Arrascaeta reveals Flamengo’s mood after win over Palmeiras | OneFootball

Flamengo matched Palmeiras’ points at the top of the Brasileirão

Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 3–2 this Sunday (19) at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. After the match, midfielder Arrascaeta valued the victory, highlighted that the squad treated the game like a final, and looked ahead to the upcoming clashes.

— First of all, I’m happy with the atmosphere that was created, the connection with the fans who played along with us today. That’s a big factor and we leave happy because, for us, it was a final. As I said, now we have ten more finals left, I believe — began Arrascaeta, still on the Maracanã pitch.

— Every game is very important, the next one will be against Fortaleza away. That’s how we have to think, step by step. Now we have the Libertadores, it’s a different story. But these Maracanã afternoons are incredible — concluded the Flamengo midfielder right after the final whistle.

WHAT’S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo started the round in second place, behind Palmeiras, in a decisive match. That’s because, in case of defeat, the São Paulo side could have pulled away at the top. However, the Most Beloved won 3–2, with a goal by Arrascaeta, drawing level on 61 points.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo with Arrascaeta remains focused on the next commitments, but in the Copa Libertadores. The red-and-black team faces Racing (ARG) this Wednesday (22) at the Maracanã, in the first leg of the continental tournament.

Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match, which starts at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time). In addition, TV Globo, on broadcast television, and GETV, on YouTube, will broadcast the decisive clash in the Copa Libertadores.

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