Atlético-MG keeper piles pressure on Flamengo ahead of Maracanã clash | OneFootball

Flamengo and Atlético-MG face off in Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil, respectively

Flamengo will face Atlético-MG this Sunday (27), in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship, and then, on Thursday (31), for the Copa do Brasil. Thus, Atlético-MG goalkeeper Everson praised the strength of the red-black team, but put the pressure on Mengão.

— Now we have the game against Flamengo, very difficult. We have two consecutive away games: on Sunday, for the Brasileirão, and on Thursday, for the Copa do Brasil. Although it's against the same opponent, they are two different games — one of points and the other of knockout, where we make the rematch of last year's final —, began Everson, goalkeeper of Atlético-MG.

— We know that Flamengo is living its best moment and is the favorite to pass, but we know our capacity and quality. We know we need to improve. It's an opportunity: two games against Flamengo and then against Bragantino. Then, on Thursday, we'll seek qualification in the Copa do Brasil against such a strong opponent, with so much investment and a good squad. If we pass, we'll come out much stronger and gain confidence for the season —, he concluded, in an interview with ESPN Brasil.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo is going through a better phase than Atlético-MG on the field and currently occupies the second position in the Brazilian Championship, with 33 points. On the other hand, the miners have only 20 points and are currently in 11th place, with two consecutive defeats.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG FACE OFF?

Thus, Flamengo will have two consecutive commitments against Atlético-MG at Maracanã. The first will be this Sunday (27), at 20h30 (Brasília time), valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. Finally, the teams will face each other again on Thursday (31), at 21h30 (Brasília time), in a duel for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.

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