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Abel Ferreira said Palmeiras have less rest time than other teams

As usual, coach Abel Ferreira uses press conferences to complain about Brazilian football. This time, the Palmeiras manager is upset with the match schedule, claiming the São Paulo club gets less rest than its opponents. However, data from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) contradict the Portuguese coach’s “whining.”

The CBF Technical Department monitors schedule data and intervals between matches, comparing teams. Thus, the federation’s tracking indicates that Flamengo and Palmeiras, the main contenders for this season’s titles, have practically the same average rest interval in 2026.

What are Palmeiras’ and Flamengo’s numbers in 2026?

Palmeiras began their 2026 season preparations on January 10, while Flamengo started one day later. So far, Abel Ferreira’s team have played 31 matches this year, with 22 losses, six draws, and three losses.

On the other hand, Flamengo have played 30 matches this season, totaling 16 wins, six draws, and eight losses. However, the Rubro-Negro do not have the same number of matches as Palmeiras because of the cancellation of the clash with Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (07) in the Libertadores.

What did Abel Ferreira say about Palmeiras’ schedule?

— Our directors don’t speak, but I do. We asked to change the date of the match against Bragantino and the Copa do Brasil, and it was denied. I’m not asking for a week to prepare for a match. Since I arrived in Brazil, I’ve always said the same thing -, he said, before concluding:

— At minimum, three days, play on the fourth day. I challenge you to look at Palmeiras’ schedules and those of the other teams. Whoever wins the schedule wins the Brasileirão -, Abel Ferreira concluded.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo begin preparations for their next commitment. This Sunday (10), the Rubro-Negro face Grêmio at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Rio Grande do Sul club’s stadium, in the 15th round of the Brasileirão.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Grêmio through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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