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Flamengo fans sold out tickets in all nine of Rubro-Negro’s away matches in the Brasileirão

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Athletico-PR in their last away match before the break for the World Cup. The game at Arena da Baixada reaffirmed an impressive mark by the Nação, which sold out the tickets in the section reserved for visiting fans in absolutely every match of this first stage of the Brasileirão. This massive presence reinforces the nationwide reach of Mengão, which fills the stands in every corner of the country.

In addition to the show in the stands, the players’ performances on the pitch kept pace with the fans. Flamengo closed out this first stretch with the best away record in the entire Brasileirão.

Over nine matches played away from home, the rubro-negro team earned five wins, picked up two draws, and suffered two defeats. In addition, the attack found the net 15 times, while the defense conceded six goals.

HOW DID FLAMENGO’S AWAY RUN GO?

The Most Beloved’s away campaign began with a stumble, a 2-1 loss to São Paulo, but the response came right after with a 2-1 win over Vitória. Soon after, the rubro-negro side delivered a commanding 3-0 victory in the derby against Botafogo and drew 1-1 with Corinthians.

After a bitter 3-0 defeat to Red Bull Bragantino, Flamengo put together a spectacular run. They beat Fluminense 2-1, thrashed Atlético-MG 4-0, defeated Grêmio 1-0 and, finally, wrapped up the list by holding Athletico-PR to a 1-1 draw at Arena da Baixada.

To ensure the fans could celebrate safely and comfortably, Flamengo’s board says it carried out intensive work behind the scenes. The directors explain that they strengthened ties directly with federations, public security agencies, and home clubs. According to the club, this prior planning paid off greatly and prevented bigger problems in the visiting sections around the country.

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WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED FROM THE NEXT MATCHES AT THE MARACANÃ?

Now, the Most Beloved’s reality changes completely. Flamengo will have an important run of home matches before the break for the World Cup. The first challenge comes this Wednesday (20), when the team faces Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores.

Right after that, the focus returns to the domestic stage. On Saturday (23), the Rubro-Negro takes on Palmeiras in one of the most anticipated clashes of the Brazilian Championship. The expectation from the board and coaching staff is for a full house, since both matches are expected to have completely packed stands at the Maracanã.

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