On the morning of this Friday (15), the red-black squad continued preparations for the game against Cuiabá, scheduled for this Sunday (17), at 20:30 pm, at Maraca. The clash is valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. In case of victory, Rubro-Negro will be able to reduce the difference to Atlético-MG by up to eight points, having two games less than the leader.

Coach Renato Gaúcho led a tactical training session on a reduced field. This Saturday (16) morning, Mais Querido will carry out the last activity, at Ninho do Urubu, before Sunday's match.

If he takes the field, Diego Alves will complete 200 appearances wearing the Sacred Mantle. The goalkeeper made his Flamengo debut on July 30, 2017, in a 1-1 draw against Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena in that year's Brasileirão.