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Flamengo and Internacional Start Libertadores Round of 16 This Wednesday (13)

Flamengo continues to prepare to face Internacional this Wednesday (13) in the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Libertadores. However, on the eve of the match, the atmosphere behind the scenes of the Gaúcho team seems to be 'heating up'. This is because the Internacional board has terminated the contract of midfielder Fernando.

Fernando arrived at Internacional in February 2024, participating in the conquest of the Gaúcho Championship at the beginning of this year. However, after an injury to the posterior cruciate ligament, the atmosphere between the parties 'cooled down'. Thus, after a meeting on the morning of Tuesday (12), the player preferred to continue treatment in Goiás and, therefore, terminated his contract with the team.

DOES INTERNACIONAL HAVE REINFORCEMENTS?

On the other hand, Internacional should have two reinforcements to face Flamengo: right-back Aguirre and defender Vitão. The two were out of the team's last commitment against Red Bull Bragantino, but are back available for the Libertadores match.

AND FLAMENGO?

Like Internacional, Flamengo may have a reinforcement for the game this Wednesday (13): De La Cruz. The midfielder participated normally in the activities with the red-black squad and awaits the decision of coach Filipe Luís. At the same time, Mengão has three confirmed absences for the match: Erick Pulgar, Danilo, and Arrascaeta.

WHAT TIME DOES THE BALL ROLL FOR FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL?

The ball rolls at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) for Flamengo and Internacional this Wednesday (13) at the Maracanã. The match, valid for the first leg of the Round of 16 of the Libertadores, will be covered by Coluna do Fla through YouTube, the website, and social networks. However, Globo (open channel), ESPN (closed TV), and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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