Libertadores: De La Cruz and Varela fool Estudiantes keeper for Flamengo | OneFootball

What did De La Cruz and Varela do to Muslera during Flamengo vs Estudiantes (ARG)?

De La Cruz and Varela started on the bench in Flamengo’s match against Estudiantes (ARG) last Wednesday (20) at the Maracanã. Even off the field, the Uruguayans managed to help Mengão, as they ‘confused’ Fernando Muslera, the Argentine team’s goalkeeper.

During the second half, De La Cruz and Varela warmed up behind Muslera’s goal. With that, the Flamengo players took advantage of the situation to bother and ‘disrupt’ the Estudiantes keeper.

On one of those occasions, it even seemed like the magic worked. Muslera came out poorly on a play involving Bruno Henrique, leaving the ball at Pedro’s feet. Showing a striker’s sharp instinct, the No. 9 did not miss the chance and scored the goal that gave Mengão the win at the Maracanã.

DID DE LA CRUZ AND VARELA PLAY IN FLAMENGO VS ESTUDIANTES?

Midfielder De La Cruz and right back Varela came on in the closing stages of the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes. With the Uruguayan duo on the field, Mengo secured a 1-0 win, booking a place in the round of 16 of the Libertadores.

DO DE LA CRUZ AND VARELA KNOW MUSLERA, ESTUDIANTES’ GOALKEEPER?

Putting rivalry aside, De La Cruz and Varela are friends with Muslera, since the players play together for the Uruguay national team. At this year’s World Cup, both the Flamengo players and Estudiantes’ goalkeeper are expected to represent ‘La Celeste’.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With De La Cruz and Varela available, Flamengo return to the field to face Palmeiras in the 17th round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (23) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.