Filipe Luís issues demand to Flamengo squad as season nears its climax | OneFootball

Flamengo contends for the Copa Libertadores and Brazilian Championship titles

Flamengo remains alive in the races for the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, as the season enters its final stretch. After the win over Botafogo, coach Filipe Luís celebrated the team’s moment and asked the group to make the most of the situation.

— I see the Palmeiras match ahead and then the Libertadores. I can’t look beyond that. My role is to make sure the team wins the next game. My role is to make these next games enjoyable, not a burden for them — said Filipe Luís.

— May they enjoy living this moment, because few have this opportunity. To be alive in a Libertadores semifinal and fighting for the Brazilian title with Palmeiras and Cruzeiro. We’re in the middle of this battle, competing once again to be able to win. It has to be a pleasure — concluded the Flamengo coach.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING?

Currently, Flamengo is second in the Brazilian Championship, behind only Palmeiras, who will be the next opponent. In addition, the red-and-black team faces Racing (ARG) in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores on October 22 and 29.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Flamengo takes the field this Sunday (19) to face Palmeiras at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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