Jardim steps up prep for Flamengo v Palmeiras in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo focus on a ‘decisive’ clash against Palmeiras on Saturday (23)

Last Wednesday (20), Flamengo secured qualification for the Copa Libertadores round of 16 after beating Estudiantes (ARG) 1-0. After that, on Thursday (21), the Rubro-Negro squad began preparations for the match against Palmeiras. Now, this Friday (22), Leonardo Jardim is stepping up training.

In short, according to schedule details released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad will train on Friday afternoon (22). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will oversee Flamengo’s session, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. (Brasília time).

When is Flamengo’s next match?

It is worth noting that Flamengo and Palmeiras will face off starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (23). The match, valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão, will take place at the Maracanã, with live coverage on Premiere pay-per-view.

The match is even being seen as an ‘early final,’ since it pits the top two teams in the Brasileirão standings against each other. While Palmeiras lead the league with 35 points, the Most Beloved sit in second place with 31.

With that, if Flamengo beat Palmeiras, they will move to within just one point of the lead, while still having a game in hand over the São Paulo side. Finally, Coluna do Fla will be at the Maracanã to follow every detail of this Brasileirão ‘decider.’

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