It’ll be packed! Crowd expected for Flamengo v Palmeiras in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo put more than 70,000 tickets on sale for this Saturday’s (23) match

The ball is about to roll for Flamengo and Palmeiras this Sunday (23) at the Maracanã. The match, valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão, will have the unconditional support of the Nation at the ‘Sacred Temple’, which is expected to welcome a huge crowd to cheer Mengão on in search of three more points.

For this important clash, Flamengo made a total of 73,609 tickets available, covering all sections, VIP boxes, and complimentary admissions. The expected attendance is around 70,000 fans at the Maracanã. It is worth noting that tickets have been sold out since May 15.

HOW ARE FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS COMING INTO THE MATCH?

Flamengo head into the match boosted by a 1-0 win over Estudiantes (ARG). That result secured the Rubro-Negro a place in the round of 16 of the continental tournament with one match to spare.

Meanwhile, Palmeiras are trying to bounce back from a setback that delayed their possible qualification for the Libertadores round of 16. At home, the green-and-white side lost 1-0 to Cerro Porteño (PAR).

At the moment, Flamengo sit second in the Brasileirão table with 31 points, while Palmeiras have 35 and lead the competition. With that in mind, this Saturday’s (23) match presents the ideal opportunity to close the gap on their rivals at the top. On top of that, the red-and-black team has one game in hand compared to the São Paulo side.

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