Under heavy rain, Mengão returned this Friday (16), at Ninho do Urubu, and began preparations for the classic against Fluminense, which takes place next Sunday (18), at 16 pm, at Maracanã, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. Mais Querido occupies the third place with 45 points, the same number of points as the tricolor team.

The red-and-black squad began the activity with physical training and then carried out tactical training on a reduced field under the command of coach Dorival Júnior.

Flamengo is unbeaten in 19 games this season (15 wins, 4 draws), scoring 39 goals and conceding just seven. Flamengo will be looking for another win to close the gap on leaders Palmeiras, who have 54 points.