Flamengo set to break attendance record in clash with Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Flamengo expects around 70,000 fans at Copa do Brasil match

Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (31st), when they face Atlético-MG. The teams will play the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. For this match, Fla hopes to break the attendance record for the season.

This is because, according to a report by Coluna do Fla, Flamengo has already surpassed the attendance of Sunday’s (27th) match against Atlético-MG. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro welcomed 51,345 paying fans and 54,550 people in total at Maracanã. Now, expectations are approaching 70,000 fans.

Can Flamengo break the attendance record?

In summary, if Flamengo’s expectations are met, the club could break the record for the largest attendance in the history of the ‘new Maracanã’. The record, of course, belongs to the Most Beloved. At the time, in 2023, Fla defeated Independiente del Valle (EQU) 1-0 in the Recopa Sudamericana. At that match, 71,411 fans attended the stadium.

What are the details of the Flamengo vs Atlético-MG match?

It’s important to note that the ball will start rolling for Flamengo vs Atlético-MG at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (31st). At Maracanã, the teams will play the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, with live broadcast on SporTV (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

When is the return match?

Finally, the rematch between Flamengo and Atlético-MG for the second leg is also scheduled. Thus, the teams will decide who advances to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil next Wednesday (6th), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, at 7:00 PM (Brasília time).

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