Abel Ferreira hails LDU after defeat, namechecks Flamengo | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira said he warned Palmeiras about the risks of LDU (EQU), which led Flamengo's group in the Libertadores

LDU (EQU) trounced Palmeiras and gained an advantage in the Libertadores semifinal by winning 3-0 in Quito. After the match, the coach of the São Paulo team, Abel Ferreira, mentioned Flamengo to praise the team led by Tiago Nunes.

This is because, in the first phase, LDU finished first in Flamengo's group, with the same 11 points as Mengão, but with a better goal difference. However, the Rubro-Negro did not lose to the opponent, with a draw at altitude and a victory at Maracanã.

WHAT DID ABEL FERREIRA SAY?

— (LDU) is a team that is very strong at home, with very good dynamics, a 5-3-2 with a lot of organization and mobility, an aggressive team in duels. I warned my team about the following. LDU finished first in Flamengo's group, LDU eliminated Botafogo, eliminated São Paulo. It wasn't for lack of warning. We have a big disadvantage, but 90 minutes at Allianz Parque is a long time -, stated Abel Ferreira.

— I'm not going to spend much time thinking about what happened here today. It's not the first time a Brazilian team comes here to the altitude and suffers as we did. What I have to say now is that we have 90 minutes at Allianz Parque and 90 minutes is a long time. Congratulations to our opponent, today they were better. As I said now, we have 90 minutes at Allianz Parque and 90 minutes at Allianz Parque is a long time. We will look to turn this result around -, he added.

HOW WERE THE MATCHES BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND LDU?

On April 22, in Quito, Flamengo even created good chances but drew 0-0 with LDU. In the return match, at Maracanã, on May 15, the Rubro-Negro showed no mercy and won 2-0, with goals from Léo Ortiz and Luiz Araújo.

WILL THERE BE A REUNION?

Flamengo and LDU dream of a new match on November 29, when the Libertadores final takes place. Before that, however, the teams need to secure their spot in the grand final.

Mengão plays for a draw against Racing (ARG) in Avellaneda on Wednesday (29). Meanwhile, the Ecuadorians can lose by up to two goals difference on Thursday (30) at Palmeiras' stadium.

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