Filipe Luís stays grounded after Flamengo win: "We're not the best" | OneFootball

Flamengo won in the 25th round, while Palmeiras and Cruzeiro lost their games

The Flamengo beat Corinthians in a comeback this Sunday (28), by 2 to 1, for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro were defeated by Bahia and Vasco, respectively. Thus, Filipe Luís kept calm when questioned about the 'perfect' round for Mengão.

— Each round implies its importance. We had this sequence of trips also against Inter, for Libertadores and Brasileirão, in which there was a great wear and we ended up winning. Now we have a direct rival in the next game, Cruzeiro, it's three very important points, as it was today -, started, Filipe Luís,

— I usually say that this championship is very complicated. We drew with Vasco last week and our title rivals won. Everyone said that Flamengo was horrible for drawing with Vasco, and yesterday Vasco beat Cruzeiro, Vasco has a great coach -, he added.

— We need to have stability, not think that we are the best because we beat Corinthians away from home. We have a long way to go. It's preparing with humility to face Cruzeiro, who comes bitten by the title -, concluded the coach of Flamengo.

What is the situation of the Brasileirão?

The Flamengo managed to open a lead in the leadership of the Brasileirão after the victory over Corinthians, reaching 54 points. Meanwhile, Cruzeiro remains in second place, with 50, and Palmeiras continues with 49 points.

It is worth noting that Flamengo has one less game compared to Cruzeiro, against Sport, for the 12th round of the Brasileirão. In addition, Palmeiras also has two matches to play, against Juventude and Santos.

What is Flamengo's next match?

After the victory over Corinthians, the Flamengo begins to think about the first 'final' of the Brasileirão. That's because, on Thursday (02), Filipe Luís' team faces Cruzeiro, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the championship.

Thus, as tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through the YouTube, the website and the social networks. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) broadcasts the game of Flamengo x Cruzeiro.

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