Rossi shines in Libertadores, Filipe Luís: keeper key for Flamengo | OneFootball

Rossi received the Man of the Match award after Flamengo's qualification to the Libertadores final

A key figure for Flamengo in the Libertadores semifinal, Rossi secured the spot in the final with outstanding saves against Racing (ARG) on Wednesday (29). Right after the match at El Cilindro, Filipe Luís praised the goalkeeper and highlighted the dedication and ambition of the Argentine.

— Everyone knows the quality of Rossi. I have no doubt that he is thinking about winning the title and not the tournament's best player award. He is a very ambitious player, who likes to work, improve, evolve, and learn. He is in a great moment. We hope he continues like this -, said Filipe Luís in the post-match press conference.

HOW DID ROSSI CONTRIBUTE TO FLAMENGO'S QUALIFICATION?

In his home country, the Argentine stood out by preventing four shots, three of them inside the area, and received the Man of the Match award. A crucial save came in injury time when Vietto shot near the penalty spot, but the goalkeeper managed to palm it away after a deflection from Emerson Royal.

Previously, at Maracanã, Rossi also played a decisive role in the 1-0 victory. At 33 minutes of the first half, with the score still tied, he made a precise intervention on a shot from Solari, keeping the team ahead.

SPEAKING, ROSSI!

— I want to thank the fans, who were in Argentina and cheered in Brazil. Becoming an idol doesn't depend on me; it's the results that bring that. It's not up to me to decide. It's with the fans, who always support. I feel very happy here, every day I dedicate myself more to give my best, to show that everyone can trust me -, declared the number 1 after the match.

AND NOW, WHO WILL FLAMENGO FACE?

With Rossi available, Flamengo awaits the winner of the clash between LDU (EQU) and Palmeiras. Despite the advantage of the Ecuadorian team, which won 3-0 at altitude, attention turns to Allianz Parque in São Paulo, where the decision takes place this Thursday (30).

BEFORE THE FINAL, WHAT ABOUT THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP?

Before thinking about the Libertadores, Flamengo focuses on the Brasileirão. On Saturday (01), Filipe Luís's team faces Sport at Maracanã, for the 31st round of the competition. The match kicks off at 9 PM (Brasília time).

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