Flamengo can go second in the Brasileirão today against Fluminense | OneFootball

Rio classic marks direct battle for position in the Brasileirão

After an inconsistent start, Flamengo has picked up its level again in the Brasileirão and is right on the heels of the G-4. Now, this Sunday (12), the Rubro-Negro has another important clash in the title race: Fla will face Fluminense, and whoever wins will become the competition’s runner-up.

At the moment, Fluminense is already in second place. With 20 points from 10 matches, the team from Laranjeiras trails only Palmeiras, which has 25.

Meanwhile, Flamengo is in fifth, with 17 points from nine matches. Therefore, if the Most Beloved wins Fla-Flu, it will reach the same number of points as its Rio rival, but will move ahead on tiebreakers.

Can other teams finish the round in 2nd place?

At this moment, only Flamengo and Fluminense have a chance to finish the 11th round in second place. That is because São Paulo and Bahia, both with 20 points, already played on Saturday (12). Therefore, they no longer have a chance to add to their totals.

Could there be a change at the top?

At the moment, Palmeiras is the outright leader of the Brasileirão, with 25 points from 10 matches. The green-and-white team takes the field this Sunday (12) against Corinthians. However, even if it loses, it cannot be caught.

However, it is worth noting that Palmeiras has played one more match than Flamengo in the Brazilian Championship. That is why the gap could shrink once the number of matches is evened out.

What are the details of Fla-Flu?

Finally, Flamengo and Fluminense face off starting at 6 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (12). The match takes place at the Maracanã, valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão, with live coverage on Premiere, on pay-per-view.

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