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Flamengo to Face Atlético-MG on Wednesday (06)

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Ceará on Sunday (03) in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite this, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brazilian Championship due to their goal difference. After the away match, Flamengo did not have Monday (04) off.

As a result, on Monday afternoon (04), the Flamengo squad returns to the Ninho do Urubu. At the training center, the team has a scheduled training session at 3:30 pm (Brasília time). The activity, it's worth noting, is already focused on the decisive match in the Copa do Brasil against Atlético-MG.

What is Flamengo's Situation in the Brazilian Championship?

Despite the draw with Ceará, Flamengo reached 37 points in the Brazilian Championship and remains at the top of the tournament, alongside Cruzeiro. It's worth noting that the Minas Gerais team defeated Botafogo 2-0 and tied with the Most Beloved in points. However, the Red-and-Black has an advantage in goal difference and has one game less than their opponent.

What is Flamengo's Next Match?

Now, Flamengo is preparing for the next challenge of the season. Thus, on Wednesday (06), the Red-and-Black will face Atlético-MG in the return match of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The teams will face off at 7 pm (Brasília time) at the Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte.

It's worth remembering that Flamengo is at a disadvantage in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. This is because, in the first leg at the Maracanã, the Most Beloved lost to Atlético-MG 1-0. Therefore, now the Red-and-Black needs to defeat the Minas Gerais team at the Arena MRV by at least two goals to qualify for the quarterfinals of the tournament.

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