Leonardo Jardim opens up on Flamengo v Palmeiras title race | OneFootball

What did Leonardo Jardim say about the title race with Palmeiras?

With the 2-1 win over Fluminense, Flamengo closed the gap on Palmeiras, the current leaders of the Brazilian Championship. For this reason, coach Leonardo Jardim spoke openly about the title race with the São Paulo side.

— Flamengo does not play alone; it has its opponents, who will try to make things difficult for us. Every match is a final. Now we will think about the Libertadores and then look at the league,” he said, before concluding:

— We have to do our job, like we did today, earn three more points, and keep climbing the table. We will do our part and then see what happens with the others,” he concluded.

Did Flamengo move up in the Brasileirão standings?

With the 2-1 win, Flamengo moved up to second place in the Brazilian Championship. Now, the Most Beloved has 20 points, six fewer than leaders Palmeiras. However, it is worth noting that the Rubro-Negro has a game in hand.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Now, Flamengo is preparing to face Independiente Medellín (COL) on Thursday (16), at the Maracanã, in the second round of the Libertadores group stage. The match is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Brasília time.

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