Flamengo have 2 players in the Libertadores ‘team of the week’ | OneFootball

Flamengo goal scorers against Del Valle (ECU), Léo Pereira and Bruno Henrique, were highlighted

All four Brazilian clubs remained unbeaten in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. As a result, Flamengo, Fluminense, Corinthians, and Palmeiras dominated the “team of the week” released by Conmebol. Of the 11 players selected, ten came from that quartet. For Mengão, the goal scorers in the win over Independiente del Valle (ECU), Léo Pereira and Bruno Henrique, were among the standouts.

IN SHORT, THE LIBERTADORES TEAM OF THE WEEK

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Corinthians, who drew with Estudiantes away from home, placed goalkeeper Hugo Souza, midfielder Garro, and forward Kaio César in the lineup. The Argentine provided a beautiful pass for the winger to score, while the former Flamengo player played a decisive role in preserving the 1-1 draw in La Plata. On the Argentine side, Castro was also remembered.

Palmeiras, meanwhile, who beat LDU (ECU) by just 1-0, had right back Giay, the scorer of the goal, and midfielder Arias included. Fluminense, the Colombian’s former club, stood out with Thiago Silva, Nonato, and Hulk, all decisive in the 2-0 win over Platense (ARG) at the Maracanã.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo struggled at Quito’s altitude and “knew how to suffer” in the first half. However, the picture changed in the second. Bruno Henrique, taking advantage of a good move involving Jorginho and Samuel Lino, opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Later, in the 29th minute, Emerson Royal crossed onto Léo Pereira’s head, and he put the finishing touches on the match.

WHEN ARE THE SECOND LEGS?

The Copa Libertadores semifinalists will be decided next week. On Tuesday (15), Fluminense travel to Argentina to face Platense. On Wednesday (16), LDU vs. Palmeiras will be played in Quito, and Corinthians vs. Estudiantes in São Paulo. Finally, on Thursday (17), Flamengo host Independiente del Valle at the Maracanã.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— Flamengo deserved to have more players in this team. Emerson Royal and Ayrton Lucas were very good on the flanks. In midfield, even tired, Jorginho controlled the middle of the pitch. In addition, Samuel Lino delivered another great performance and played a decisive role by providing the assist for Bruno Henrique to open the scoring — opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist and assistant editor of the Coluna do Fla portal, Brazil’s largest niche website with news about the Most Beloved.

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