Flamengo boss on firing up squad for Mirassol clash in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo’s Main Squad is in Qatar for the Intercontinental Tournament

Flamengo faced Mirassol this Saturday (06) with an alternative lineup and ended in a 3-3 draw in the 38th round of the Brasileirão. Mengão’s coach, Bruno Pivetti, was asked about how he motivated the players, since the match was only to ‘fulfill the schedule’.

— Regarding motivation, there is no greater motivation than representing the biggest club in the Americas on the field. The players gave their all because it’s a great opportunity. Flamengo today has a very qualified squad — he said, before concluding:

— The youth players knew it was a golden opportunity for them. As did the professional players, who ran a lot in today’s match — Bruno Pivetti concluded.

What is Flamengo’s Situation in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo secured the Brasileirão title in the last round, after a 1-0 victory over Ceará at Maracanã. Thus, the main players of Mengão did not play against Mirassol, since they were traveling for the Intercontinental Cup.

Thanks to their fourth Libertadores title, won after a victory over Palmeiras, Flamengo secured a spot in the Intercontinental Cup. Thus, Mengão will debut against Cruz Azul (MEX) this Wednesday (10). The current Champions League winner, PSG (FRA), is guaranteed in the final.

What is Flamengo’s Next Match?

Therefore, Flamengo remains focused on winning another title in 2025. This Wednesday (10), the Rubro-Negro faces Cruz Azul (MEX) at 2:00 PM (Brasília time), in the first match of the Intercontinental Cup.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube), and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Cruz Azul match.

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