In Montevideo, FlaBasquete wraps up its preparatory tour in Uruguay with a direct clash against traditional club Biguá, keeping an eye on the rest of the season.
Moving at a fast preseason pace, Flamengo returns to the court on Tuesday night (29) for their second and final international friendly on Uruguayan soil. Orgulho da Nação faces off against Biguá, from the capital city of Montevideo, with tip-off scheduled for 8:30 PM (Brasília time).
The test wraps up the red-and-black squad’s brief stint in the neighboring country, serving as a crucial adjustment period for the major competitions ahead on the South American basketball calendar.
Where to watch live
Fans will be able to follow every play of the match in real time directly on FlamengoTV, the club’s official YouTube channel. Complete behind-the-scenes coverage and immediate reaction to the result also feature detailed analysis from the Equipe M360.
Team momentum and heroic comeback
FlaBasquete enters the matchup feeling confident after showing great resilience this past Monday (28). At the Palacio Peñarol arena, head coach Demétrius Ferracciú‘s squad defeated Peñarol, the reigning Uruguayan champions, 75 to 72.
The Brazilian team trailed for nearly the entire game. However, with just four minutes left on the clock, Mengão applied intense defensive pressure, took the lead, and silenced the packed opposing arena.
With the positive result, the squad from Gávea secured their third consecutive victory at the start of the 2026/27 cycle. Before the international tour, the roster had already picked up wins against Fluminense and Botafogo in the State Championship.
Biguá’s history
Founded in the Uruguayan capital, Club Biguá de Villa Biarritz holds a prestigious reputation in South America. The team competes in the elite Uruguayan Basketball League and boasts memorable moments in the sport’s history.
Among the main glories of tonight’s rival are two editions of the South American Club Championship, won in 1992 and 2008. More recently, the team showed its strength by finishing as runners-up in the FIBA Champions League Americas in 2022.
Tour finale and next steps
The matchup against a competitive program helps solidify the chemistry among the red-and-black players ahead of the challenges that will define the rest of the year.
Following the final whistle in Montevideo, the Flamengo delegation will return to Rio de Janeiro to resume tactical training routines and maintain focus on domestic and continental competitions.
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