Flamengo into Libertadores quarters as Jardim defends selection calls after 2-1 win over Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Flamengo advanced to the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory over Cruzeiro. According to Coluna Do Fla, progression brings significant prize money.

In the first leg at the Mineirão, Samuel Lino was beaten in the move for Arroyo's goal. In the return at the Maracanã on Wednesday 19, Arrascaeta scored before the interval and Lino added a second, with Lucas Romero replying for the visitors in a 2-1 home win.

Head coach Leonardo Jardim said the fluctuating display in the second leg reflected the management approach that brought him to the club. He added that fans may want their favourites to play every minute, but he is paid to make different decisions.

By clearing the last 16, Flamengo guarantee seven point six five million dollars, about R$ 39.5 million. Cruzeiro depart with five point two million dollars, about R$ 27 million.

There will be no rest for the squad, with training scheduled for 11:30, Brasília time, on Thursday 20 at the Ninho do Urubu. Jardim will lead the session with focus on the next Brasileirão match against Cruzeiro.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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