“World force”: Bragantino boss hails Flamengo before Brasileirão | OneFootball

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·2 April 2026

“World force”: Bragantino boss hails Flamengo before Brasileirão

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What did Red Bull Bragantino coach Vagner Mancini say about Flamengo?


Flamengo take the field this Thursday (02) to face Red Bull Bragantino in the ninth round of the Brasileirão. Before the ball starts rolling, the coach of the São Paulo team, Vagner Mancini, was full of praise for the Rubro-Negro.

We have Flamengo and Mirassol coming up. Obviously, we’re going to do everything we can to win, but they are two difficult matches, once again. All teams will have ups and downs during the championship, but I have to worry about my own -, he said, before concluding:


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I want to get back to winning as quickly as possible. We have Flamengo at home, which is a great opportunity for that, to turn things around. Obviously respecting a team that is a powerhouse in South America and in the world. But we will do everything to win -, he concluded in an interview with ‘GE’.

How are Flamengo and Bragantino coming into the match?

It is worth noting that Flamengo come into this Thursday (02) with confidence, given that they are still unbeaten under Leonardo Jardim. In five matches under the Portuguese coach, the Rubro-Negro have three wins and two draws. On the other hand, Bragantino have three defeats in their last three matches.

What is the situation of Flamengo and Bragantino in the Brasileirão?

At the moment, Flamengo sit sixth in the Brasileirão with 14 points. In seven matches, Leonardo Jardim’s team have four wins, two draws, and one defeat. On the other hand, Bragantino have not won in six matches in the competition, sitting in 15th place with eight points.

When do Flamengo and Bragantino face each other?

The clash between Flamengo and Bragantino takes place this Thursday (02). On that occasion, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques, in Bragança Paulista, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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