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Sixth Round of the Carioca Featured Flamengo’s 7-1 Rout Over Sampaio Corrêa-RJ at Maracanã

Flamengo thrashed Sampaio Corrêa-RJ 7-1 this Saturday (07). Despite the scoreline, however, the Red and Black played at Maracanã without some of their starters, which, according to Filipe Luís, was related to “strength levels.”

— These are players who need to improve their strength levels, and we’re using this game so they can train and get in better shape — highlighted Filipe Luís to GE TV in the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca.

Who else from Flamengo was absent?

Therefore, Arrascaeta, Rossi, Léo Ortiz, Alex Sandro, and Varela sat out this Saturday (07) to recover their ideal physical condition for the rest of the season. Thus, Paquetá, Andrew, Vitão, Ayrton Lucas, and Emerson Lucas were called up to fill their respective spots.

Did it work out for the Red and Black against Sampaio Corrêa?

In addition to the rout, Flamengo secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Carioca. The Red and Black steamrolled the visitors and saw Nova Iguaçu, Boavista, and Madureira all draw their respective matches. As a result, the Red and Black advanced to face Botafogo in the next round.

What’s Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo now turns its attention to the clash with Vitória on Tuesday (10), for the third round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match will take place at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Barradão.

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