Flamengo post 'Desfrutem' jibe at Abel Ferreira after 2-0 in Quito | OneFootball

Flamengo won 2-0 at Independiente del Valle in the Libertadores quarter-final first leg in Quito, then posted "Desfrutem" on their social channels, a message widely read as a jab at Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the post went live immediately after the final whistle, with supporters flooding replies that linked the word to Ferreira’s recent remarks.

Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira scored to put Mengão one foot in the semi-finals after a gritty display at altitude.

On Sunday 6, after Palmeiras lost top spot to Flamengo with a 0-0 draw against Botafogo, Ferreira urged fans to "desfrutem" recent successes, a stance that angered many. The club have not lifted a major trophy for two years despite heavy investment.

He rowed back on Wednesday 9 after a 1-0 win over LDU in the Libertadores, saying he had spoken in the heat of the moment, had not expressed himself clearly and that he respects Palmeiras’ history and loves the club.

The second leg is on Thursday 17 at the Maracanã. Before that, Flamengo host Corinthians on Sunday 13 at 17:30 Brasília time and need a win to stay top of the Brasileirão.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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