Atlético-MG boss cites Flamengo after Cruzeiro draw: “Best in Brazil” | OneFootball

What did Eduardo Domínguez, Atlético-MG’s coach, say about Flamengo?

Cruzeiro and Atlético-MG drew 1-1 this Tuesday (25) in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. In a press conference, coach Eduardo Domínguez recalled the celeste team’s clashes with Flamengo and praised the Rubro-Negro.

— First, I have to watch the match again and talk to the players. We also can’t overlook the fact that we’re at their home, with their fans, where they feel strong — he said, before concluding:

— They put in two great performances against one of the best teams in the country, or for some, the best. They drew one match while playing a great game, won the other, so we knew the potential they have — Eduardo Domínguez concluded.

How did the latest matches between Flamengo and Cruzeiro go?

Flamengo and Cruzeiro played three matches in the past few weeks of the season. After all, the teams faced each other in the Copa Libertadores round of 16. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Rubro-Negro won the return leg 2-1 and secured qualification for the quarterfinals of the continental tournament.

Then, last Saturday (22), Flamengo and Cruzeiro faced off in the 24th round of the Brasileirão at Mineirão. After Pedro opened the scoring for Mengão, Arroyo and Matheus Pereira scored the goals that gave the Minas Gerais side the win.

Is Flamengo the best team in the country?

The reigning Brasileirão and Libertadores champion, and runner-up at the Club World Cup, Flamengo remains alive in the hunt for the two main titles in Brazilian football. The Rubro-Negro sits in second place in the Brazilian Championship with 45 points and has qualified for the quarterfinals of the continental tournament, where they will face Independiente Del Valle (ECU).

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo continues preparing for its next commitment of the season. On Sunday (30), Leonardo Jardim’s team faces Botafogo at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air), GE TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Botafogo.

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