The Flamengo squad returned on Monday afternoon to begin training for Sunday's game against Botafogo at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The players who started the match against Portuguesa did strength training exercises at the club's gym. The only starter who didn't participate was forward Marcelinho Paraíba, who was excused from training to attend his mother-in-law's surgery in São Paulo. Goalkeeper Bruno did specific training with trainer Roberto Barbosa.

On the field, Caio Júnior organized a competitive team match between the juniors and the starters. The standout performer was striker Josiel, who scored both goals in the victory for the red team, which consisted of: Marcelo Lomba; Daividson, Lucas, Thiago Sales, and Eltinho; Airton, Fierro, Fernando, and Sambueza; Maxi and Josiel. The blue team took the field with: Diego; Luizinho, Dininho, Leonardo, and Diogo; Antônio, Jônatas, Everton, and Vander; Vandinho and Fernandão.