Filipe Luís downplays Libertadores final hype: Flamengo v Palmeiras | OneFootball

Before the Libertadores Final, Flamengo Has an Important Match in the Brasileirão

Flamengo defeated Red Bull Bragantino last Saturday (22), in a match for the 35th round of the Brasileirão. After the match, coach Filipe Luís downplayed the anticipation for the Libertadores final against Palmeiras, which will take place on Saturday (29).

This is because the Flamengo coach stated that, at the moment, the focus is entirely on Atlético-MG, their opponent this Tuesday (25). The match against the team from Minas Gerais could even seal the Brasileirão title for the beloved club.

What did Filipe Luís say?

— I am only thinking about the match against Atlético-MG from now on. I am very rational, I take things day by day, focusing on what I can control. It's still far away, it's not the next game. So, I'm only thinking about beating Atlético-MG, doing everything I can to help the team win, he said.

What are the details of the match?

With a chance to become champions with a few rounds to spare, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Tuesday (25). The clash takes place at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte.

In addition to Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will also broadcast the match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG. Finally, Coluna do Fla TV, on YouTube, will also cover all the details of the match that could crown the beloved club as nine-time Brazilian champions.

Why and how can Flamengo become champions?

After the victory against Red Bull Bragantino on Saturday (22), Flamengo reached 74 points in the Brasileirão. With that, the Rubro-Negro opened up a four-point lead over Palmeiras, who currently have 70 points and are in second place in the standings.

Therefore, Flamengo could secure the Brasileirão title on Tuesday (25). For this to happen, however, the beloved club needs to beat Atlético-MG and hope for a Palmeiras defeat against Grêmio in Rio Grande do Sul.

And when is the Libertadores final?

Finally, the Libertadores final is only on Saturday (29), that is, after the match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG. Thus, in Lima, Peru, the beloved club will face Palmeiras in a clash that will decide the great champion of the Americas. The match kicks off at 6 PM (Brasília time), with live broadcast on Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV.

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