Flamengo’s September: top of Brasileirão, Libertadores semi-bound | OneFootball

Flamengo faced five matches in September, three of which were in the Brasileirão

Flamengo concluded its September match schedule last Sunday (28). On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro came from behind to win 2-1 against Corinthians in the Brasileirão.

With a 66.6% success rate, the Rubro-Negro finishes the month as the isolated leader of the Brazilian Championship and qualified for the semifinals of the Libertadores. In total, there were three wins, one draw, and one loss.

In September, Flamengo played five matches across the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores. This means the team played in two different competitions. Additionally, they scored seven goals and conceded four.

WHAT WERE FLAMENGO'S RESULTS IN SEPTEMBER?

Flamengo began September on the 14th, after the FIFA Date. In a match against Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi, Mengão secured a 2-0 victory in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.

Next, on September 18, Flamengo hosted Estudiantes at Maracanã for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. In this continental clash, the Rubro-Negro won 2-1.

Shortly after, on the 21st, Filipe Luís' team drew 1-1 with Vasco at Maracanã. The match was part of the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship.

DID FLAMENGO QUALIFY WITH DRAMA IN THE LIBERTADORES?

The following week, on September 25, Flamengo visited Estudiantes in La Plata at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium for the second leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.

In regular time, the Argentine team prevailed 1-0, leveling the aggregate score. In the penalty shootout, Rossi shone, saving two penalties, and Flamengo advanced to the semifinals of the continental tournament.

AND THE LAST GAME OF SEPTEMBER?

Finally, wrapping up September's commitments, Flamengo faced Corinthians at Neo Química Arena. After trailing, Mengão came from behind to win 2-1 in the classic match valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão.

SEE FLAMENGO'S RESULTS IN SEPTEMBER:

WHAT WILL OCTOBER BE LIKE?

Now, Flamengo turns its attention to the commitments in October, which include important matches in the Brasileirão and the Libertadores semifinal against Racing (ARG). This Thursday (02), the Rubro-Negro faces Cruzeiro at Maracanã for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The match is crucial as it pits Flamengo, the leader with 54 points, against Cruzeiro, the runner-up with 50 points. In other words, it's a direct confrontation.

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