Argentine press mocks Flamengo’s millions, hails Lanús as the “real team” | OneFootball

Flamengo lost 1-0 to Lanús (ARG) on Thursday (19)

Flamengo, owner of a millionaire squad, took to the field against Lanús (ARG) under the spotlight of the Argentine press, which was already commenting on the financial difference before the match. After the Rubro-Negro lost 1-0 on Thursday (19), local media reinforced the disparity and highlighted that the maroon team ignored the numbers and played like a “real team.”

Clarín, for example, highlighted Lanús's performance, which managed to control the game and limit the participation of Arrascaeta. Additionally, the newspaper emphasized the constant pressure on Cebolinha and Luiz Araújo, who were cornered near the sideline, and praised the efficiency of the midfield duo Agustín Cardozo and Agustín Medina in cutting off Flamengo's spaces.

Clarín

— However, Mauricio Pellegrino's team functioned like a real team and disrupted Flamengo's offensive flow, especially in the first half. The midfield duo of Agustín Cardozo and Agustín Medina ensured that Giorgian de Arrascaeta did not receive the ball easily, and when Everton (Cebolinha) and Luiz Araújo received it, they were pressed against the sideline. The champions of the Copa Libertadores struggled to find their rhythm, highlighted the newspaper.

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Olé

— Before the match, knowing they would face the biggest club in South America, which included Lucas Paquetá, for whom they paid almost 40 million euros, any result other than a defeat would be a great achievement for Lanús. Moreover, historical precedent dictated that the Libertadores champion was usually the favorite against its South American rival, and there was the presence of the best team in South America, the one that had taken Luis Enrique's PSG to penalties two months before. Despite this, Lanús proved to be as impressive as the Brazilian team. In fact, it surpassed it.

— Throughout the 90 minutes, Lanús was strategically superior, with a team that closed firmly in a 30-meter space to prevent deep passes to De Arrascaeta, Carrascal, and Araújo. In this way, the home team tamed the Brazilian beast, which at times seemed to play at a friendly match pace. Throughout the game, the feeling was that Lanús knew what it was doing, while Filipe Luís's team seemed lost amid the confusion. The 1-0 score was fair, but considering how the match ended, it was almost too lenient with a Flamengo that seemed dispirited, stated Olé.

TyC Sports

— Lanús was clearly superior at La Fortaleza and the 1-0 score, with Castillo's goal, seemed like a consolation prize; the clash will be decided in a week at the Maracanã.

— Lanús imposed itself this Thursday at La Fortaleza and, with a determined and compact style of play, overcame the theoretical strength of Flamengo, securing a convincing 1-0 victory in the first leg of the 2025 Recopa Sudamericana. The score, however, seemed insufficient given the performance on the field. Rodrigo Castillo, back from injury, scored the winning goal at 30 minutes into the second half, allowing Mauricio Pellegrino's team to approach the return match next Thursday at the Maracanã with optimism. Flamengo will need to significantly improve to compete at this level, said TyC.

WHEN IS THE RETURN MATCH?

In search of the first title of the season, Flamengo hosts Lanús next Thursday (26) at the Maracanã and will have the home advantage in the return match. Thus, the decisive clash begins at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

After losing the first leg 1-0, the Rubro-Negro needs to win by two or more goals to claim the trophy. Thus, in case of a tie on aggregate, the decision will be made through penalties.

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