Flamengo break could bring rematch of 2019 Libertadores final | OneFootball

Falkirk (SCO), Birmingham (ENG) and Benfica (POR) are Flamengo’s opponents during the mid-season break

The Brazilian football break for the World Cup gives Flamengo the chance to hold a mid-season training camp. As a result, Mengão plans to play friendlies in Portugal, which could be the stage for a reunion with River Plate (ARG), runners-up to the Rubro-Negro in the Libertadores.

This is because the middle of the Brasileirão season is, in Argentina, the league’s recess period. So Flamengo’s mid-season camp would coincide with River’s preseason, and the Argentine club is considering playing against the Most Beloved as preparation. The information comes from Argentine journalist Germán Balcarce.

Has the match between Flamengo and River Plate already been confirmed?

The Buenos Aires side is also considering facing Santos instead of Fla in the Portuguese-speaking country. So far, however, Mengo has only confirmed friendlies against Falkirk (SCO), Birmingham (ENG) and Benfica (POR).

How is this a rematch of the 2019 Libertadores final?

If the friendly is confirmed, Mengão and River will meet for the first time since the 2019 Libertadores final. On that occasion, Fla were trailing 1-0 until the 44th minute of the second half, when they came from behind to secure their second title after 38 years.

What is Flamengo’s situation during this World Cup break?

the Most Beloved has nine players called up for the World Cup. The rest, however, are on break. Therefore, Flamengo’s mid-season training camp will take place in July, while the tournament is still ongoing.

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