Flamengo squad train with eyes on Botafogo after win over Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Flamengo Athletes Did Not Get a Day Off This Thursday (12th)

Flamengo did their homework and defeated Cruzeiro 2-0 last Wednesday (11th) at Maracanã. After the victory in the fifth round of the Brasileirão, the red-and-black squad did not get a break and is training with focus on Botafogo.

In summary, according to details of the schedule released by Flamengo, the squad has a training session scheduled for the morning of this Thursday (12th). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, Leonardo Jardim leads the activity, which is set to start at 11:30 am (Brasília time).

How Was the Victory Against Cruzeiro?

It’s worth noting that Pedro opened the scoring just four minutes into the match after a slip-up by Cruzeiro’s defense. In addition, near the end of the game, Jorge Carrascal sealed the fate of the team coached by Tite with a ruthless chip shot, securing three points and Flamengo’s 2-0 victory.

What Is Flamengo’s Position in the Standings?

With the win over Cruzeiro at Maracanã, Flamengo climbed up the table in the Brazilian Championship. Now, the Red-and-Black occupies fourth place, with seven points earned so far.

When Is Flamengo’s Next Match?

After securing three more points in the Brasileirão, Flamengo remains focused on the national competition. That’s because, on Saturday (14th), the Most Beloved faces Botafogo in the sixth round of the championship. The classic takes place starting at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium, for the sixth round of the tournament.

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