CBF changes kick-off time for Flamengo v Palmeiras in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

The CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) changed the time of the match between Palmeiras and Flamengo this Wednesday. The match is now scheduled for 4:00 PM (Brasília time) on the upcoming October 19th (Sunday), and is valid for the 29th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Previously, the clash was set for 6:30 PM on October 19th. The change in time was due to a schedule adjustment requested by the broadcast rights holders.

The date and venue of the match remain unchanged. Flamengo will host Palmeiras at the Maracanã in a direct battle for the top positions in the standings.

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Palmeiras took the lead in the Campeonato Brasileiro last Sunday, reaching 55 points and matching Flamengo’s score – overtaking them on tiebreaker criteria. Verdão, however, has one game in hand compared to their rival, which will be played this Saturday.

The Alviverde still has two more matches before facing Flamengo. First, they take on Juventude this Saturday. Then, they face Red Bull Bragantino next Wednesday. Both games will be played at Allianz Parque.

Flamengo, meanwhile, will only face Botafogo, in a derby valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The match will take place next Wednesday (15th), at 7:30 PM, at Nilton Santos.

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