Flamengo target Libertadores semi-final then host Red Bull Bragantino | OneFootball

Flamengo face a pivotal week, with Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle on Thursday and Red Bull Bragantino on Sunday. According to Coluna Do Fla, the club has set out a full schedule covering Libertadores and Brasileirão duties.

Fresh from a 2-1 win over Corinthians on Sunday 13, the squad reconvened at 11h on Monday 14 at Ninho do Urubu, then trained at 10h on Tuesday 15. Leonardo Jardim oversaw a final session on Wednesday 16.

The Libertadores quarter-final second leg kicks off at 21h30 on Thursday 17 at the Maracanã, with Flamengo chasing a semi-final spot. The first leg ended 2-0 to Mengão in Quito, so they can lose by one goal and still advance. Any aggregate draw would take it to penalties.

The players return to work at 11h on Friday 18 as focus shifts to Red Bull Bragantino. The league meeting is scheduled for 18h30 on Sunday 20 at the Maracanã.

In total, there will be three sessions geared towards the 28th round, culminating on matchday at Ninho do Urubu. Flamengo lead the league on 57 points from 27 games, with Palmeiras second on 56. Victory over Red Bull Bragantino would be important to avoid relying on Palmeiras to stay top.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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