at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (23). The match, valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão, takes place at the Maracanã, with live coverage on Premiere pay-per-view.

The match is even being considered a ‘war,’ since it features the top two teams in the Brasileirão standings. While Palmeiras leads the championship with 35 points, the Most Beloved is in second place with 31.

With that, if Flamengo beats Palmeiras, it will move to within just one point of the top spot, while still having a game in hand over the São Paulo side. Finally, Coluna do Fla will be at the Maracanã to follow every detail of this Brasileirão ‘decider’.

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