After a two-day training session, the Flamengo squad returned early this morning to Leblon beach for their first activity of the week. This marks the beginning of preparations for Saturday's match against Sport at the Maracanã stadium, a crucial matchup for the club's hopes in the Brazilian Championship.

In the intense heat, fitness coach Ronaldo Torres led the intense activity on Leblon beach. The players trained for about an hour and a half and were subjected to intense demands from the fitness team.

The squad will return in the afternoon, in Gávea, for another training session.

photo: Paulo Sergio