Filipe Luís on why Flamengo lost to Corinthians in Supercopa | OneFootball

Flamengo lost to Corinthians at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília

The Flamengo was defeated by Corinthians 2-0 on February 1st and ended up as the runner-up in the Supercopa do Brasil. This Wednesday (18), coach Filipe Luís commented on the match and lamented the result of the confrontation in Brasília.

— Losing always hurts. It's an absurd pain, and losing a final is difficult for all of us. I know the context, we had a different preparation from other years. We had a sending-off (Jorge Carrascal —, said Filipe Luís.

“It's a new final, with other challenges, we have new confidence, and I hope we are at our best to win“, concluded the Flamengo coach in an interview with ESPN Brasil this Wednesday (18).

WHAT'S THE CONTEXT?

The Flamengo played a balanced first half against Corinthians but went into the break losing 1-0. At the end of the first half, Jorge Carrascal committed a hard foul. During the stoppage, the VAR reviewed the play, and the referee sent off the Colombian upon returning to the field.

Thus, Corinthians started the second half leading 1-0 and with an extra player. Finally, Flamengo tried to equalize throughout all 45 minutes. However, the team from São Paulo extended their lead at the end with a goal from Yuri Alberto.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo focuses on the Recopa Sudamericana. The team led by Filipe Luís faces Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (19) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), away from home, for the first leg. Thus, Coluna do Fla provides all the information.

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