Time for a reunion! Flamengo defends its lead in the Brasileirão against São Paulo
Mais Querido returns to the field after a break in competitions due to the World Cup
By Flamengo Communication - in
The wait to see Mengão back on the field is over! After the break for the World Cup in Russia, the season is back in full swing and this Wednesday (18) they already have an important commitment in the Brazilian Championship. Rubro-Negro will face São Paulo, at 21:45 pm, at Maracanã.
The Most Beloved will defend its leadership of the national competition and for this, coach Maurício Barbieri once again counts on the support of the Nation.
"The fans' support is crucial for us. These last few months have been very positive in terms of delivering the results they expected. The atmosphere with 60 fans is fantastic, it makes all the difference and also intimidates the opponent. We hope to count on the fans' support once again as we seek victory."
Check out the press conference our coach gave on FlaTV the day before the match
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Coach Mauricio Barbieri named the following players for the game against São Paulo.
Flamengo x Sao Paulo
In the history of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo and São Paulo have faced each other 17 times at Maracanã. Flamengo has the advantage with 9 wins. Flamengo also has four draws and four wins. Flamengo has found the net 24 times and conceded 21.
Flamengo has suffered only one defeat at Maracanã in the last two and a half years. Since the start of the 2016 season, the Rubro-Negro has played 33 matches at the stadium, winning 16, drawing 16, and losing one (to Botafogo in the state championship semifinals that year).
The last meeting between the two teams in Rio de Janeiro took place last year at Ilha do Urubu. The match was part of the Brazilian Championship, and "Mais Querido" won 2-0 with goals from Diego and Paolo Guerrero.
Remember through the lens of FlaTV
Tickets
More than 40 tickets have already been sold for the match against the São Paulo team. The nation can still buy tickets to see Flamengo on the field. clicking here.
Transmission
The match between Flamengo and São Paulo will be broadcast by Globo (for SP, RS, PR, ES, MS, MT, BA, SE, AL, PE, RN, PA, AM, RO, AC, RR, AP and DF) and also by Canal Premiere for all of Brazil.
Social media coverage
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