Flamengo intensifies training for decisive clashes against Cruzeiro on two fronts.
Flamengo will not rest after their impressive 5-0 rout over Mirassol, a result that solidified their second-place position in the Brazilian Serie A. The team returns to the field this Monday (17) to begin preparations focused on two crucial matchups against Cruzeiro. The initial priority is the decisive Copa Libertadores da América match, with the Round of 16 second leg scheduled for next Wednesday (19).
The weekly schedule released by the club indicates an intense routine of activities at the Ninho do Urubu training center. Head coach Leonardo Jardim will have only two tactical training sessions to fine-tune the strategy before facing Cruzeiro in the continental competition. On match day, a morning activation session aims to ensure the athletes are in peak physical condition.
Full Focus on the Libertadores
This Wednesday (19), the Maracanã will host the match that will determine Flamengo‘s qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals. The Round of 16 clash against Cruzeiro is set to kick off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). A full house is expected to support the team as they seek another step towards the South American title.
An internal club source, who asked not to be identified, stated:
We know the importance of this game. The fans are our 12th player, and we’ll need all their support to overcome this obstacle in the Libertadores.
Brazilian Serie A in Sight After Continental Commitment
Immediately after the Libertadores clash, Flamengo will turn its attention to the Brazilian Serie A. There will be two training sessions for the team to prepare for the rematch with Cruzeiro, this time for the 24th round. The game is scheduled for Saturday (22) in Belo Horizonte.
The trip to the capital of Minas Gerais is scheduled for Friday (21) afternoon. The team will aim to maintain their good run in the national tournament, where they remain hot on the heels of league leader Palmeiras.
Training and Match Schedule:
- Monday (17): Training at 11:30 AM.
- Tuesday (18): Training at 4:00 PM.
- Wednesday (19): Training at 11:00 AM and match against Cruzeiro in the Libertadores.
- Thursday (20): Training at 11:30 AM.
- Friday (21): Training at 11:00 AM and travel to Belo Horizonte at 4:00 PM.
- Saturday (22): Match against Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie A.
- Sunday (23): Return trip to Rio de Janeiro at 1:30 AM.
With two recent positive results and the schedule finalized, Flamengo demonstrates detailed planning for the upcoming weeks. The ability to balance disputes in different competitions will be crucial for the club’s success this season. The team aims to maintain momentum to advance in the Libertadores and contend for the Brazilian Serie A title.
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