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What did Leonardo Jardim say after the Flamengo vs Cruzeiro match?

Coach Leonardo Jardim gave an interview right after the goalless draw between Flamengo and Cruzeiro. At Maracanã, the Portuguese coach celebrated his team's achievement, but made it clear that the team must go for all three points against Sport on Sunday (05), at Mineirão.

—We’ve taken four points from Flamengo, which is something hardly any other team in our league will manage. We’re satisfied, but I told the players that this point will only matter if next Sunday, against Sport, we have the ability to get all three points— said Leonardo Jardim at the press conference this Thursday (02).

HOW DID THE FLAMENGO VS CRUZEIRO MATCHES GO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro have already faced each other twice in the 2025 Brasileirão. In the first round, the team from Minas Gerais beat the Rubro-Negro 2-1, with Gabigol scoring in the final moments.

In the second round, the teams faced off in a match with a ‘final’ atmosphere, since Flamengo is the leader, while Cruzeiro is in third place. However, neither team managed to move much in the standings, as the match ended 0-0 at Maracanã.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION OF FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Even without the win, Flamengo remained in sole leadership of the Brasileirão with 55 points. For now, the Rubro-Negro has opened a three-point lead over Palmeiras, who are second, and four over Cruzeiro, in third place.

SEE THE TOP THREE IN THE BRASILEIRÃO: 1st | Flamengo | 55 points 2nd | Palmeiras | 52 points 3rd | Cruzeiro | 51 points

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Looking to stay in the lead, Flamengo faces Bahia this Sunday (05), for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Fonte Nova, in Salvador. Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will cover all the details of the match on YouTube.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.