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What is Palmeiras’ next Libertadores match?

Palmeiras takes the field this Thursday (16) to face Sporting Cristal (PER) in the second round of the Libertadores. A direct rival of Flamengo in the 2026 season competitions, the São Paulo side will come up against two old acquaintances of Mengão once again.

That is because Zé Ricardo, former Flamengo coach, and Felipe Vizeu, a product of the club’s youth academy, are at Sporting Cristal. Both worked together at Mengão between 2016 and 2017 and will now face Palmeiras this Thursday (16).

What are Zé Ricardo’s and Felipe Vizeu’s numbers at Flamengo?

Zé Ricardo managed Flamengo’s first team for more than a year, between July 2016 and August 2017. During that span, the coach oversaw 78 matches, with 42 wins, 23 draws, and 13 losses. Finally, under him, the Rubro-Negro won the Campeonato Carioca.

On the other hand, Felipe Vizeu joined Flamengo in 2013, arriving directly from América-MG. In 2016, the forward was promoted to the senior team, remaining at Rubro-Negro until 2018, when he was sold to Udinese (ITA) for $6 million (R$19 million at the time). Wearing the Sacred Jersey, the academy graduate played in 75 matches, scoring 20 goals.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo faces Independiente Medellín this Thursday (16). Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the second round of the Libertadores group stage.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN and Disney+ will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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