Flamengo can ‘twist the knife’ in race for Brasileirão top spot | OneFootball

In a match against Athletico-PR, Flamengo can take a big step toward the top of the Brasileirão

Flamengo currently sits in second place in the Brasileirão. But that could change soon, and the first step could come this Sunday (17), when Fla faces Athletico Paranaense.

Athletico-PR is not among the main title contenders in the competition. However, a specific context makes this match a real decider. After all, if they win, Flamengo will increase their chances of taking over the top spot in the Brasileirão.

What does Flamengo need to become Brasileirão leader?

Basically, to move into first place, Flamengo just needs to win its next two Brasileirão matches. Right now, Fla has 30 points and, if they beat Athletico, will go up to 33. Palmeiras, which has already played in the 16th round, drew with Cruzeiro and reached 35.

Next comes the direct clash between Flamengo and Palmeiras at the Maracanã. In this way, another win for the Rubro-Negro side would take the team to 36 points and, logically, keep the São Paulo rival on 35.

It is also worth noting that Flamengo would still have the ‘advantage’ of having one game in hand over Palmeiras. That way, they could extend their lead later on. The head-to-head takes place next Saturday (23), in the 17th round of the Brasileirão.

When is Flamengo vs Athletico?

Athletico-PR vs Flamengo kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (17) at Arena da Baixada. Coluna do Fla will have coverage live from the stadium, and you can follow all the details of the match through live updates, as well as on our social media.

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