Argentine papers react to Flamengo defeat: "The fortress Racing need" | OneFootball

Flamengo and Racing (ARG) face off on Wednesday (29), in Argentina

Flamengo was defeated by Fortaleza 1-0 before the match against Racing (ARG) in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. After the match at Arena Castelão, the result made headlines in the main Argentine newspapers.

Right away, ‘DSports Radio’, for example, stated that the result is a “good news for Racing,” also highlighting: “Attention, Racing.” It's worth mentioning that the score is exactly what the Argentinians need to take the match to penalties.

The newspaper ‘El Gráfico’ highlighted: “With the strength that Racing needs: Flamengo stumbled against Palermo's team”. Additionally, the outlet emphasized that Mengão “arrives weakened for the return leg of the Libertadores semifinals”, after conceding a “goal by Breno Lopes from outside the area.”

Finally, ‘Crónica’ mentioned: “Attention, Racing: with some starters, Flamengo lost to Fortaleza under Martín Palermo. Before the return leg of the Libertadores semifinals, they fell as visitors”. The newspaper noted that Filipe Luís did not spare players and left defeated.

LOST TO FORTALEZA?

Flamengo went to Arena Castelão and lost to Fortaleza. Coach Filipe Luís did not spare the main starters and still was defeated by the Ceará team. Mengão still pressed but couldn't get the result.

HOW IS FLAMENGO VS. RACING?

In the first match, Flamengo defeated Racing 1-0, with a goal by Jorge Carrascal at 42 minutes of the second half. Thus, the red-black team only needs a draw to advance to the final of the Copa Libertadores.

WHEN IS THE GAME?

Thus, Flamengo faces Racing on Wednesday (29), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estadio Presidente Perón, in Avellaneda, in the return leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match. 

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