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What Did Danilo Say to Saúl Ñíguez After the Flamengo vs Racing (ARG) Match?

Danilo is living a dream at Flamengo. This is because, with less than a year since his arrival, the defender will play in a Libertadores final for his beloved team. After Mengão qualified over Racing (ARG), the number 13 shared how he expressed his feelings to Saúl Ñíguez before the match kicked off at ‘El Cilindro’.

— It was wonderful. Before the game, when I went out to warm up, I asked Saúl what his team was and the feeling of playing for your favorite club in an environment like this (Argentina) –, he said, before concluding:

— It was tough, as the Libertadores should be. The group is to be congratulated for the effort, we went through sacrifice. Now, it's time to regain strength and focus on the Brasileirão until the final –, concluded Danilo in an interview after leaving the El Cilindro stadium on Wednesday (29).

IS DANILO A FLAMENGO FAN?

Yes! Even before joining Flamengo, Danilo always made it clear that he has been a Flamengo fan since childhood. Thus, the athlete never hid his desire to play with the Sacred Mantle.

Earlier this year, the dream became a reality. Besides being part of the Mengão squad in the Libertadores final, Danilo has already won the Brazilian Supercup, the Taça Guanabara, and the Carioca as a Flamengo player.

DID DANILO PLAY IN THE FLAMENGO VS RACING MATCH?

Danilo started on the bench in the ‘battle of Avellaneda’ on Wednesday (29). However, after Plata was sent off, Filipe Luís brought the defender in to adjust the defensive system.

With the number 13 on the field, Flamengo managed to hold a 0-0 draw and, with a 1-0 victory at Maracanã, secured a spot in the final. The big decision will be against Palmeiras on November 29, in Peru.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

With Danilo available, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (01) to face Sport, for the 31st round of the Brasileirão. In summary, the match kicks off at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla provides details of the match on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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