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Flamengo will play three friendlies during the World Cup

The Flamengo squad is enjoying its final days of vacation before returning to training at the Ninho do Urubu training center. In addition, during the break in official matches for the World Cup, the Rubro-Negro will play three friendlies. With that in mind, Coluna do Fla brings details about Fla’s opponents.

How is River Plate doing?

Flamengo’s opponent on July 4, River Plate (ARG) is currently in second place in the national league, with 29 points from 16 matches. In addition, the Argentine team qualified for the Copa Sudamericana knockout stage as leaders of Group H, with 14 points.

It is worth noting that the match between Flamengo and River Plate will be the teams’ first meeting since the 2019 Libertadores final. On that occasion, in Lima, the Rubro-Negro came from behind to win their second continental title, 2-1, with two goals from Gabigol.

What about Lausanne?

Flamengo’s second opponent during the mid-season break, with a match scheduled for July 8, Lausanne (SUI) was founded in 1896. Throughout its history, the Swiss club has won seven league titles and nine Swiss Cups.

At the moment, Lausanne sits in ninth place in the Swiss league table, with 39 points from 33 matches. In addition, the team was eliminated in the Conference League playoffs after a 3-2 defeat to Sigma Olomouc of the Czech Republic.

What is Benfica’s situation?

Flamengo’s third opponent will be Benfica (POR), with the friendly scheduled for July 11. Founded in 1904, the club is the most successful team in the national league, with 38 titles, and also the club with the most Portuguese Cup trophies, with 26 titles. Finally, it has won the Champions League twice, in 1960/61 and 1961/62.

In the 2025/26 season, Benfica finished the Portuguese league in third place, with 80 points. In addition, the team was eliminated in the Champions League playoffs by Real Madrid (ESP) and, as a result, will play in the Europa League.

What has Coluna do Fla learned about Flamengo’s mid-season break?

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, Flamengo will play friendlies during its stay in Portugal, but the matchups mentioned have not yet been finalized 100%. In addition, all of the Rubro-Negro’s matches in the Portuguese capital will be played at Estádio do Algarve.

What is Flamengo’s plan during the mid-season break?

The Flamengo players were given time off starting on May 31. With the squad set to report back this Friday (19), the group had 19 free days to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.

After returning, the Flamengo players will go through a period of medical evaluations at the Ninho do Urubu training center. After that, Leonardo Jardim will lead training sessions in Rio de Janeiro until June 28. Finally, the Rubro-Negro squad will travel to Algarve, Portugal, on the 29th, where the mid-season break preparations will begin.

Will Flamengo have absences during the mid-season break?

Yes! Flamengo will have nine absences during the mid-season break, as some Rubro-Negro players have been called up for the World Cup. They are: Arrascaeta, Varela, De La Cruz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Lucas Paquetá, Danilo, Plata and Carrascal.

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