Flamengo gears up for key league, Libertadores games after Portugal friendlies

Flamengo defeated Swiss side Lausanne in a friendly match in Portugal, with youth players such as Wallace Yan and Everton Cebolinha featuring prominently. The win came after a goalless first half and a second‑half goal by Lorran, followed by a second goal from Wallace Yan.

The club now turns to a demanding second half of the season, aiming to secure a Libertadores group‑stage spot while maintaining a top‑four position in the Brasileirão. Flamengo sits fourth with 35 points and will face Chapecoense on 22 July before a home clash with São Paulo and a Libertadores round‑of‑16 tie against Olimpia. Coach Leonardo Jardim stressed the importance of squad cohesion and managing player fitness ahead of the congested schedule.