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Flamengo's Next Game is in the Copa Libertadores, Against Internacional

Flamengo did their homework and defeated Mirassol, 2-1, in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. After the victory at Maracanã on Saturday (09), the red-black team received Sunday (10) off. However, this Monday (11), the squad returns with a focus on the Libertadores.

Thus, the Flamengo squad returns this Monday (11), with full focus on the round of 16 of the Libertadores against Internacional. At the training center, the players have an activity scheduled to start at 9:30 AM (Brasília time).

How Was the Victory in the Brasileirão?

In summary, at 19 minutes into the first half, Flamengo managed to open the scoring after many attempts. Samuel Lino, positioned on the left, made a perfect cross for Léo Pereira to rise freely and head stylishly into the back of Mirassol's net: 1-0.

Later, after a series of passes in the offensive field, Flamengo extended the lead at 22 minutes of the second half. In the play, Arrascaeta received the ball on the left side of the area and delivered a beautiful three-finger cross to the far post. Plata arrived in time to find the net again for Mirassol: 2-0. Finally, the São Paulo team responded shortly after with a goal from Gabriel, a former Flamengo player.

Is Flamengo Still Leading the Brasileirão?

Yes! With the victory against Mirassol, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brazilian Championship, with 40 points accumulated in 18 games. Remember that Cruzeiro, in second place, has 37 points and one more match than the Most Beloved. Additionally, the team from Minas Gerais lost to Santos, 2-1, on Sunday (10).

When is Flamengo's Next Game?

The next game for Flamengo takes place on Wednesday (13), against Internacional. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. After that, the teams will have the decisive match next week, at Beira-Rio.

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