Filipe Luís on Diniz after Flamengo-Vasco draw: "Everyone knows..." | OneFootball

Flamengo and Vasco drew 1-1 at Maracanã for the 24th round of the Brasileirão

After the 1-1 draw with Vasco, the coach of Flamengo stated that it is not easy to win the Millions' Classic. According to Filipe Luís, the biggest obstacle this Sunday (21) was facing Fernando Diniz on the other side.

— Firstly, the Brazilian Championship is very competitive. It's very difficult to win. Corinthians lost to Sport, who are last. It's very complicated. There are travels, numerous other factors, great players, Vasco has strengthened, and there's the coach. Everyone knows how difficult it is to play against Diniz and how much he has improved this team -, pointed out Filipe Luís, to add that:

— And the classic factor. Flamengo and Vasco is always a classic, and this atmosphere changes the players and makes the game more open. Unfortunately, we lost four points, but it's a marathon. We can't panic, we have to stay calm and composed, because the stumbles may come. We can't control the result, but we can control our performance. We will always be closer to winning if we play the way we know -, affirmed Filipe Luís.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Thus, Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) on Thursday (25), in Argentina, for the return match of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Therefore, the game is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with broadcast by ESPN, on cable TV, and Disney+, on streaming.

When does Filipe Luís play for the Brasileirão?

Then, Flamengo and Corinthians face each other at Neo Química Arena on Sunday (28), starting at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. At first, therefore, the match will be broadcast by Record TV, but the complete coverage is done by the Coluna do Fla.

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