Flamengo hold 10-day preparation edge before Vitória clash | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim’s side are stepping up preparations to face Vitória as they look to return to winning ways, and they carry a notable advantage.

According to Coluna Do Fla, Flamengo will have 10 days to prepare for the fixture, whereas Vitória will get only two because of Copa do Brasil duties.

Vitória are scheduled to play Athletico-PR on Monday three and Thursday six in the round of 16. Flamengo, meanwhile, were knocked out in the competition’s fifth phase by Vitória.

That tie saw Flamengo win the first leg 2-1 at the Maracanã through goals from Pedro and Evertton Araújo. Vitória turned it around at the Barradão with a 2-0 victory to qualify.

Flamengo arrive under pressure after two straight league draws. It finished 1-1 with São Paulo at the Maracanã, then 1-1 against Internacional at Beira-Rio.

The dropped points allowed Palmeiras to widen their lead at the top. Flamengo are second on 39 points, while Palmeiras have 47.

Vitória’s league form has also dipped, with two defeats and one draw in their last three matches. They sit 13th on 26 points.

The meeting is set for Sunday nine at 19:30 Brasília time at the Maracanã, in round 22 of the Brasileirão.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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