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Flamengo squad trains at Ninho do Urubu this Monday (18)

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Athletico-PR last Sunday (17), in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. After the match, the red-and-black squad was not given a day off and, this Monday (18), begins preparations for the next Libertadores match.

In short, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim leads Flamengo’s first training session focused on Estudiantes (ARG). Despite being all but assured of a place in the Libertadores round of 16, Fla is fighting to qualify as the top team in Group A.

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the Flamengo squad is scheduled to train at 11 a.m. (Brasília time) this Monday (18). At the training center, the Rubro-Negro continues its schedule with the next match at the Maracanã in mind.

How did Fla’s last Libertadores match go?

In fact, Flamengo was unable to play the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage, against Independiente Medellín (COL). That is because fans of the Colombian team carried out several violent protests at Atanasio Girardot Stadium.

Using bombs, fireworks, stones, and other prohibited objects, Colombian fans prevented the match from being held safely. Therefore, security forces stated that there were no guarantees of protection and suspended the game.

Since then, Flamengo has been waiting for Conmebol to officially confirm the walkover. Once confirmed, the Mengão will add three more points and secure qualification for the Libertadores round of 16, with only whether it finishes first or second in the group still to be decided.

What are the details of the next match?

This Wednesday (20), Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) in the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage. The match takes place at the Maracanã, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live broadcast on Rede Globo on free-to-air TV.

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