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What happened to Flamengo’s travel logistics after the match against Cusco (PER) in the Libertadores?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Flamengo is still in Peru after the 2-0 win over Cusco (PER) in their Libertadores opener. That is because the club’s travel logistics ended up being changed, and as a result, the arrival time of the Mengão squad in Rio de Janeiro was altered.

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the Flamengo delegation left Cusco on Thursday morning (09) bound for Arequipa, which is the first stop. Up to that point, the schedule had followed the original plan, but the departure from the Peruvian city was changed.

Initially, Flamengo would leave Arequipa at 1:15 p.m. (Brasília time), with arrival in Brazil expected by late afternoon this Thursday (09). However, the schedule changed, and the estimated arrival of the Rubro-Negro squad was pushed back to the evening at Galeão Airport in Rio de Janeiro.

ISN’T FLAMENGO TRAVELING ON A CHARTER FLIGHT?

It is important to note that Flamengo always opts for charter flights for matches throughout the season. However, Cusco airport does not have the capacity for an aircraft of that kind. Because of this, the squad will have to leave Peru via Arequipa.

HOW DID FLAMENGO VS CUSCO GO IN THE LIBERTADORES?

While the travel logistics to and from the match were turbulent, on the field Flamengo did not struggle that much. On Wednesday (08), Mengo faced Cusco and won 2-0, with goals from Bruno Henrique and Arrascaeta.

With that result, Flamengo took sole possession of first place in Group A of the Libertadores, with three points. Next come Independiente Medellín (COL) and Estudiantes (ARG), who drew 1-1 and each have one point. Finally, Cusco remained on zero.

SEE FLAMENGO’S GROUP IN THE LIBERTADORES

1st | Flamengo | 3 points 2nd | Independiente Medellín | 1 point 3rd | Estudiantes | 1 point 4th | Cusco | 0

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH OF THE 2026 SEASON?

Even with little time to rest, Flamengo return to the field on Saturday (11) to face Fluminense in the Brasileirão. Kickoff in the derby is at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the match details on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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