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For anybody following Flamengo's path, the sequence of matches is both thrilling and worrying. Starting from July 31, the team faces Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro, followed by a crucial league match against São Paulo on August 3. As the schedule progresses, Flamengo will encounter their fiercest opponent multiple times and face essential fixtures against international rivals, adding extra pressure to already strained rosters.

The timeline reveals key matches to watch:

• July 31: Flamengo vs. Palmeiras (Copa do Brasil)

• August 3: São Paulo vs. Flamengo (Campeonato Brasileiro)

• August 7: Flamengo vs. Palmeiras (Copa do Brasil)

• August 11: Flamengo vs. Palmeiras (Campeonato Brasileiro)

• August 15: Flamengo vs. Bolívar (Copa Libertadores)