Flamengo discover first opponents in the Americas Champions League | OneFootball

Nacional, from Uruguay, and Obras, from Argentina, will be Flamengo's first opponents

Flamengo learned on Friday (26) about their first two opponents in the Basketball Champions League Americas. Following the draw, the Most Beloved will face Nacional (URU) and Obras (ARG).

The draw took place at the FIBA Americas headquarters in Miami, United States, and Flamengo was placed in Group B. However, despite the group definitions, the organization has not yet announced the dates for the tournament games.

AND THE OTHER GROUPS?

Additionally, Group A consists of Paisas (COL), Astros (MEX), and Caimanes (COL). In Group C, Minas from Brazil will face Boca Juniors (ARG) and Aguada (URU). Finally, Group D is composed of Franca, a Brazilian team, Instituto (ARG), and UDEC (CHI).

WHAT ARE THE RULES?

The rules of the Basketball Champions League Americas remain the same. In the first phase, all teams face each other. Thus, the top two advance to the knockout stage, played in a best-of-three series. The organization will still decide the location of the final.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING?

Flamengo enters as the current champion of the Basketball Champions League Americas. Last season, the red-black team defeated Boca Juniors 83 to 57 at the Maracanãzinho. Additionally, Mengo is aiming for their third trophy, having also won in 2020-21.

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