Flamengo can ‘twist the knife’ in race for Brasileirão top spot | OneFootball

In a match against Athletico-PR, Flamengo can take a big step toward the top of the Brasileirão

Flamengo currently sit in second place in the Brasileirão. But that could change soon, and the first step could come this Sunday (17), when Fla face Athletico Paranaense.

Athletico-PR are not among the main title contenders in the competition. However, a specific context makes this match a real decider. After all, if they win, Flamengo will boost their chances of taking over the top spot in the Brasileirão.

What does Flamengo need to become Brasileirão leaders?

Basically, to move into first place, Flamengo simply need to win their next two Brasileirão matches. Fla currently have 30 points and, if they beat Athletico, will move up to 33. Palmeiras, who have already played in the 16th round, drew with Cruzeiro and reached 35.

Next comes the direct clash between Flamengo and Palmeiras at the Maracanã. In this way, another win for the Rubro-Negro would take the team to 36 points and, naturally, keep their São Paulo rivals on 35.

It is also worth noting that Flamengo would still have the ‘advantage’ of having one game in hand over Palmeiras. That means they could extend their lead at the top later on. The head-to-head takes place next Sunday (23), in the 17th round of the Brasileirão.

When is the Flamengo vs Athletico match?

Athletico-PR vs Flamengo kicks off at Arena da Baixada at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (17). Coluna do Fla will have reporters live from the stadium, and you can follow all the match details through live updates, as well as on our social media.

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