Eduardo Domínguez cites Flamengo after Atlético-MG’s 1-1 draw with Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Atlético-MG drew 1-1 at Cruzeiro in the Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg on Tuesday, with Eduardo Domínguez pointing to Cruzeiro’s recent tests against Flamengo to underline their quality.

According to Coluna Do Fla, Domínguez said he would review the match and speak to his players, noting Atlético-MG were in Cruzeiro’s home with their supporters, where the hosts feel strong. He highlighted that Cruzeiro had produced two major performances against one of the country’s best teams, drawing one and winning another, so his side knew the threat.

Flamengo and Cruzeiro have faced three times in recent weeks, starting in the Libertadores last 16. After a 1-1 first leg, Flamengo won the return 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals.

Then, in round 24 of the Brasileirão on Saturday 22 at the Mineirão, Pedro opened the scoring for Flamengo before Arroyo and Matheus Pereira turned it around to give Cruzeiro victory.

Flamengo, reigning Brasileirão and Libertadores champions and Club World Cup runners-up, remain in the hunt for Brazil’s two main trophies. They are second in the league on 45 points and into the continental quarter-finals to face Independiente Del Valle (EQU).

Leonardo Jardim’s team now prepare to meet Botafogo at the Maracanã on Sunday 30 at 16:00, Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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