Copa do Brasil can aid Flamengo v Cruzeiro in Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

First leg between Flamengo and Cruzeiro in the Libertadores round of 16 will take place at Mineirão

Conmebol confirmed this Friday (29) that Flamengo and Cruzeiro will face each other in the Libertadores round of 16. As a result, the Copa do Brasil could tip the scales in the matchup, since Mengão does not need to worry about the domestic tournament.

Of course, the ideal scenario would be for Fla to still be competing in the Copa do Brasil. However, Cruzeiro still have to face Chapecoense in the national competition, which means more wear and tear than for Mengo, who will have free dates.

So, will there be time to train?

The first-leg matches of the Copa do Brasil are expected to take place between August 1 and 2 (Saturday and Sunday). The return leg, however, could fall on August 5 or 6 (Wednesday or Thursday).

However, the Libertadores round of 16 begins on August 11. Therefore, the Minas Gerais side will be busy with the domestic knockout tournament, while the Rio side can train for the continental competition.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Before the Libertadores, Flamengo return to the Brasileirão on Saturday (30). Thus, Mengão will face Coritiba at the Maracanã, starting at 4:00 PM (Brasília time), in the 18th round.

So, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match through the website, YouTube, and other social media platforms. The match broadcast, however, will be on SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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