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

Last Wednesday (20), Flamengo secured qualification for the Round of 16 of the Libertadores after beating Estudiantes (ARG) 1-0. Now, with no time to rest, the Rubro-Negro squad begins preparations for the match against Palmeiras.

In short, according to details of the schedule released by Flamengo, the Rubro-Negro squad trains on Thursday morning (21). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will lead Flamengo’s session, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. (Brasília time).

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Libertadores?

Although still awaiting Conmebol’s decision on the canceled match against Independiente Medellín (COL), Flamengo are already guaranteed a place in the Round of 16 of the Libertadores. At the moment, the Most Beloved has ten points and, if the walkover is confirmed, will move to 13.

What is the situation in Group A?

When is Flamengo’s next match?

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

The match is even being considered a ‘war,’ as it pits the top two teams in the Brasileirão table against each other. While Palmeiras lead the league with 35 points, the Most Beloved are in second place with 31.

Therefore, if Flamengo beat Palmeiras, they will be just one point behind the leaders, while still having one 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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