No rest for Flamengo squad, training hard for Bahia after Cruzeiro draw | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Bahia on Sunday (05)

Flamengo ended in a 0-0 draw with Cruzeiro last Thursday (02), in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. This Friday (03), the red-and-black squad did not get a day off and is training with a focus on Bahia.

According to the schedule released by Flamengo, the red-and-black squad will report back on Friday afternoon (03). Thus, Filipe Luís will lead the team’s training session starting at 3:30 pm (Brasília time), at Ninho do Urubu.

How was the head-to-head against Cruzeiro?

Fighting at the top of the table, Flamengo and Cruzeiro ended 0-0 after a very balanced game. In the first half, the Most Beloved did not have many chances to score, as the Minas Gerais team defended well.

However, in the second half, after Filipe Luís made some key changes to the team, Flamengo improved and created more chances. Still, it was not enough to find the back of Cruzeiro’s net, who also did not trouble goalkeeper Rossi much.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

In summary, at the moment, Flamengo shifts its focus to face Bahia next Sunday (05), starting at 6:30 pm (Brasília time). Thus, at Arena Fonte Nova, the Most Beloved has a new commitment for the Brazilian Championship, now for the 27th round.

What is the situation on the table?

It’s worth noting that, despite the draw with Cruzeiro, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brasileirão. Currently, the Most Beloved has 55 points. Palmeiras, in second place, has 52. Finally, Cruzeiro occupies third place with 51.

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