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Flamengo Faces Unstable Moment at the Start of the Season

Flamengo is drawing 0-0 with Madureira at the Maracanã this Sunday (22), in the first leg of the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca. However, the red-black fans protested before the start of the match and also during halftime against the team.

“Shame, shameless team”, sang the Flamengo fans present at the Maracanã, before the start of the game and at halftime. Thus, the red-blacks also took the opportunity to protest on social media and reinforce the chant against the players.

HOW WAS THE MATCH AGAINST MADUREIRA?

Flamengo is a heavy favorite against Madureira in the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca. However, the red-black team had more possession and shots, but couldn't score. Thus, they went into halftime with the game tied at 0-0.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

However, the Flamengo fans have been protesting due to the below-expected performance at the start of the season. This is because, in the Campeonato Carioca, the red-black team almost played in the relegation playoff. They secured a spot in the knockout stage only in the last round.

In the Campeonato Brasileiro, they had an irregular start and are in 11th place, with only four points in nine games. Additionally, they were surpassed by Corinthians in the Supercopa do Brasil. Finally, they were defeated by Lanús (ARG) 1-0 away from home in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

After the match against Madureira, Flamengo will refocus on the Recopa Sudamericana. This is because the red-black team faces Lanús on Thursday (26) at the Maracanã, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). Thus, Coluna do Fla provides all the information about the match.

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