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Flamengo Players to Reassemble on Tuesday (17)

Flamengo defeated Botafogo 2-1 last Sunday (15), securing a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 Carioca. As a result, this Monday (16) during Carnival, the red-black team was given a day off.

In summary, according to a report by Coluna do Fla, the Flamengo team will reassemble on Tuesday morning (17). At Ninho do Urubu, Filipe Luís will begin preparing the players for the match against Lanús (ARG), scheduled for Thursday (19).

Moreover, with the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús in mind, the Flamengo delegation will also travel to Argentina on Tuesday (17). Thus, the red-black team will first train at the training center and then travel to the match location.

Additionally, the Flamengo squad will complete their preparation for the match against Lanús in Argentina. This is because, on Wednesday (18), Filipe Luís will still lead the last training session of the red-black team on Argentine soil.

What is Flamengo's Situation in the Carioca?

After defeating Botafogo 2-1, Flamengo qualified for the semifinals of the Carioca. Thus, the Most Beloved will face Madureira in the next phase. After all, the suburban tricolor defeated Boavista 2-1 in the state tournament's quarterfinals.

Despite this, Ferj has not yet set the dates for the home and away matches between Flamengo and Madureira for the semifinals of the Carioca. Meanwhile, the Red-Black knows that before returning to the state tournament, they will have an important commitment in the Recopa Sudamericana.

What is Flamengo's Next Match?

This Thursday (19), Flamengo will face Lanús in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The match will take place in Argentina, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN, on the subscription channel.

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