Part 6/10:
When evaluating the performance of Flamengo in comparison to their rivals like Palmeiras, the consensus tilted toward Palmeiras being in a more precarious position. The Palmeiras squad was criticized for their lackluster efforts, particularly during the first half against Sport. They displayed an alarming tendency to falter, failing to capitalize on their investment in the squad by not performing as expected. This raised questions about their readiness, especially given upcoming challenging fixtures.