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What did Gustavo Costas, Racing (ARG) coach, say about the game against Flamengo?

Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (29) to face Racing (ARG) again, for the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal. Before the match, an audio of coach Gustavo Costas leaked on the internet, with strong statements to intimidate Mengão. However, the coach's words had the opposite effect.

This is because the statement from the Racing coach left the Flamengo players 'fired up' and annoyed. Thus, despite the attempt to scare the red-black squad, Gustavo Costas' words only further motivated Mengão. The information comes from journalist Mauro Cezar.

What did Gustavo Costas say?

— It doesn't matter if they (Conmebol) charge us a high fine, I don't give a damn. We will destroy the field. We will advance. We have to win now. I said this the other day, I told everyone: we will start winning this Wednesday's game now, now, now, now. We have been there since the other day, everything is positive, everything is there. Everything, everything, everything -, said Costas, in the audio.

— This game has to be won like this, right? We also have to keep an eye on the referees… but anyway, we'll see. He is leaving… we are leaving, we are leaving. I have enormous, enormous, enormous faith. We will run over them, we will kill them -, added the coach.

How was the first leg?

Flamengo and Racing kicked off the Libertadores semifinal last Wednesday (22), in a match held at Maracanã. The game, in fact, was very tough at Maracanã, but Filipe Luís' team was better.

However, Flamengo's goal only came at the end. At 42 minutes of the second half, Carrascal passed to Bruno Henrique, who missed the goal. However, on the rebound, the Colombian himself sent it to the back of the net.

What is Flamengo's situation?

Due to the simple victory in the first leg, Flamengo can even draw in Argentina and still secure a spot in the Libertadores final. On the other hand, if Racing wins by one goal, the spot will be decided by penalties.

When do Flamengo and Racing meet again?

The decisive match between Flamengo and Racing takes place this Wednesday (29), for the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal. The ball rolls at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Presidente Perón Stadium in Avellaneda.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and GE TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo x Racing game.

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