Emerson Royal unfazed after Flamengo-Vasco draw, eyes Libertadores | OneFootball

Right-back highlights Flamengo's strong mentality and confidence for decisive clash against Estudiantes (ARG)

Emerson Royal downplayed the pressure after the draw between Flamengo and Vasco in the Brasileirão this Sunday (21). The right-back emphasized the strong mentality of the red-and-black team and the confidence for the decisive clash in the Libertadores.

Asked if the result could affect the team's confidence, Royal dismissed the possibility. He also stated that the red-and-black squad remains focused on qualifying against Estudiantes (ARG), maintaining their determination to overcome the challenges ahead.

— It's a completely different competition, we know how tough the Brazilian Championship is. A team like Vasco, we can't really say we lost two points. Obviously, in our minds, we wanted all three points. But we know how difficult it is to play against them. I wasn't there for the first game, but now I'm facing their team. It's a team that tries to press — he said, before adding:

— As for the Libertadores, as I said, it's a completely different tournament. We're going there with the same mentality as always: to try to win the game. And we know it's going to be a bit of a tough atmosphere for us, but we're going to secure qualification — he concluded, during the mixed zone after the game.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S POSITION IN THE TABLE AND THEIR NEXT MATCH?

With 15 wins in 23 matches played in the Brasileirão, Flamengo currently occupies first place in the competition standings. It's worth noting that, with the draw against Vasco, the red-and-black team missed the chance to further extend their lead in the competition.

Flamengo returns to the field next Thursday (25), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against Estudiantes (ARG), at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata. The match, which will decide a spot in the semifinals of the Libertadores, comes after Flamengo's 2-1 victory in the first leg.

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