Coluna do Fla
·8 de julio de 2026
Between internationals and Brasileirão: Flamengo still have 6 July games

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·8 de julio de 2026

Flamengo are fully refocusing on competitions after the recent break for the World Cup. Leonardo Jardim’s coaching staff has organized a series of preparatory friendlies in Europe and Brazil ahead of the restart of the Brazilian Championship. Coluna do Fla brings the full schedule of these activities, detailing every commitment awaiting the Rubro-Negro team during the rest of July.
Flamengo’s mid-season training period is aimed at improving fitness and tactics before official competitions resume. The run of fixtures began on July 3, with a 2-2 draw against River Plate (ARG).
Now, the Rubro-Negro squad faces Lausanne (SUI) this Wednesday (08). Next, the challenge is against Benfica (POR), in a celebratory match marking the 25th anniversary of the Algarve Trophy, scheduled for July 11.
To wrap up the testing period, Flamengo will face Olimpia (PAR) on July 17 at Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.
Coluna do Fla reaffirms its commitment to the fans by sending professionals to Portugal to provide on-site coverage of the entire European mid-season training camp. This direct presence guarantees exclusive information about behind-the-scenes developments and the squad’s performances.
In addition, Coluna do Fla’s reporting team will also be present at the upcoming matches. This way, it will bring every detail of the Rubro-Negro preparation directly from the stadiums and training centers.
The official return to the Brazilian Championship will take place on July 22 against Chapecoense. At the moment, Mengão sits second in the table with 34 points, while still having one game in hand on leaders Palmeiras.
The end of the month features important matches. In addition to a game against São Paulo at the Maracanã, Rubro-Negro will face Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre.
The intense preparation reflects the football department’s desire to reach the second half of the season as competitive as possible. Every minute on the pitch in these friendlies serves as a key test for the necessary adjustments.
The Rubro-Negro fans, meanwhile, are eagerly awaiting the team’s performances when it returns to Brazilian pitches, confident in the pursuit of the top of the Brasileirão table and qualification in the Libertadores.
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