Flamengo returns to the field for the Brasileirão this Saturday (29), at 16:30 pm, to face Atlético-MG at Mineirão. Separated from the opponent by just two points and still with the dream of the seventh title alive, only victory is of interest to Rubro-Negro, second placed with 61 points - six behind the leader Palmeiras with six rounds left in the championship.
Pre-game
Right after the draw with Corinthians, at Maracanã, the coach Zé Ricardo guaranteed that the team will fight until the end in search of the title. Scorer of both Flamengo goals in the match, Guerrero joined the coach's chorus in the mixed zone: "We have to believe, because we still have games ahead. There are six rounds left."
On Wednesday (26), the cast returned to CT George Helal to begin preparation for the duel this Saturday (29). On Thursday (27), game-specific tactical work. Joe Ricardo closed the preparation this Friday (28), before the trip to Minas Gerais.
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Pre-game
Right after the draw with Corinthians, at Maracanã, the coach Zé Ricardo guaranteed that the team will fight until the end in search of the title. Scorer of both Flamengo goals in the match, Guerrero joined the coach's chorus in the mixed zone: "We have to believe, because we still have games ahead. There are six rounds left."
On Wednesday (26), the cast returned to CT George Helal to begin preparation for the duel this Saturday (29). On Thursday (27), game-specific tactical work. Joe Ricardo closed the preparation this Friday (28), before the trip to Minas Gerais.
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Remember is living
In the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo and Atlético-MG's head-to-head record is even: 22 wins for each team and 13 draws. Zico is the all-time top scorer in Atlético-Flamengo clashes. Across all matches, the Gávea number 10 has scored nine goals against his rival.
The last time they faced each other, in the first round of this Brasileirão, Flamengo won: 2-0, with two goals from Felipe Vizeu.
Rubro-Negro won both matches against the Minas Gerais team this season - the other was in the first official game of the year, on January 27, for the Primeira Liga Cup: 1-0 at Mineirão, with two goals from Guerrero.
The interstate derby returns to Mineirão for the Brazilian Championship after seven years. The last match between the teams at the stadium in the national tournament took place on November 8, 2009—just a few rounds before Flamengo became its sixth champion. On that occasion, Flamengo defeated Galo 3-1, with Petkovic scoring an Olympic goal, in their push towards the title. Relive:
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TV broadcast
On television, red-black fans will be able to watch the match on TV Globo (for all of Brazil, except SP, MG, PR, Chapecó-SC and Joaçaba-SC), and on Canal Premiere 1 (pay-per-view). Fan club members can enjoy more Flamengo watching the game on TV: discounts on Sky packages and even on beer to watch the match! Fan club members can enjoy more Flamengo on game day: discounts and priority access on tickets to watch at the stadium and on pay-per-view, and beer to watch on TV! Click and feel the pride of being a fan club member.
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In the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo and Atlético-MG's head-to-head record is even: 22 wins for each team and 13 draws. Zico is the all-time top scorer in Atlético-Flamengo clashes. Across all matches, the Gávea number 10 has scored nine goals against his rival.
The last time they faced each other, in the first round of this Brasileirão, Flamengo won: 2-0, with two goals from Felipe Vizeu.
Rubro-Negro won both matches against the Minas Gerais team this season - the other was in the first official game of the year, on January 27, for the Primeira Liga Cup: 1-0 at Mineirão, with two goals from Guerrero.
The interstate derby returns to Mineirão for the Brazilian Championship after seven years. The last match between the teams at the stadium in the national tournament took place on November 8, 2009—just a few rounds before Flamengo became its sixth champion. On that occasion, Flamengo defeated Galo 3-1, with Petkovic scoring an Olympic goal, in their push towards the title. Relive:
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TV broadcast
On television, red-black fans will be able to watch the match on TV Globo (for all of Brazil, except SP, MG, PR, Chapecó-SC and Joaçaba-SC), and on Canal Premiere 1 (pay-per-view). Fan club members can enjoy more Flamengo watching the game on TV: discounts on Sky packages and even on beer to watch the match! Fan club members can enjoy more Flamengo on game day: discounts and priority access on tickets to watch at the stadium and on pay-per-view, and beer to watch on TV! Click and feel the pride of being a fan club member.
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