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Mengão continues its preparation to face Fortaleza in the Brazilian Championship

The 13th round clash takes place this Saturday (1), at 18:30 pm, at Maracanã

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Flamengo made this Friday (31), at Ninho do Urubu, the final adjustments for the match against Fortaleza, which will be played tomorrow (1), at 18:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship. Mengão is currently in third place with 22 points.

Coach Jorge Sampaoli led a tactical drill to determine the starting lineup. New Flamengo signing Luiz Araújo is already training with the squad, but he won't be able to make his debut for the Manto Sagrado until July 3rd, the transfer window opens.

Flamengo and Fortaleza have faced each other 24 times, with the Flamengo team having a clear advantage. Flamengo has won 14 times, drawn three times, and lost seven times, scoring 50 goals and conceding 26.