Flamengo icon mocks Atlético-MG’s ‘war’: “Rifle, shotgun, cannon” | OneFootball

Former center-back took advantage of the 4-0 rout to jokingly highlight Flamengo’s superiority over Atlético-MG

“They declared war, but forgot the ammunition.” That was the mocking tone Ronaldo Angelim, a Flamengo idol, used to react to Flamengo’s 4-0 thrashing of Atlético-MG this Sunday (26).

On the eve of the match, the Minas Gerais club’s fans heated up the atmosphere with the chant “Sunday is war”, but in practice, the Belo Horizonte side ended up getting ‘shot up’ in its own home. Not one to mince words, the ‘Skinny Man of Steel’ mocked the rival’s lack of preparation and praised the strength of the squad led by Leonardo Jardim, who made light work of the home team in the match valid for the 13th round of the Brasileirão.

— Atlético went to war with a peashooter, and Flamengo came with rifles, shotguns, cannons, missiles… Flamengo came armed every which way! Hey, Atlético, how do you declare war and show up with a peashooter? With a slingshot? There wasn’t even time —, said Ronaldo Angelim, before continuing:

— Without ammunition, there’s no point in wanting to go to war; you’re going to lose badly. Once again, Atlético, you got beaten by your daddy, and badly, in our Arena MRV. Next time you start a war, bring some more powerful weapons, because the ones you’ve got look a little worn out. It was only four, not counting the close calls —, he added in a lighthearted tone.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR FLAMENGO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

With the demolition job in Belo Horizonte, Flamengo has truly hit its stride this season and proved that Leonardo Jardim’s ‘steamroller’ is running with a full tank. On top of that, the Rubro-Negro picked up three more crucial points in the Brasileirão and, as a bonus, reached the impressive mark of seven straight wins.

As a result, Flamengo moved up to 26 points, staying in second place in the Brasileirão and firmly closing in on the top spot. Although Palmeiras leads with 32 points, the Most Beloved has a game in hand, which leaves the path open to take over first place soon.

WHAT NOW?

Now, riding high after the ‘knockout’ blow to its rival, the squad shifts focus to the Libertadores, where it will look to stay unbeaten. That’s because on Wednesday (29), Flamengo visits Estudiantes (ARG) in the third round of the continental competition’s group stage.

Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata. So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of Flamengo’s match through YouTube, the website, and social media. In addition, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), and Paramount+ (streaming) will also broadcast the Libertadores match.

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