Flamengo or Palmeiras: Alex Sandro on which has more fans in Seleção | OneFootball

The highly anticipated Copa Libertadores final between Palmeiras and Flamengo is also stirring things up behind the scenes of the Brazilian National Team. According to left-back Alex Sandro, the Rio de Janeiro team has the advantage when it comes to fan support within the five-time world champion squad.

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Flamengo in the Majority

“Flamengo fans are the majority here in the National Team,” revealed the rubro-negro player during a press conference this Thursday. “We talk about the Libertadores final mainly with the players who have played for the club,” he added.

Flamengo is the Brazilian club with the most representatives in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia. In addition to Alex Sandro, defender/full-back Danilo was also called up. On the Palmeiras side, the only name on the list is forward Vitor Roque.

Ex-Flamengo Players in Force

The Brazil squad also includes players who have built a strong connection with Flamengo. This is the case for full-back Wesley (currently at Roma-ITA), midfielder Lucas Paquetá (West Ham-ENG), and forward Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid-ESP), all of whom came up through the Rio club’s ranks.

Rivalry in the Banter

Despite the banter between Flamengo and Palmeiras fans, Alex Sandro assures that the rivalry is limited to moments of relaxation. “That happens during playful moments, by the pool, not on the field. It’s normal, it’s healthy. I’m sure we’ll have the support of everyone here,” said the defender.

In addition to the Libertadores final, Palmeiras and Flamengo are also battling for the top spot in the Brazilian Championship. Currently, both teams have the same number of points – 68 points in 32 games – with the São Paulo team ahead due to the number of wins.

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