Palmeiras draw with Cruzeiro, Flamengo can go 2 points off top | OneFootball

Currently, Flamengo leads the Brazilian Championship in points dropped

Palmeiras drew 1-1 with Cruzeiro this Saturday (16) at Arena Barueri, in the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship. With the result, Flamengo can move even closer to the top spot with a win this Sunday (17) against Athletico-PR.

What does the Brasileirão table look like?

Competition table provided by Superscore

Palmeiras currently sits at the top of the Brazilian Championship table with 35 points. Flamengo, meanwhile, has 30 and two games in hand compared to the São Paulo side. In other words, if they win both matches they still have to play, the Rubro-Negro will become the new leader of the Brasileirão.

Is Flamengo the leader of the Brasileirão in points dropped?

Yes! Flamengo has dropped fewer points than Palmeiras in the current edition of the Brazilian Championship. That is because the São Paulo team has played 16 matches and earned 35 points, while the Rubro-Negro has 30 points from 14 games.

Which matches does Flamengo still have in hand?

One of them is against Athletico-PR this Sunday (17) at Arena da Baixada, in the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship. Flamengo’s other game in hand is against Mirassol at the Maracanã, which still does not have a date set by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

What time is the Flamengo vs Athletico-PR match?

Flamengo faces Athletico-PR starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (17) at Arena da Baixada. The match, valid for the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship, will be broadcast on Premiere pay-per-view and on SporTV on cable.

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