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Flamengo meets Atlético-MG again in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil

The Flamengo did their homework and beat Atlético-MG 1-0 on Sunday (27), in a match for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. After the important victory to regain the lead in the tournament, the red-black squad did not get a day off this Monday (28).

Thus, according to the report from Coluna do Fla, the Flamengo squad will report back on Tuesday afternoon (28). The activity takes place at Ninho do Urubu. Thus, at the CT, coach Filipe Luís begins preparing the team for the Copa do Brasil match, on Thursday (31).

It's important to note that, with Monday's (28) training, Flamengo will have three days to prepare exclusively for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The opponent in the knockout stage, incidentally, is Atlético-MG itself.

How was the victory in the Brasileirão?

In summary, Flamengo opened the scoring at Maracanã, in a Brasileirão match, at the 29th minute of the second half, with a beautiful goal from Léo Ortiz. In the play, Luiz Araújo took a free kick in Atlético-MG's small area and the 'number 10 of the defense' headed firmly into the goal, making it 1-0 on the scoreboard and securing the red-black victory.

Did Flamengo return to the lead?

With the victory over Atlético-MG, Flamengo not only reassumed but also isolated itself at the top of the Brasileirão. This is because, the team led by Filipe Luís reached 36 points. Cruzeiro, the runner-up, lost the 17th round 2-1 to Ceará and stayed with 34, falling to second place.

And what is Flamengo's next step?

Now, Flamengo switches focus to the Copa do Brasil competition. This is because, on Thursday (31), the Most Beloved meets Atlético-MG again, for the round of 16 of the knockout tournament. Thus, the teams face each other again at Maracanã, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

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