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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. 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 will train on Thursday morning (21). Therefore, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim will lead Fla’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 have already secured a place in the Libertadores round of 16. 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 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 considered a “war,” as it features a clash between the top two teams in the Brasileirão standings. While Palmeiras lead the league with 35 points, the Most Beloved sit in second place with 31.

Therefore, if Flamengo beat Palmeiras, they will move to within just one point of the top, 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 ‘decisive clash’.

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