Flamengo squad given day off this Sunday after Brasileirão win | OneFootball

Flamengo's next game is in the Copa Libertadores, against Internacional

Flamengo did their homework and defeated Mirassol, 2-1, in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. After the victory at Maracanã this Saturday (09), the red-black squad received Sunday (10) off, according to Coluna do Fla.

Thus, the Flamengo squad got Sunday (10) off on ‘Father's Day’. Furthermore, the team will return on Monday (11), fully focused on the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores against Internacional.

How was the victory in the Brasileirão?

In summary, at 19 minutes into the first half, Flamengo managed to open the scoring after many attempts. Samuel Lino, positioned on the left, delivered a perfect cross for Léo Pereira to rise unmarked and head stylishly into Mirassol's net: 1-0.

Later, after exchanging passes in the offensive field, Flamengo extended the lead at 22 minutes into the second half. In the play, Arrascaeta received the ball on the left side of the area and delivered a beautiful three-finger cross to the far post. Plata arrived in time to hit the net again for Mirassol: 2-0. Finally, the São Paulo team pulled one back shortly after, with a goal from Gabriel, a former Flamengo player.

Is Flamengo still leading the Brasileirão?

Yes! With the victory against Mirassol, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brazilian Championship, with 40 points from 18 games. Remember that Cruzeiro, in second place with 37, has one less match and still plays the 19th round against Santos this Sunday (10).

When is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo's next game is on Wednesday (13), against Internacional. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. After that, the teams will have the decisive match next week, at Beira-Rio.

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