Saúl thrilled to play Libertadores with Flamengo: "It's special" | OneFootball

Saúl was signed in the last transfer window of 2025

It was with emotion, but Flamengo qualified for the semifinals of the Libertadores last Thursday (25), after a penalty shootout against Estudiantes (ARG). After the match, Saúl praised the atmosphere of the South American tournament games.

— It's a precious game to play. I have enjoyed it a lot. The rival team's fans were incredible, supporting their team in good times and bad. It's very beautiful to experience as a player, even if you come as a rival -, he said, before adding:

— And then our fans, who always show up. We've seen that there are a lot of Flamengo supporters wherever we go. I'm grateful for the affection we always receive away from home and very happy to have reached the semifinals, which is very important –, he concluded.

How has Saúl's performance been in the Libertadores?

In summary, so far, Saúl has played three matches for Flamengo in the Libertadores of America. Of these, the midfielder started in all and, thus, totals 244 minutes on the field with the Sacred Mantle in the continental competition.

Moreover, with Saúl on the field in the Libertadores, Flamengo won two games and lost one. First, Fla overcame Internacional in the round of 16, by 2-0, in the second match. Then, the Most Beloved defeated Estudiantes by 2-1 at Maracanã and was defeated in the return leg, by 1-0, in regular time.

Despite the defeat within the 90 minutes last Thursday (25), Flamengo qualified for the semifinals of the Libertadores. Thus, with Saúl available, the Red-Black prepares to face Racing (ARG) in the next stage of the tournament.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Finally, with Saúl available, Flamengo prepares to face Corinthians, starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), this Sunday (28). Thus, at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, the interstate classic will be valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão.

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