Portuguese duel: Jardim meets 'favourite foe' Abel in Flamengo v Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo host Palmeiras at the Maracanã this Saturday (23), with two Portuguese managers

The 17th round of the Brasileirão will pit two Portuguese coaches against each other. That is because Flamengo and Palmeiras are managed by Portuguese head coaches. However, Leonardo Jardim has the edge over Abel Ferreira. So, the teams face off this Saturday (23).

In addition to having more experience, Jardim has not lost to Abel in their two career head-to-head meetings. In 2025, Flamengo’s current boss was at Cruzeiro, who beat and drew with his compatriot’s Palmeiras.

So, Leonardo Jardim helped Flamengo, right?

By not losing to Palmeiras, it can be said that Cruzeiro, under Leonardo Jardim, helped Mengão in the 2025 Brasileirão. That is because the Most Beloved lifted the trophy with 79 points, the team in green finished as runners-up with 76, and the Minas Gerais side ended in third with 70.

What else does Jardim have over Abel?

Flamengo’s coach has been around longer than his compatriot. In addition, the manager enjoyed a successful spell in Europe, winning trophies in France and Greece. Abel, however, only started winning after arriving in Brazil in 2021.

What time is Flamengo vs Palmeiras?

With Leonardo Jardim on the touchline, Flamengo take on Palmeiras this Saturday (23). Kickoff is at 9:00 PM (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 17th round of the Brasileirão.

So, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the clash through YouTube, the website, and social media. The match broadcast, however, will be carried by SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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