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Flamengo faces Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil Round of 16

Flamengo continues its preparation to face Atlético-MG on Thursday (31), for the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Amidst the training of Filipe Luís's team, two teams kick off the knockout stage of the national tournament this Tuesday (29): Botafogo vs. Red Bull Bragantino.

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Thus, Botafogo and Bragantino start the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The first leg takes place at 7 PM (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth noting that the match will be broadcasted on SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view). Finally, the return match will be on August 6, at Cicero de Souza Marques Stadium.

WHO DOES FLAMENGO FACE IN THE ROUND OF 16?

As in recent years, Flamengo started its journey in the Copa do Brasil in the third phase of the tournament. On that occasion, the Most Beloved faced Botafogo-PB and defeated the team 5-2 on aggregate. Thus, having qualified for the Round of 16, Filipe Luís's team will face Atlético-MG, reenacting the final of the 2024 edition of the competition.

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Flamengo, in fact, seeks to defend the champion's 'belt' and achieve the sixth championship of the Copa do Brasil. After all, in 2024, Filipe Luís's team lifted the tournament trophy after defeating Atlético-MG itself, 4-1 on aggregate. Before that, however, the Most Beloved had already won the national competition title on four occasions: 1990, 2006, 2013, and 2022.

WHEN WILL THE GAME BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG BE?

The game between Flamengo and Atlético-MG takes place this Thursday (31), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The match, which takes place at Maracanã, will be covered by Coluna do Fla, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the classic.

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