Four-time champions of the Libertadores last weekend, Flamengo could be champions of the Brazilian championship on Wednesday (12/3). The Red and Black team faces Ceara, at the Maracana Stadium, at 9:30 p.m.
Team Rio, the leaders of the competition, can confirm the title with one match to go and confirm the competition’s 10th trophy in history. There are a few scenarios for this to happen.
they:
- Beat Ciara by any score.
- Draw with Ceara and defeat or draw with Palmeiras against Atletico MG;
- Defeat to Ceara and defeat or draw for Palmeiras against Atletico MG;
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In the event of obtaining the title, the Brazilian Confederation may advance the date of the team’s last match in the competition. The final round and possible prize for the Champion’s Cup is scheduled for Sunday (12/7), in the match against Mirasol, at Estádio Maião.
The Brazilian Football Confederation plans to present the match from Sunday to Saturday (6/12). Flamengo already has commitments in the week following the end of the Brazilian League.
The team, led by Filipe Luis, will face Mexican team Cruz Azul in the first appearance of the Confederations Championship next Wednesday (12/10). This anticipation should benefit Mengão and give them an extra day of rest before their debut in the final competition of the season.