Filipe Luís sets up strongest Flamengo for Ceará, eyes Intercontinental | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Cruz Azul (MEX) in the first Intercontinental match

Flamengo secured a spot in the Club Intercontinental after winning their fourth Libertadores title on Saturday (29). Amid the start of the tournament, Filipe Luís is considering facing Ceará with 'full strength' this Wednesday (03) to secure the Brasileirão title with one round to spare.

With the Brasileirão title secured, Flamengo will be able to rest the starters in the last round, aiming to arrive rested for the Intercontinental. While facing Mirassol on Sunday (07), Flamengo's first match in the world tournament takes place on December 10, against Cruz Azul (MEX).

On the other hand, if they don't confirm the Brasileirão title against Ceará, Flamengo will have to use 'full force' to beat Mirassol in the last round and become champions. In this way, the starters would not have more time to rest between matches.

Who are Flamengo's opponents in the Club Intercontinental?

As mentioned earlier, Flamengo's first opponent in the Intercontinental will be Cruz Azul, on December 10. If they advance, Flamengo will face Pyramids FC (EGY) in the tournament's semifinal. Finally, in the final, Flamengo could face PSG (FRA) on the 17th.

Can CBF change Flamengo's schedule?

Trying to give Flamengo more rest for the Intercontinental, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is considering moving the match against Mirassol to Saturday (06). However, for this to happen, Flamengo needs to secure the Brasileirão title this Wednesday (03) against Ceará.

How can Flamengo secure the Brasileirão title in advance?

To avoid depending on the last round, Flamengo needs to beat Ceará. Otherwise, Flamengo will have to hope for Palmeiras to slip up. If the Libertadores runner-up draws or loses to Atlético-MG, Flamengo confirms the ninth championship, regardless of the result at Maracanã.

When do Flamengo and Ceará face each other?

Trying to secure the Brasileirão title, Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (03) to face Ceará. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the 37th round of the national championship.

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

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