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Cruzeiro will not take the lead from Flamengo even if they win against Mirassol

The journey of Flamengo in search of the Brasileirão title has another chapter this Sunday (17). This is because the most beloved team can secure a large lead in the standings from 6:30 PM (Brasília time) against Internacional, at Beira-Rio, in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship.

If they win against Internacional away from home, Rubro-Negro will have 43 points, six more than second-placed Cruzeiro and seven more than Palmeiras, who are third in the table. It's worth noting that Flamengo has one less game compared to the Minas Gerais team.

Can Flamengo lose the lead in this round?

Even if Cruzeiro wins against Mirassol on Monday (18) and reaches 40 points, they will not take the lead if Flamengo loses. This is because the Rio de Janeiro team maintains a significant advantage in goal difference, with seven more than the second-placed team. The number serves as a tiebreaker criterion in the competition.

How is Flamengo doing?

The most beloved team comes from a victory over Internacional and visits Beira-Rio with only one confirmed absence. The home team, on the other hand, has six absences and is thinking about the Libertadores game against the same Flamengo in the middle of the week.

Where to watch the game?

For fans who want to follow the duel, the broadcast will be done by Premiere, on pay-per-view. In addition, Coluna do Fla provides complete and specialized coverage, with real-time updates through the website, social media, and YouTube channel.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.