Flamengo eye attacking surge in Libertadores clash with Racing | OneFootball

With 10 matches played so far, Flamengo is having a consistent campaign in the current edition of the Copa Libertadores, but their offensive strength is not a highlight in the competition so far. Therefore, the semifinal against Racing, starting this Wednesday, is an opportunity for the Rio team’s attack to take off in the South American tournament.

Flamengo has scored 11 goals with an average of only 1.1 goals per game. The team stands out for maintaining 61.7% ball possession and 86.4% pass accuracy, but they have not been able to convert territorial dominance into goals.

⚽ Offensive Breakdown

Of the 11 goals scored, Flamengo found the net 10 times inside the box and once from a free kick, with no penalty goals so far.

At least, there is a variety of plays: 4 goals with the left foot, 4 with the right, and 2 headers, along with 9 assists in the competition.

The team also creates an average of 2.6 big chances per game, taking 12.8 shots per match, with 4.8 on target. In plays down the flanks, there are 5.5 corners and 4.2 accurate crosses per game.

🧱 Solid Defense

The defensive sector of Flamengo has been one of the strong points of the campaign: in 10 games, Flamengo conceded no goals in six and has an average of 0.5 goals conceded per match.

The numbers show consistency, with 16.4 tackles, 8.1 interceptions, and 19.1 clearances per game, as well as 52.2 recoveries.

Goalkeeper Rossi has been rarely tested — with only 2 saves per game —, reflecting a compact and well-organized defense.

📊 Ball Control

When in possession, Flamengo completes 477 accurate passes per game, with 92.9% accuracy in the defensive third and 77.1% in the final third.

Defensively, Flamengo also shows discipline: committing 10.4 fouls per match, receiving 1.7 yellow cards, and only 1 red card throughout the campaign.

In individual duels, the team maintains 54.3% success on the ground and 53.1% in the air, demonstrating competitiveness in all areas of the field.

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