Flamengo won’t rest, shifts focus to Brazilian Serie A after Libertadores draw.
Flamengo quickly shifted its focus after the Copa Libertadores draw. The red-and-black squad landed in Rio de Janeiro in the early hours of Thursday (13) and, with no time to rest, immediately reported back to Ninho do Urubu to begin preparations for their next fixture in the Brazilian Championship. Head coach Leonardo Jardim will lead the training session starting at 10 AM (Brasília time).
The main focus is the match against Mirassol, set for Sunday (16). Aiming to stay in the hunt for the Brazilian Serie A title, the squad will hold three training sessions in the Marvelous City before traveling to São Paulo. The game against Mirassol is part of the competition’s 23rd round.
Full Focus on the Brazilian Serie A
Despite the 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro at Mineirão in the first leg of the Libertadores Round of 16, the focus now shifts to the domestic competition. Flamengo aims to solidify its position in the standings and keep its Brazilian title hopes alive. The return to Rio de Janeiro was intense, with the delegation arriving around 3:52 AM on Thursday.
Next Challenge: Mirassol
The matchup against Mirassol is scheduled for Sunday (16) at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maião, in São Paulo. The team led by Leonardo Jardim will have crucial training days to fine-tune their strategy and secure a good away result, maintaining the squad’s strength in the league.
Libertadores Return Leg Coming Soon
While the Brazilian Serie A dominates their immediate agenda, Flamengo cannot forget about their commitment against Cruzeiro in the Libertadores. The return leg, which will decide a spot in the quarterfinals, will be played next Wednesday (19) at Maracanã, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). A thrilling showdown is expected in Rio de Janeiro.
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