Flamengo squad given time off after ending hoodoo against Juventude | OneFootball

Flamengo Players Report Back on Tuesday Morning (16th)

Sunday afternoon (14th) was more than special for Flamengo, as they broke a nearly 28-year taboo of not defeating Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi. In Caxias do Sul, the Most Beloved overcame the team from Rio Grande do Sul with a 2-0 victory in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. After the victory, the red-black squad received a day off on Monday (15th).

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, the Flamengo squad was given Monday (15th) off. Thus, the players will report back on Tuesday morning (16th) at Ninho do Urubu. At the training center, the team will begin preparations with full focus on the Libertadores.

How Was the Victory in the Brasileirão?

Still in the first half, Arrascaeta opened the scoring for Flamengo against Juventude. Later, in the second half, Emerson Royal extended the lead, securing the red-black victory by 2-0 at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium.

Thus, with the victory against Juventude, Flamengo reached 50 points in the Brasileirão and maintained their position as the leader of the competition. Additionally, Fla also increased their advantage as the best attack and defense in the competition. In total, the Red-Black scored 47 goals and conceded only ten in 22 matches played so far.

What Is Flamengo's Next Match?

Now, Flamengo shifts focus and prepares for the Copa Libertadores. This is because the Most Beloved will face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) on Thursday (18th), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the quarter-finals of the tournament.

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