No rest! Flamengo back on Thursday, focus on Mirassol in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo switches focus to the Brazilian Championship

The reigning Libertadores champion, Flamengo began its round-of-16 clash against Cruzeiro. At Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte, the teams drew 1-1 in the first leg last Wednesday (12). Now, the Rubro-Negro squad is already back in Rio de Janeiro.

It is worth noting that Flamengo’s squad will not have time to rest. As a result, the players return this Thursday (13) at Ninho do Urubu to focus on their next Brasileirão match. In short, Leonardo Jardim will lead the Rubro-Negro training session starting at 10 a.m. (Brasília time).

It is important to mention that Flamengo’s delegation landed in Rio de Janeiro at around 3:52 a.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (13). Before the next Brasileirão match, the Rubro-Negro squad will have three training sessions in the Marvelous City and then travel to São Paulo.

How did the draw between the teams happen?

In summary, Arroyo scored for Cruzeiro, but the Minas Gerais side’s lead did not last long. That is because Lucas Paquetá came on for Arrascaeta right afterward. Then, with one minute on the pitch, the midfielder took advantage of a rebound from a shot off the post and found the back of Otávio’s net.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Now, Flamengo switches focus to the Brazilian Championship. Still with a real chance of winning the title, the Most Beloved faces Mirassol this Sunday (16) in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maião, in São Paulo.

When is the second leg between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

Finally, with the aggregate score tied at 1-1, Flamengo and Cruzeiro will decide a place in the Libertadores quarterfinals next Wednesday (19), at the Maracanã. Meanwhile, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on free-to-air TV by Rede Globo.

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