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Flamengo Delegation Landed in Rio de Janeiro Early This Thursday Morning (06)

Flamengo drew 0-0 with São Paulo last Wednesday (05), in a match valid for the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. After the match, the red-and-black squad did not get a break and is training this Thursday (06), focusing on Santos.

In summary, according to the schedule released by Flamengo, the squad trains in the afternoon at Ninho do Urubu. Thus, Filipe Luís leads the red-and-black activity starting at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (06).

It is important to note that the match against São Paulo took place at Vila Belmiro, Santos’ stadium, because Morumbi is hosting a series of concerts. After the draw, the Flamengo delegation returned to Rio de Janeiro, landing at around 4:15 a.m. (Brasília time).

How was the match?

In short, Flamengo and São Paulo played a lively game from the first half. Not by chance, the São Paulo team opened the scoring before the 5th minute of the match.

However, it didn’t take long for Flamengo to equalize at 1-1, after the referee awarded a penalty on Arrascaeta. The number 10 stepped up and converted, leveling the score at Vila Belmiro.

It’s worth noting that Flamengo took the lead in the 18th minute of the second half. In the play, Arrascaeta was sent through at speed, Arboleda made a partial clearance, but the number 10 chased the ball and kept it in play.

With that, Emerson Royal crossed perfectly for Samuel Lino to put Flamengo ahead on the scoreboard. In the 34th minute, São Paulo equalized again with Ferreira, who received the cross and finished into Rossi’s net: 2-2.

What now?

Now, Flamengo remains focused on the Brazilian Championship. That’s because, on Sunday (09), the Most Beloved faces Santos. At Maracanã, the teams play the 33rd round of the Brasileirão starting at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

How is Flamengo’s position in the standings?

With the draw against São Paulo, Flamengo reached the same 65 points as leaders Palmeiras. However, the Alviverde still play this round and face Santos this Thursday (06) at Allianz Parque, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

Thus, Palmeiras could return to being the sole leader of the Brasileirão if they beat Santos. It’s worth mentioning that the Santos team is in the relegation zone (Z-4) and is playing another ‘do or die’ match in the Brazilian Championship.

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