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Flamengo faces Atlético-MG next Sunday (27), at Maracanã

After defeating Red Bull Bragantino 2-1 this Wednesday (23), in the 16th round of the Brasileirão, the Flamengo squad received a day off this Thursday (24). Following that, on Friday (25), the team begins preparations for the next match. This is because, on Sunday (27), the team led by Filipe Luís will face Atlético-MG, in the Brasileirão. With the upcoming match in mind, the Rubro-Negro will have two days of activities.

According to the schedule released by Flamengo, Filipe Luís will lead the first activity, focusing on the 17th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, on the morning of this Friday (25). Then, on Saturday (26), the Rubro-Negro team will finalize preparations at CT Ninho do Urubu. In a training session starting at 9:30 am (Brasília time), the coach will decide the starting lineup for the match against the team from Minas Gerais.

DOES A MAJOR VICTORY GUARANTEE A DAY OFF?

Flamengo defeated Red Bull Bragantino 2-1, coming from behind, this Wednesday (23), at the Estádio Municipal Cicero De Souza Marques, with goals from Léo Pereira and Wesley. With the triumph, the Mengão managed to beat the São Paulo team away from home after nearly 30 years. However, the day off received this Thursday (24) was already in the club's schedule.

WHAT TIME DOES THE BALL ROLL FOR FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo and Atlético-MG will face off starting at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 17th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. At Maracanã, the Rubro-Negro team enters the field confident and with a real chance of taking the lead.

With 33 points, the Rubro-Negro is just one point behind Cruzeiro, who stumbled against Corinthians and remained at 34. A victory in this match against Atlético-MG could put Flamengo back at the top of the table, depending on other results of the round.

The Maracanã promises to be packed to push Filipe Luís's team towards another three points. The Rubro-Negro Nation is preparing a big celebration, reinforcing the support that has been decisive in home games. For those not at the stadium, the match will be broadcast live by Premiere, via pay-per-view.

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