For the Brazilian Cup, Flamengo faces Fortaleza at Castelão
Mengão returns to Ceará after a friendly match at the beginning of the year
By The newsroom - in
After five years, Fortaleza and Flamengo face off again in the Copa do Brasil. Tonight's match, at 21:45 PM, at Castelão, is part of the second phase of the competition. According to the rules, Flamengo can secure their spot in advance if they beat their opponent by two or more goals. Any other result will push the decision to the second leg, initially scheduled for May 18th in Volta Redonda.
This will be Flamengo's second game at Castelão in 2016. At the start of the season, Flamengo faced Ceará in a friendly match.
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Last clash: the goals of Fortaleza 0x3 Flamengo, for the 2011 Copa do Brasil
Switching:
If Flamengo eliminates Fortaleza, in the next phase they will face whoever qualifies in the match between América-MG and Bahia.
Like Flamengo's Facebook page, follow the club on Twitter and keep an eye on Instagram to follow our live broadcast. You can participate with the hashtag #TRFla, posting your comments and photos of the game. The new Mengão channel is on Telegram, which will also cover the match. FlaTV also brings the nation exclusive content from Mais Querido, with special angles of the goals and behind-the-scenes footage. Click here and subscribe to our channel, free, with one click.
Flamengo began preparing for the match against Fortaleza and also for the Brasileirão eight days ago, shortly after concluding its participation in the Campeonato Carioca. Since then, Muricy Ramalho led technical and tactical training sessions, tested the team in a 3-0 win against Americano, and concluded the preparations early last night at the Presidente Vargas stadium in the capital of Ceará.
This will be Flamengo's second game at Castelão in 2016. At the start of the season, Flamengo faced Ceará in a friendly match.
Read more:
Race, love and passion: from Fortaleza to Flamengo, Ronaldo Angelim
Flamengo will have one-off sponsorship in the match against Fortaleza
Last clash: the goals of Fortaleza 0x3 Flamengo, for the 2011 Copa do Brasil
Switching:
If Flamengo eliminates Fortaleza, in the next phase they will face whoever qualifies in the match between América-MG and Bahia.
How to watch: tickets and streaming
Those unable to attend the stadium can watch the game live on TV Globo in RJ, ES, PB, CE, Piauí, MA, PA (Santarém), AM, RO, AC, RR, and DF. Sportv 2 will broadcast the match throughout Brazil. Fan members can enjoy a discount on their SKY subscription TV monthly fee. Click here, sign up and don't miss any Mengão game!
Fan club members can use the program's discounts to stock their fridges with Movimenvir to Pelo Futebol Melhor partner products and get ready to cheer without hunger or thirst! If you're not a fan club member yet, it's time to join in. It's worth it! Click here to join or call 4007-1981.
Coverage in Mengão's official media
Like Flamengo's Facebook page, follow the club on Twitter and keep an eye on Instagram to follow our live broadcast. You can participate with the hashtag #TRFla, posting your comments and photos of the game. The new Mengão channel is on Telegram, which will also cover the match. FlaTV also brings the nation exclusive content from Mais Querido, with special angles of the goals and behind-the-scenes footage. Click here and subscribe to our channel, free, with one click.
History
Fortaleza and Flamengo have faced each other 14 times in history, with nine wins for Flamengo, two draws, and three wins for the Ceará team. Flamengo has scored 34 goals and conceded 14.
This is the third time the teams have met in the Copa do Brasil. In 2009, in the round of 16, Flamengo eliminated Fortaleza in two matches. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw in Volta Redonda. In the decisive match, they won 3-0 at Castelão, with goals from Kleberson, Juan, and Emerson. In 2011, in the second round, Mengão won 3-0 at Castelão, with goals from Renato Abreu, Wanderley, and Diego Maurício, eliminating them from the second leg.
Fortaleza and Flamengo have faced each other 14 times in history, with nine wins for Flamengo, two draws, and three wins for the Ceará team. Flamengo has scored 34 goals and conceded 14.
This is the third time the teams have met in the Copa do Brasil. In 2009, in the round of 16, Flamengo eliminated Fortaleza in two matches. The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw in Volta Redonda. In the decisive match, they won 3-0 at Castelão, with goals from Kleberson, Juan, and Emerson. In 2011, in the second round, Mengão won 3-0 at Castelão, with goals from Renato Abreu, Wanderley, and Diego Maurício, eliminating them from the second leg.
Preparation
Flamengo began preparing for the match against Fortaleza and also for the Brasileirão eight days ago, shortly after concluding its participation in the Campeonato Carioca. Since then, Muricy Ramalho led technical and tactical training sessions, tested the team in a 3-0 win against Americano, and concluded the preparations early last night at the Presidente Vargas stadium in the capital of Ceará.