Flamengo begins a decisive week with a rigorous travel plan as they prepare to face Cruzeiro in the Libertadores and Mirassol in the Brazilian Serie A.
After securing an important victory against Vitória last Sunday (9), the Flamengo squad is turning its attention to two crucial challenges. Under the command of Leonardo Jardim, the Rio de Janeiro club has already outlined its full travel and training schedule, aiming to maintain a strong performance in both the continental tournament and the national league.
The primary focus is on the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. With the match scheduled for this Wednesday (12) at the Mineirão stadium, the team will have a tight two-day window for specific preparations to face the team from Belo Horizonte.
Full focus on Belo Horizonte
The Rubro-Negro’s logistics plan includes a final training session at the Ninho do Urubu training ground on Tuesday (11) before the delegation departs for Minas Gerais. The clash at the Mineirão is seen as a major test for the club’s aspirations this season, and securing a favorable result away from home is essential to build an advantage before the return leg at the Maracanã.
Intense sequence in the Brazilian Serie A
The calendar offers no respite. Immediately following the match in Minas Gerais, the group will return to Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (13) to begin preparations focused on Mirassol. The Brazilian Serie A match will take place on Sunday (16) in the interior of São Paulo.
Regarding the preparation, the M360 Team highlights the importance of managing physical fatigue:
The intense match schedule requires meticulous logistics to ensure the squad is well-conditioned for these two different competitive environments.
Rubro-Negro Schedule
The detailed sequence of activities follows this strict itinerary (Brasilia time):
- Monday (10): Training at 10:00 AM (Ninho do Urubu)
- Tuesday (11): Training at 11:00 AM; Travel to BH at 4:00 PM
- Wednesday (12): Cruzeiro vs. Flamengo, 9:30 PM, Mineirão
- Thursday (13): Return to Rio; Training at 11:30 AM
- Friday (14): Training at 10:00 AM (Ninho do Urubu)
- Saturday (15): Training at 3:00 PM; Travel to Mirassol at 7:20 PM
- Sunday (16): Mirassol vs. Flamengo, 6:30 PM, Estádio Maião
Following the development of these matches will be essential for fans looking to see Mengão advance in the Libertadores and climb the Brazilian Serie A table. You can find complete coverage, including behind-the-scenes details and real-time updates, via the M360 Team.
