Another direct confrontation is approaching for Flamengo. This Tuesday (5), at 20 pm, Mais Querido hosts the Franca team at Tijuca Tênis Clube and seeks to continue with the positive sequence. It is worth remembering that both teams are battling at the top of the table.

Flamengo comes into the match riding a wave of four important consecutive victories, two away from home and two in Rio de Janeiro. In the last round, Fla hosted Paulistano in a packed Tijuca stadium and secured an incredible 95-87 win.

Flamengo x Franca
The teams have faced each other 28 times in the history of the NBB. The matchup is evenly matched, but Flamengo has the edge in wins: 17 Flamengos to Franca's 11.

In their last encounter, the teams battled for another competition: the Super 8 Cup. In a packed Pedrocão arena, Flamengo overcame all challenges, excelled in the match, and took the title with a 79-75 victory.

the opponent
Franca is in first place in the NBB, with 15 wins and two losses in 17 games played. In away games, the São Paulo team has a great record, with eight wins out of nine matches played.

In the last round, Franca hosted Bauru at home and won convincingly 88-71.

Red-black cast
These are the players named by coach Gustavo De Conti for the match against Franca.

Shipowners: Franco Balbi, Davi Rossetto and Matheusinho

Shooting guards: Deryk Ramos and Kevin Crescenzi

Wings: Jhonatan Luz, Marquinhos and Aieser

Power forwards: Olivinha and David Nesbitt

Centers: Rafael Mineiro, Anderson Varejão and Ruan

Transmission
The match will be broadcast live on ESPN.

Tickets

Fans who want to support their beloved team can purchase their tickets at the Tijuca Tennis Club box office or online. guicheweb.com.br/flamengo.

Social media coverage
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The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo rely on resources from their sponsors – AmBev, Rede D'or, Furnas – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR), in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC) resulting from the decentralization of resources originating from the Pelé Law.