With the loss to Juventud Sionista, Flamengo faces Libertad Sunchales this Thursday at 20 pm, after losing to Universo/Brasília 102-81 in the second game of the round, in the third-place match in the Brazilian bracket of the Interleague Tournament. On an inspired night, winger Guilherme led all scorers with 45 points, hitting 11 three-pointers. The winner of the match between the Argentine representative and Universo/Brasília will face the Argentine bracket champion on the 14th in Mar del Plata. In the title match, the home team will face Juventud Sionista at 22 pm, broadcast on Sportv.

Although third place isn't particularly important, coach Paulo Chupeta hopes Flamengo can regain its winning ways against the fourth-place team in the Argentine league. For him, more than a positive result, what matters is the team regaining confidence to start the playoffs strong in its fight for its third national championship.

"Flamengo always goes out there to win any game, and against Libertad it will be no different. We've lost the last two games and we have to rediscover our best basketball to enter the playoffs 100 percent. It will be another opportunity to rotate the team, give more game rhythm to some players who have been playing less, and prepare ourselves against a strong opponent for the playoffs," said the Flamengo coach.