Royal admits butterflies before another Flamengo final: "It's special" | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Lanús (ARG) in pursuit of the South American Recopa championship

Flamengo has qualified for the semifinals of the Campeonato Carioca. However, now, the focus of the team is on the South American Recopa final against Lanús (ARG) on Thursday (19). Therefore, Emerson Royal spoke about the thrill of competing for another title with Fla.

What did Royal say?

— When you stop feeling that nervous excitement before a final, that's when you should leave football. So, I always feel it. Every match is important, obviously, but playing a final has a special thrill -, he said, before adding:

— We are going to prepare very well because we know how difficult it is to play against them there. Argentinians always bring intensity and greater difficulty. In this sense, they will compete, and we will work to compete equally with them and gain an advantage -, he concluded.

How has Royal's time at Fla been?

In summary, the victory against Botafogo by 2-1 last Sunday (15) was the fourth consecutive game in which Royal was a starter for Flamengo in 2026. Previously, the player started among the eleven against Internacional, Sampaio Corrêa, and Vitória.

And now?

Now, with Royal available, Flamengo will face Lanús at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (19). The teams will play the first leg of the South American Recopa in Argentina, with live broadcast on ESPN, on the subscription channel.

On the other hand, the return match between the teams is also already scheduled. Thus, Flamengo and Lanús will meet again at Maracanã on February 26. The match, deciding the Recopa title, will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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