Filipe Luís hails Bruno Henrique: "He arrives at the perfect time" | OneFootball

Bruno Henrique scored the goal that secured a point for Flamengo in the Brasileirão

Flamengo managed to snatch a miraculous draw against Atlético-MG at the last minute of the 36th round of the Brasileirão. The red-and-black goal came from the historic idol Bruno Henrique, who received more than just praise from Filipe Luís.

In a press conference, coach Filipe Luís showered the number 27 of Flamengo with compliments. He also stated that Bruno Henrique is experiencing his best moment of the season and is in great form for the Libertadores final.

— I always believed in him. Many times, a player's form creates doubts for the fans and the press, but I never stopped believing. He is a decisive, historic player for this club. He is in a great physical and mental moment and arrives, perhaps, at his best for the big final (of the Libertadores) –, said Filipe Luís.

What happened?

Bruno Henrique started the match against Atlético-MG on the bench. However, with Flamengo struggling to break through the Minas Gerais team's defense, Filipe Luís brought the number 27 onto the pitch right after halftime.

With a few changes to the team, Flamengo began to have more chances to attack. However, they still found it difficult to get past Atlético-MG's five- and sometimes six-man defense.

But, already in stoppage time, Bruno Henrique scored the goal that secured a point for Fla. Danilo delivered a perfect cross and the number 27 headed it into the back of the net: 1-1. With that, Flamengo opened up a five-point lead at the top of the Brasileirão, and could become champions in the next round.

What is Flamengo's next game in the Brasileirão?

Next Wednesday (03), Flamengo faces Ceará, in a match valid for the 37th, that is, the penultimate round of the Brasileirão. The match will take place at Maracanã, with live broadcast on Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV, as well as on Premiere, pay-per-view.

And before that?

However, before that, with Bruno Henrique available, Flamengo could celebrate their fourth Libertadores title. That’s because, this Saturday (29), o Mais Querido faces Palmeiras in the grand final of the South American tournament. The clash will take place at Estádio Monumental U, in Lima, Peru, starting at 6pm (Brasília time).

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