Monaco, led by Filipe Luís, send message to Flamengo before decisive Libertadores tie | OneFootball

On Thursday 17, as Flamengo chase a Libertadores semi-final spot against Independiente del Valle, Monaco, now coached by Filipe Luís, sent a message of support to the Rio club.

The club said in a post that they were sending the manager’s energy to the Nation and wished Flamengo good luck for the decision, alongside a touchline image of Filipe Luís. The message prompted a swift response, with Flamengo fans thanking the Monegasque side.

Flamengo won the first leg 2-0 at altitude in Quito. The quarter-final return at the Maracanã kicks off at 21:30 Brasília time. Flamengo can afford a one-goal defeat and still advance, while any aggregate draw would force penalties.

Filipe Luís left Flamengo in March 2026 and took charge of Monaco in July. Since then his side are unbeaten and lead Ligue 1.

Before moving to France, he enjoyed a trophy-laden spell as Flamengo head coach. He lifted the Copa do Brasil in 2024 against Atlético-MG, then the Campeonato Carioca, Brasileirão, Supercopa do Brasil and Copa Libertadores in 2025.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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