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Back! Flamengo faces Athletico-PR in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals

After a break for the Copa América, the red-black team begins a marathon of decisions against Athletico-PR, at Arena da Baixada

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The wait is over, Nation! After a long period without games due to the Copa América break, Flamengo begins the marathon of July matches this Wednesday (10), against Athletico-PR, at 21:30 pm, at Arena da Baixada. The game is valid for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals and is the beginning of a decisive sequence that the red-black will have this month in three competitions.

The reception from the fans of the World's Greatest at Curitiba Airport couldn't have been better. There was a lot of celebration and support for the entire red-and-black delegation. Expecting a great game, striker Bruno Henrique spoke about Wednesday's match.

"Jorge Jesus saw the problems we had against Athletico. We'll defend under pressure in this match. We have to be intense in our marking. Everyone will see that we'll be running a little faster. The ball speed is faster there. Everyone will be marking in different sectors. We hope to put in a great performance at Arena da Baixada," says Bruno Henrique.

Check out the squad for the match against Athletico-PR in the first official game under coach Jorge Jesus.