In a great national classic, Flamengo went to Allianz Parque and drew with Palmeiras, 0-0 on Sunday afternoon (21), in a game valid for the third round of the Brasileirão. In the middle of the week, Rubro-Negro faces Bolívar, in La Paz, for the Libertadores.

The game
The match began with a fierce battle for possession. Palmeiras pressed forward, making it difficult for Flamengo to get the ball out. The first real chance came in the 18th minute. Carlinhos passed to Bruno Henrique, who charged into the box and passed to Luiz Araújo, who fired a powerful shot into the middle of the goal. Weverton made the save.

The game was quite tight, with heavy defending and little creativity in attack. The teams went into halftime with the score tied and few scoring chances.

Flamengo returned with one change for the second half. Pedro replaced Carlinhos. In the 8th minute, Bruno Henrique won the play on the left, advanced into the box, and shot at goal, but the defense deflected the ball for a corner.

In the 17th minute, Arrascaeta received the ball at the edge of the box and fired a powerful shot toward goal. Weverton palmed it away for a corner. With De La Cruz's introduction, the Mais Querido (Team's Favorite) team began to be more aggressive and pose more of a threat in attack.

In the final minutes, the game became more open, with both teams looking for the winning goal, but the duel ended in a goalless draw.

Week's agenda
Now, Rubro-Negro shifts its focus to the Libertadores, when it faces Bolívar next Wednesday (24), at 21 pm (Brasília time), at the Hernando Siles stadium, in La Paz, Bolivia. The clash is for the third round of Group E of the continental competition.

Flamengo
Rossi; Varela, Fabricio Bruno, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Allan (Gerson) and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo (De La Cruz), Bruno Henrique and Carlinhos (Pedro).
Coach: Tite.

Palmeiras
Weverton; Gustavo Gomez, Luan and Murilo (Estevão); Mayke (Marcos Rocha), Aníbal Moreno, Ricard Rios (Gabriel Menino), Raphael Veiga (Lazaro) and Piquerez; Flaco Lopez (Rony) and Endrick.
Coach: Abel Ferreira.

Technical sheet
Palmeiras 0x0 Flamengo – 3th Round of the Brazilian Championship
Location: Allianz Parque-SP
Date and time: 21/04/2024 at 16:XNUMX PM
Referees: Rodrigo José Pereira de Lima (FIFA/PE), Nailton Jr. de Sousa Oliveira (FIFA/CE) and Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (PE)
Yellow cards: Allan (FLA), Mayke (PAL), Tite (FLA), Léo Pereira (FLA), Murilo (PAL), Bruno Henrique (FLA), Weverton (PAL), Gustavo Gómez (PAL), Erick Pulgar (FLA), Abel Ferreira (PAL) and Rony (PAL).