Filipe Luís prioritises Brasileirão, Libertadores, weighs Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Brazilian Championship and Libertadores are Flamengo's priorities for the season

Flamengo lost to Atlético-MG 1-0 this Thursday (31), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, in a press conference, Filipe Luís talked about the priorities for the season, but emphasized that he entered to win against the team from Minas.

— The Brazilian Championship and Libertadores are priorities, but I entered to win. Just as in the Ceará game, I will be prepared to win with the pieces that I think are the best. Of course, on the return, we will try to reverse. In my opinion, it's totally open. We know it's hard to play in the opponent's stadium, but just as they won here, we can win there -, he said.

At the beginning of the season, coach Filipe Luís, as well as the technical director of football, José Boto, clarified which competitions would be the main ones of the season. On that occasion, the professionals from Flamengo stated that the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores are the main focus, while the Copa do Brasil is in the background.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF FLAMENGO IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP AND IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Currently, Flamengo is leading the Brazilian Championship, with 36 points, two more than second-placed Cruzeiro. In the Libertadores, the Most Beloved is in the round of 16 and will face Internacional, starting in August.

AND NOW IN THE COPA DO BRASIL?

Now, Flamengo needs to beat Atlético-MG by two goals difference to advance to the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. If the victory is by only one goal, the tie will be decided on penalties. The return match is scheduled for next Thursday (07), at Arena MRV.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

Now, Flamengo focuses on the match against Ceará, on Sunday (03), for the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 18:30 (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, with broadcast on Premiere, on pay-per-view.

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