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Just like at Maracanã, Flamengo once again beat Internacional in the Libertadores

Internacional's party was ready. There was a shower of confetti to be released in the celebration and much more. However, they forgot to account for Flamengo. With another gala performance, the Most Beloved won at the Beira-Rio Stadium by 2 to 0 in the return match of the Libertadores' round of 16 and is now in the quarterfinals. The goals of this Wednesday's (20) match were scored by Arrascaeta and Pedro.

Thus, Flamengo will face Estudiantes de La Plata, from Argentina, in the quarterfinals, in September. The first leg will be scheduled in the week of the 17th, at Maracanã, with the return leg around the 24/09, in the neighboring country. Conmebol should define the dates and times in the coming days.

HOW WAS THE FIRST HALF?

First of all, it is worth noting that the match between Flamengo and Internacional was delayed by approximately 20 minutes. This is because the fans of the team from Rio Grande do Sul promoted a shower of confetti, which left the pitch of the Beira-Rio Stadium practically unusable. Thus, the home team's staff had to work to clean the field.

After the ball rolled, the start of the match was very studied and quite physical. In addition, the confetti on the pitch still hindered the passing and the balance of the players. Therefore, Flamengo only managed to shoot at goal at 23 minutes, with Varela, after a pass from Arrascaeta, without many scares for Rochet.

If a Uruguayan was the first to shoot, another player from the country took the zero off the scoreboard. At 26 minutes, Samuel Lino pulled to the middle and shot. Rochet failed and dropped the ball to Plata. The Ecuadorian headed the ball to Arrascaeta, who, on the first touch, blasted it to open the score. Mengão 1 to 0 in the match and 2 to 0 on aggregate. Internacional felt the blow and created nothing more in the first half.

HOW WAS THE SECOND HALF?

Even with the advantage, Flamengo continued attacking in the second half. Just four minutes in, Arrascaeta took a free kick into the area, and Saúl headed dangerously, forcing Rochet to make a great save. On the rebound, Léo Pereira still tried with a backheel, but the goalkeeper caught it.

At 15 minutes, Internacional's coach Roger Machado went all in, bringing on attackers Carbonero and Vitinho, in place of Wesley and midfielder Alan Rodríguez. Thus, there was a gap in the midfield, with only Thiago Maia to mark in the sector. Shortly after the changes, Bruno Henrique even managed to shake the nets, but he was offside.

At 27', Internacional even tried with Thiago Maia, with a right-footed shot, but did not scare Rossi. At this point, the home crowd was barely supporting the team, and the gauchos were unable to create. Saúl, the best on the pitch, completely controlled the match, attacking masterfully and defending with passion.

Internacional's best chance came at 37 minutes, when Borré hit the post, after a cross from the right. In the final stretch, the gauchos even managed a 'press', but without success. In the end, there was still time for Pedro, who came on in the second half, to seal the score. Flamengo qualified for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores da América!

WHAT WILL BE FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Now, Flamengo turns the key back to the Brasileirão. With the goal of staying in the lead, the Most Beloved hosts Vitória next Monday (25), at Maracanã, for the 21st round. Thus, the ball rolls from 21h (Brasília time), with full coverage of the Coluna do Fla, on the website, on social media and on YouTube.

MATCH DETAILS

INTERNACIONAL 0X2 FLAMENGOCompetition: Copa Libertadores da América, round of 16, return matchLocation: Beira-Rio Stadium, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulDate: August 20, 2025, WednesdayGoals: Arrascaeta 26’/1º, Pedro 42’/2º

LINEUPS

Internacional: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez and Bruno Tabata; Wesley, Alan Patrick and Ricardo Mathias. Coach: Roger Machado.

Flamengo: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata and Bruno Henrique. Coach: Filipe Luís.

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