No time off! Flamengo return on Thursday, eyeing Mirassol in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo shifts focus to the Brazilian Championship

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

It is worth noting that Flamengo’s squad will not have time to rest. As such, the players will report back 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 their 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 unfold?

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

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Now, Flamengo shifts 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 the spot in the Libertadores quarterfinals next Wednesday (19), at the Maracanã. Meanwhile, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live broadcast by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV.

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