In a direct clash for the lead, Flamengo hosts Palmeiras at the Maracanã.
The fans have sold out all the tickets and will support Flamengo in another important match in the Brazilian Championship.
By Flamengo Communication - in
Firmly in the fight for the title of the 2018 Brazilian Championship, Flamengo will have another important challenge on Saturday night (27). In a direct confrontation for the leadership of Série A, the team commandedDorival Júnior's team will host Palmeiras at 19 PM at the Maracanã. It's worth noting that all tickets for this match are already sold out.
The Flamengo team comes from three consecutive victories and four games without conceding a goal. Since Dorival Júnior's arrival, Flamengo has not lost, has scored ten goals, and has not conceded a goal.
Flamengo is currently in second place in the Brazilian Championship with 58 points. A victory would reduce Palmeiras' lead to just one point.
Check out some of what happened in preparation for the match against Palmeiras.
Hey, Vitinho!
Preparation for the duel against Palmeiras was finalized on Friday afternoon (26), and before the training session that took place at Ninho do Urubu, striker Vitinho gave a press conference. The number 14 spoke about the good moment he has been experiencing at Mais Querido.
"I've been trying to be more relaxed during the game, and I've been able to play well. I was a little anxious at the beginning, but I've been looking for balance, which was something I needed. I put too much pressure on myself, and that may have hindered me. In the end, I'm the one who makes the decisions, and I need to know how to control them. I believe I put too much pressure on myself, and that ended up interfering. The atmosphere here is different. I also experienced pressure at other clubs I've played for, but Flamengo is different, and you have to learn to deal with it."
Still speaking to journalists, Vitinho emphasized the importance of beating Palmeiras and gaining more momentum in the fight for the Brazilian Championship title.
"It's the most important game of the year because it's a direct confrontation against the league leaders. Working well and achieving this victory will bring us closer to them. It's a big match for us and we need to win. This would put us even closer to the title race. We have to behave as we have been playing. They are a difficult opponent and repeating our previous performances is fundamental, as this has given us a boost in the championship. We have to maintain this attitude; this way we will bring the fans to our side, as they already are. Our attitude on the field will be crucial."
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Check out the list of players for the match against Palmeiras.
Flamengo x Palm Trees
Flamengo played 15 times at home in the 2018 Brasileirão and accumulated 37 points (12 wins/1 draw/2 losses), scoring 25 goals and conceding five. At home, the Rubro-Negro has an 82% success rate.
Flamengo begins the 31st round with the best attack in the Brasileirão, having scored 48 goals. In their last match in the national competition, the "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved) defeated Paraná 4-0.
The Flamengo team comes from three consecutive victories and four games without conceding a goal. Since Dorival Júnior's arrival, Flamengo has not lost, scored ten goals and conceded none.
In the Brazilian Championship, the first match between Flamengo and Palmeiras took place on September 19, 1971, at Morumbi Stadium. On that occasion, Flamengo won 2-1, with goals scored by Samarone and Rogério.
The last match between the two teams took place in the first round of the Brazilian Championship. It was the last game before the World Cup break, and Flamengo drew 1-1 with the São Paulo team. Defender Matheus Thuler scored Flamengo's goal at Allianz Parque.
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Tickets
All tickets put on sale for Flamengo vs. Palmeiras have already been sold. Once again, the Nation will make the difference at the Maracanã. Let's go, Mengão!
Transmission
The match will be broadcast exclusively on Canal Premiere FC throughout Brazil.
Social media coverage
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