Flamengo v Fluminense: Leonardo Jardim set to face debut rivals again | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim won the Carioca title in his debut for Flamengo

Flamengo return to action this Sunday (12) to face Fluminense in a derby valid for the 11th round of the Brasileirão. The match will also mark head coach Leonardo Jardim’s reunion with the team from Laranjeiras, the opponent in the coach’s debut with the Rubro-Negro.

Leonardo Jardim was officially introduced as Flamengo’s head coach on March 4, after Filipe Luís was dismissed. The Portuguese manager then made his debut four days later, against Fluminense, in the final of the Campeonato Carioca.

How did the Carioca final between Flamengo and Fluminense go?

On that occasion, in the final of the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo drew 0-0 with Fluminense. With the draw, the state title was decided on penalties, with the Rubro-Negro winning 5-4. In other words, Leonardo Jardim made his Fla debut as a champion.

So, since arriving at Flamengo, Leonardo Jardim has managed eight matches, with five wins, two draws, and one loss. That means the Portuguese coach has a 70.9% success rate with Mengão.

Will Flamengo vs Fluminense be on Sunday?

Yes! It is worth noting that the derby between Flamengo and Fluminense had originally been scheduled for Saturday (11). However, after the Rubro-Negro had difficulties returning to Rio de Janeiro following the win over Cusco (PER) in the Libertadores, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) agreed to postpone the match to Sunday (12).

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Leonardo Jardim on the touchline, Flamengo now turn their focus back to the Brasileirão. This Sunday (12), the Rubro-Negro face Fluminense at 6:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 11th round of the league.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão derby.

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