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Flamengo and Internacional Clash in the Libertadores

On Wednesday (13), Flamengo takes the field to face Internacional in the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. At Maracanã, the Most Beloved seeks to gain an advantage in the continental tournament knockout stage. Moreover, the clash between the Rio and Rio Grande do Sul teams also serves to break the tie in the recent history of the matchup.

Throughout history, Flamengo and Internacional have faced each other 90 times, with a slight advantage for the team from Rio Grande do Sul. There have been 33 victories for the Colorado team, 30 wins for the Rubro-Negro, and 27 draws. However, the recent history of the matchup is quite balanced, with three positive results for each side, in addition to four equal scores.

SEE LAST TEN MATCHES BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL

HOW DOES FLAMENGO ARRIVE?

Filipe Luís has three absences to set up Flamengo against Internacional. Erick Pulgar is recovering from a fracture in his right foot, while Danilo is treating a muscle injury in his right thigh. In addition, Arrascaeta will have to serve an automatic suspension after accumulating three yellow cards. On the other hand, the coach can count on the return of Nicolás De La Cruz.

WHEN WILL THE RETURN MATCH BE?

After the first match held at Maracanã, Flamengo and Internacional will face each other again in the Libertadores on August 20, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). This time, the home team will be the club from Rio Grande do Sul, and the match will take place at Beira-Rio. Thus, Filipe Luís's team seeks to gain an advantage this Wednesday (13).

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL FACE OFF?

Flamengo x Internacional takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã. The match, valid for the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16, will be covered by Coluna do Fla, through YouTube, the website, and social networks. However, Globo (open channel), ESPN (cable TV), and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the clash.

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