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Arrascaeta praised the fact that Flamengo did not change coaches in 2025

Since 2011, Flamengo has not had a coach from January to December in the same season, a feat achieved by Vanderlei Luxemburgo. Filipe Luís is close to breaking this drought in 2025. The continuity of the coach is the secret to Mengão's success, at least in the view of Arrascaeta. After the 2-0 victory over Juventude in Caxias do Sul, the number 10 made a point of praising the continuity of the work for the team's success.

— I believe the main thing, after so long, is having a coach. Almost a year, after a long time without this happening, to continue the work. Each of us knows how Filipe Luís works, we have to give our best for the benefit of the club. That's how it should be. We are happy with him, with our teammates, we have achieved important things — celebrated Arrascaeta.

WHAT TABOO DID FLAMENGO BREAK AGAINST JUVENTUDE?

At 31 minutes into the first half, Arrascaeta himself opened the scoring after a masterful pass from Saúl. Towards the end, Jorge Carrascal crossed, and Emerson Royal scored for the first time with the Sacred Mantle. Two headed goals and breaking a drought, after all, Flamengo hadn't beaten Juventude in Caxias do Sul since 1997. The Uruguayan also celebrated the achievement.

— It's never easy for Flamengo to play here. It had been over 28 years since Flamengo last won here (in Caxias). It shows the strength of this squad in all competitions. Happy about that. The important thing was to keep winning to stay in the lead, and we approached the game as another final. Two headed goals, as hadn't happened in a long time — added Arrascaeta.

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENTS?

Leader of the Brasileirão with 50 points, Flamengo now shifts focus to the Copa Libertadores da América. Thus, this Thursday (18), the Most Beloved hosts Estudiantes (ARG) at Maracanã for the first leg of the quarterfinals. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

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