Jardim steps up Flamengo prep for Estudiantes in Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo squad holds another training session at Ninho do Urubu

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Athletico-PR last Sunday (17), in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. After the match, the red-and-black squad was not given a day off on Monday (18). However, this Tuesday (19), the team is stepping up preparations for the match against Estudiantes (ARG).

In short, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim is leading Flamengo’s second training session focused on Estudiantes. Despite being practically assured of a place in the round of 16 of the Libertadores, Fla are fighting to qualify as leaders of Group A.

According to details of the schedule released by Flamengo, the red-and-black squad is scheduled to train at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (19). At the training center, the Rubro-Negro continues its planning for the next match at the Maracanã.

How did Fla’s last Libertadores match go?

In fact, Flamengo were unable to play the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage against Independiente Medellín (COL). That was because fans of the Colombian team staged several violent protests at Atanasio Girardot Stadium.

Using bombs, fireworks, stones and other prohibited objects, Colombian fans prevented the match from being held safely. As a result, the security forces confirmed there were no guarantees of protection and suspended the game.

Since then, Flamengo have been waiting for Conmebol to officially declare a walkover. With confirmation, the Most Beloved will add three more points and secure qualification for the round of 16 of the Libertadores, with only first or second place in the group left to be decided.

What are the details of the next match?

This Wednesday (20), Flamengo face Estudiantes in the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage. The match will take place at the Maracanã, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), with live broadcast on Rede Globo on free-to-air TV.

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