Soccer
Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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The teams face each other next Wednesday, at Allianz Parque
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0Presenter Neto often mentions Flamengo during the programs in which he participates. This Monday (05), it was no different. The former midfielder highlighted that Botafogo is currently playing better than Mais Querido. Furthermore, he opined that Palmeiras does not deserve to advance to the next stage in the Copa do Brasil.
“I think Botafogo is playing better than Flamengo. Is Palmeiras deserving of getting past Flamengo and Botafogo for what it is doing? Clearly not,” said Neto. The presenter mentioned Flamengo again during the program 'Apito Final', on Band.
UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION
Flamengo, Botafogo and Palmeiras are the main clubs competing for the Brazilian Championship title. Currently, General Severiano's team is the leader with 43 points, after Mais Querido lost to São Paulo and remained at 40. Furthermore, the São Paulo team is in third place, with 37.
On the other hand, On the other hand, Palmeiras is the opponent of Flamengo and Botafogo in the knockout tournaments. In the Copa do Brasil, the red and black team opened up an advantage after winning 2-0 in the first leg. Meanwhile, the team from São Paulo faces General Severiano's club in the Libertadores, in the round of 16.
NEXT GAMEFlamengo faces Palmeiras this Wednesday (07), at 8pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in a game valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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0Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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0Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Follow the match live here:
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