Coluna do Fla
·08 de julho de 2026
Friendlies and Brasileirão: Flamengo still have 6 July games

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·08 de julho de 2026

Flamengo are turning their full focus back to competitions after the recent break for the World Cup. Leonardo Jardim’s coaching staff have organized a series of preparatory friendlies in Europe and Brazil before the restart of the Brazilian Championship. Coluna do Fla brings the full schedule of these activities, detailing every commitment awaiting the Rubro-Negro side during the remainder of July.
Flamengo’s mid-season training period is aimed at improving the team physically and tactically before the return of official competitions. The run of fixtures began on July 3 with a 2-2 draw against River Plate (ARG).
Now, the Rubro-Negro squad face Lausanne (SUI) this Wednesday (08). After that, the challenge comes against Benfica (POR), in a celebratory match for the 25th anniversary of the Algarve Trophy, scheduled for July 11.
To wrap up the testing period, Flamengo will face Olimpia (PAR) on July 17 at Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.
Coluna do Fla reaffirms its commitment to the fans by sending professionals to Portugal to provide on-site coverage of the entire European training period. This direct presence guarantees exclusive information about behind-the-scenes developments and the squad’s performances.
In addition, Coluna do Fla’s reporting team will also be present at the upcoming matches. As a result, it will bring every detail of Flamengo’s preparation directly from the stadiums and training centers.
The official return to the Brazilian Championship takes place on July 22 against Chapecoense. At the moment, Mengão sit second in the table with 34 points, while still having one game in hand over leaders Palmeiras.
The end of the month has important matches in store. In addition to a game against São Paulo at the Maracanã, Rubro-Negro will face Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre.
The intense preparation reflects the football department’s desire to enter the second half of the season as competitively as possible. Every minute on the pitch in the friendlies serves as a key test for the necessary adjustments.
The Rubro-Negro fans, meanwhile, are eagerly awaiting the team’s performances upon their return to Brazilian pitches, confident in the push for the top of the Brasileirão table and qualification in the Libertadores.
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