Filipe Luís nears 100 games for Flamengo, says he loves the pressure | OneFootball

Filipe Luís to Complete 100 Matches as Flamengo Coach Against Lanús (ARG)

Flamengo defeated Madureira 3-0 this Sunday (22), securing a spot in the final of the Carioca. Now, the Rubro-Negro is focusing on the match against Lanús (ARG) in the return leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. Coach Filipe Luís will reach the milestone of 100 matches as Flamengo's coach and celebrated this achievement in a press conference.

— 100 matches, I feel privileged. I handle sports criticism well, but not so much the others. It's natural, part of the position I'm in today. If I were a complacent guy, I wouldn't be here, he said, before concluding:

— Every time I'm on the field, I put out what I've achieved because I can be criticized and erase everything I've done at the club. I trust the work, I love the club, and I love the pressure I live with. It keeps me alive, challenges me more. I want to turn this situation around so the fans can sing "the champion is back", concluded Filipe Luís.

What is Filipe Luís's Journey at Flamengo?

Flamengo announced the arrival of Filipe Luís as a professional coach in September 2024, after Tite's dismissal. In just over a year at the helm, the coach has won five titles: Copa do Brasil, Supercopa do Brasil, Campeonato Carioca, Brasileirão, and Libertadores.

Additionally, at this moment, Filipe Luís has 99 matches played as the Rubro-Negro coach. In this period, he has achieved 62 wins, 23 draws, and 14 losses, with a success rate of 70%. Finally, Mengão has scored 173 goals under his management and conceded 65 goals.

What is the Situation in the Recopa Sudamericana?

Lanús won the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana 1-0 last Thursday (19). Therefore, in the match at Maracanã, Flamengo will need to win to become champions. If they win by one goal, the continental title will be decided by penalties.

What is Flamengo's Next Match?

With Filipe Luís on the sidelines, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (26) to face Lanús in the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The decisive match will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã.

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

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