Fagner hails Cruzeiro display before decisive Flamengo return at Maracanã | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro meet again at the Maracanã on Wednesday 19, with a Libertadores quarter-final place on the line. Full-back Fagner spoke ahead of the decisive return.

“I thought Cruzeiro played very well in the first game. It is a big match between two teams with great players, it will be decided by fine margins. We must prepare well and stay focused to go there and play a great game. And, God willing, secure qualification,” said Fagner. He told Samuca TV.

Having served a suspension in the first meeting with Flamengo, Fagner is available again to coach Artur Jorge. He started Cruzeiro’s 2-1 victory over Corinthians on Sunday 16 in the Brasileiro.

Cruzeiro head to the Maracanã buoyed by that 2-1 away win in round 23. Flamengo, backed by the home crowd, arrive after a 5-1 league victory over Mirassol.

The sides drew 1-1 at the Maracanã last Wednesday 12. Arroyo put the Minas side ahead before Lucas Paquetá equalised.

Flamengo need only a win to progress, while another draw would send the tie to penalties. Kick-off is at 21:30 Brasília time.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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