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Flamengo and Racing (ARG) meet again next Wednesday (29), in Argentina

Flamengo defeated Racing (ARG) 1-0 on Wednesday (22), in the first leg of the Libertadores semifinals. After the match, coach Filipe Luís made a prediction about the return leg in Argentina.

In summary, during the press conference, Filipe Luís made it clear that, just as he will, coach Gustavo Costas will also make adjustments to Racing. With this, he expects to face the best version of the Argentine team in the second leg.

— I imagine a similar Racing. Of course, there will be adjustments. I will still watch and review the match several times to see what details we can pick up to put together the plan for the return game. In the same way, they will -, he said, before concluding:

— We have to expect the best version of their team. A pressing Racing, trying to get the result at all times. We have to try to neutralize their attack, which is very dangerous -, he finished.

How was the first leg?

After Samuel Lino had a goal disallowed, Flamengo opened the scoring at the 42nd minute of the second half. In the play, Jorge Carrascal set up Bruno Henrique, who missed a one-on-one with the goalkeeper. However, on the rebound, the number 15 found the back of the net for Flamengo.

And when is the return leg?

Now, Flamengo and Racing will meet again next Wednesday (29), in the second leg of the Libertadores semifinals. The teams will face off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Presidente Perón Stadium, known as ‘El Cilindro’.

Thus, the finalist of the Libertadores will be decided in Argentina. Away from home, Flamengo only needs a draw against Racing to advance in the South American competition, thanks to their win in the first leg.

But what about before that?

Before focusing on the Libertadores decider, Flamengo is preparing for the Brazilian Championship. That’s because, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (25), Fla faces Fortaleza. Thus, at Arena Castelão, the teams will play the 30th round of the Brasileirão.

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