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Vitória knocked Flamengo out in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil

Flamengo has been eliminated from the Copa do Brasil. However, former player Neto, a Corinthians idol, said the news is bad not only for Mengão, but also for Palmeiras. The presenter believes that having one less competition to play means more training time for Fla.

— The worst thing that happened for Palmeiras was Flamengo being knocked out of the Copa do Brasil. Because that means Flamengo will become even stronger than it already is. Congratulations to Jair Ventura’s Vitória, but Flamengo will have more time to train and focus on the Brasileirão,” Neto said.

Why does Neto think that?

The Rubro-Negro is keeping an eye on the top spot in the Brasileirão. After all, Palmeiras has 34 points, while Fla has 30 with a game in hand. So, if the São Paulo side slips up, the Rio club could close the gap and really heat up the battle for first place.

Who are Palmeiras and Flamengo playing?

At Allianz Parque, Palmeiras faces Cruzeiro starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (16). In Curitiba, Flamengo takes on Athletico-PR starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) on Sunday (17). Both matches are part of the Brasileirão.

Where to watch Flamengo vs Athletico-PR?

Flamengo and Athletico-PR face off this Sunday (17), starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, in the 16th round of the Brasileirão. Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage, while the broadcast will be on SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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