After beating Mesquita 2-0 and taking sole leadership of Group A of the Taça Rio, the Flamengo squad returned to training this Thursday afternoon, in Gávea, as on Sunday, the red-black team faces Botafogo, in Maracanã.

In the tactical attack-versus-defense drill on a reduced field, Joel practically confirmed that he will use a mixed team on Sunday. The starting lineup trained with Bruno, Léo Moura, Leonardo, Thiago Sales, and Egídio; Jailton, Gávilan, Jônatas, and Toró; and Renato Augusto and Obina. The team performed well on the field, and Jônatas and Obina stood out in the activity.

The players who started yesterday's match did muscle relaxation work.