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Flamengo play their final friendly in Portugal

Estádio Algarve, in Portugal, will host the clash between Flamengo and Benfica (POR) this Saturday (11). The match, valid for the Algarve Trophy, represents Mengão’s third and final challenge during the midseason break held during the calendar pause for the 2026 World Cup.

In short, Flamengo vs Benfica will be broadcast live on Band on free-to-air TV. In addition, SporTV on cable, Premiere via pay-per-view, and Bandplay via streaming will also show the midseason friendly. The match kicks off at 3:00 PM (Brasília time).

What about Coluna do Fla?

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla TV will cover Flamengo vs Benfica live on YouTube. The most red-and-black team on the internet follows every detail of Mengão daily through the website and social media.

In addition, it is important to highlight that Coluna do Fla is in Portugal providing on-site coverage of Flamengo’s midseason break. Simon Lédo and Rock Hudson are sending exclusive updates on Mengão’s time in Europe.

How are Flamengo coming into the match?

In short, Flamengo opened their midseason schedule in Portugal with a 2-2 draw against River Plate (ARG) last Friday (03). For the red-and-black side, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique scored the goals in the friendly.

After that, Flamengo beat Lausanne Sport (SUI) 2-0 last Wednesday (08) in their second friendly of the midseason break in Portugal. It is worth noting that, despite the elimination of all national teams featuring Flamengo players at the World Cup, Mengão still face the challenge of nine absences due to call-ups.

As a result, Leonardo Jardim has been using the midseason break in Portugal to take a closer look at Flamengo’s academy youngsters and evaluate backup players during the preparation period. That is because the main goal of Flamengo’s European midseason break is to give the players match rhythm ahead of the return of the Brasileirão and the continuation of the Copa Libertadores.

Do Flamengo have other matches during the midseason break?

After facing River Plate and Lausanne Sports, Flamengo wrap up their friendlies in Portugal against Benfica. However, after returning to Brazil, Mengão will have one more friendly before resuming official competitions.

That is because Flamengo have confirmed a friendly in the Federal District on July 17 against Olimpia (PAR). The match will take place at Mané Garrincha Stadium, starting at 8:00 PM (Brasília time). The game is part of the red-and-black club’s midseason schedule and will be the team’s final commitment before official competitions resume in the second half of 2026.

When will Flamengo officially return to the pitch?

Finally, Flamengo will only return to action on July 22. On that occasion, Mengão will face Chapecoense in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the clash will be played away from home at Arena Condá.

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