CBF changes kick-off time for Flamengo v Palmeiras in the Brasileirão | OneFootball

Originally scheduled for 6:30 PM (Brasília time) on Sunday (19), match moved to 4 PM

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced this Wednesday (08) that the match between Flamengo and Palmeiras will have a new kickoff time. Initially set for 6:30 PM (Brasília time) on Sunday (19), the match has been moved up to 4 PM (Brasília time) on the same day, at Maracanã.

According to the CBF, the change comes after a request from the TV broadcasting rights holder, in this case, Globo. Therefore, the match, which was originally going to be shown on pay-per-view, will now be broadcast on free-to-air TV. The clash is valid for the 29th round.

Thus, the game will be broadcast on Globo, SporTV (cable TV), and Premiere (pay-per-view). In other words, Grupo Globo is making a big investment in showing the match on all three platforms, for what promises to be ‘the game’ of the Brasileirão.

HOW ARE FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS DOING RIGHT NOW?

Palmeiras and Flamengo are leading the Brasileirão with 55 points. However, the team from São Paulo has the advantage due to the number of wins. Another factor in favor of Abel Ferreira’s squad is that they have one game in hand, which will be played on Saturday (11) against Juventude.

Before the leaders face each other, both teams have other commitments. In addition to Juventude, Palmeiras will play Bragantino on the 15th. On the same date, Flamengo will visit Botafogo at Estádio Nilton Santos. In other words, only a win will do for Mengão to keep up with the league leaders.

LAST FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS OF THE YEAR?

Although we are in the final stretch of the year, this may not be the last Flamengo vs Palmeiras of the year. After all, both teams are in the semifinals of the Libertadores. Mengão will face Racing (ARG), while the São Paulo team will take on LDU (ECU). If the Brazilian teams come out on top, they will play the final in Peru on November 29.

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