Filipe Luís: Flamengo are South America’s best for Recopa final | OneFootball

Flamengo seeks a second Recopa Sudamericana title

Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (26th) to face Lanús (ARG) in the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. In pursuit of the title, Mengão needs a comeback after losing the first match. Thus, coach Filipe Luís reaffirmed his trust in the red-and-black squad and highlighted the importance of Maracanã.

—We are the current champions of America, the best squad in America. And having a Maracanã that supports us. I hope we can show our best version, that we can play our way. Our efforts are with the ball, without the ball, there are many details we need to improve—, said Filipe Luís in an interview with ‘ESPN’.

Will Flamengo’s fans fill Maracanã?

Yes! As usual, the Flamengo fans promise to pack Maracanã to watch the decisive match against Lanús. At this moment, over 60,000 tickets have been sold for the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana.

How is Flamengo doing in the Recopa Sudamericana?

Flamengo now has the chance to ‘turn the page’ and win their first title in 2026. That’s because Mengão is competing in the Recopa Sudamericana, but lost the first leg to Lanús 1-0. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro needs a win to claim the tournament.

When do Flamengo and Lanús face each other?

Looking for a comeback in the final, Flamengo faces Lanús again this Thursday (26th). The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Lanús through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Recopa match.

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