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Flamengo played at Maracanã five times in August

Flamengo boasts the largest fan base on the planet, who show up to support the team regardless of the category. Thus, considering only the matches in August, from the under-20 and professional team, about 300,000 people were present at Maracanã in five matches.

This is because the tickets for the match against Grêmio are already sold out. Therefore, the about 55,000 fans who will watch the duel at Maracanã will make August end with about 300,000 Flamengo fans present at Brazilian Championship, Copa Libertadores and the Under-20 Club World Cup matches.

WHAT WERE THE ATTENDANCES?

Flamengo started August facing Mirassol and won 2-1, with an audience of 64,000 fans at Maracanã. Then, in a Copa Libertadores match, the Most Beloved triumphed over Internacional, with 68,000 Flamengo fans present at the stadium.

Soon after, about 45,000 fans watched the Under-20 Club World Cup title against Barcelona, on Saturday (23). Against Vitória, in the historic 8-0 thrashing in the Brazilian Championship, 60,000 Flamengo fans were at Maracanã. Finally, more than 55,000 are expected to attend the clash against Grêmio.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, ending August, Flamengo faces Grêmio on Sunday (31), with the promise of a full house again. The clash against the Gauchos takes place at Maracanã, at 4pm (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship.

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