After overcoming Cruzeiro in the Libertadores, Flamengo is focusing on a new clash against the Minas Gerais team in the Brasileirão, with intense training this Thursday.
Flamengo is not giving itself a break. Shortly after securing qualification for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores against Cruzeiro, with a 2-1 victory at the Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro squad is already shifting its focus to the next commitment: another showdown against the Minas Gerais team, this time valid for the Brazilian Championship. The team will not have a day off and will return to training this Thursday (20).
Full focus on the Brasileirão
With Libertadores qualification secured, the goal now is to maintain momentum and seek good results in the national league. The club’s schedule includes a training session set for 11:30 AM at Ninho do Urubu, where coach Leonardo Jardim will lead the activities with complete focus on the Brasileirão duel. The objective is to refine strategies and correct details to face Cruzeiro again.
Recap of the Libertadores qualification
The return match against Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores was electrifying. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Flamengo entered the field at the Maracanã needing a win. The scoring was opened with a beautiful play between Pedro and Arrascaeta, where the Uruguayan, after receiving a pass from the number 9, found the back of the net.
Cruzeiro managed to equalize with a goal from Lucas Romero in the second half. However, Flamengo reacted quickly. In the 20th minute of the final half, another assist from Pedro, this time to Samuel Lino, resulted in the winning goal, sealing the 2-1 scoreline and guaranteeing Flamengo’s spot in the South American competition.
Next chapter: Mineirão
The rematch between Flamengo and Cruzeiro will happen in a short timeframe. The teams will face each other again this Saturday (22), for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM at the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte. The broadcast will be handled by Amazon Prime, a streaming service. The M360 team will follow all the plays and news.
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