Flamengo close in on symbolic first-half title in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo takes the lead in the Brasileirão, but needs to 'dry out' opponents this Sunday (10)

Flamengo defeated Mirassol 2-1 on Saturday (09), at Maracanã, in the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship, and is on track to win the symbolic title of the first half. The leadership in this stage of the competition usually serves as an important indicator, or even a 'prophecy', of the champion at the end of the season. This is because, in most editions, a large part of the leaders at the end of the first half ended up with the trophy in their hands.

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO NEED TO GUARANTEE THE SYMBOLIC TITLE OF THE FIRST HALF?

With the 40 points won in the victory over Mirassol, Flamengo did its homework. Now, it's very close to confirming the symbolic title. To do this, the fan needs to 'dry out' Cruzeiro and Palmeiras this Sunday (10), in decisive matches for the 19th round.

Cruzeiro, who faces Santos, cannot take a six-goal difference in the balance. Palmeiras, with two games less, cannot beat Ceará. If they draw, they can even reach 40 points, but would have to take 18 goals from the balance.

DOES FLAMENGO STILL HAVE A POSTPONED GAME?

Flamengo will still have the chance to increase the score in the first half. This is because the red-black team has a postponed game against Sport, valid for the 12th round. It is worth noting that the duel was postponed due to the red-black participation in the Club World Cup.

TURNING POINT?

Before refocusing on the Brasileirão, Flamengo has a decisive commitment to the Libertadores. Therefore, next Wednesday (13), Filipe Luís' team faces Internacional at Maracanã. The match, valid for the first leg of the round of 16, starts at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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