Luiz Araújo rebukes fan on livestream after Flamengo’s 2-1 loss to Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Flamengo slipped in the Brasileirão with a 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro on Saturday 22, and Luiz Araújo later confronted a critical supporter during a Kick livestream.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the forward was challenged during the broadcast and moved to defend the team’s current situation.

He urged the fan to celebrate trophies, noted that Flamengo are in the Libertadores quarter-finals and pushing towards the lead, and answered with sarcasm about his own ability.

The loss allowed Palmeiras to pull clear again at the top. Flamengo sit second on 45 points, with Abel Ferreira’s side on 51.

Flamengo have a game in hand. They host Mirassol at the Maracanã on 2 September, the postponed round 4 fixture.

In the Libertadores, Flamengo will face Independiente Del Valle in the quarter-finals after the Ecuadorian club eliminated Deportes Tolima on Tuesday 25.

Conmebol will confirm kick-off times and dates. The first legs are set for 8 to 10 September, with returns between 15 and 17.

With Luiz Araújo available, Flamengo play Botafogo at 16:00 Brasília time on Sunday 30 at the Maracanã in round 25.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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