Atlético de Madrid player sends message to Filipe Luís of Flamengo | OneFootball

Who is the Atlético de Madrid player who praised Flamengo's coach?

Before coming to Brazil to make history at Flamengo, Filipe Luís built a legacy of idolization at Atlético de Madrid (ESP). Thus, his former teammates from Europe, such as midfielder Koke, remember and praise the coaching career of the former left-back.

— I am proud of what Filipe is doing and how he is working, you know? Whenever the coach wins a title or comes here to Madrid, I meet up with my friend. I was really surprised that he became a coach and with the success he is having — highlighted Koke.

— I am very happy for Filipe. For the professional, for his family, because the coach is a guy I really like, I had a lot of fun, especially playing football with my teammate, and well, I wish all the best for Flamengo, especially that Filipe stays many years at Flamengo, and who knows, maybe one day the coach will be at Atlético de Madrid — said the midfielder.

When did Filipe Luís and Koke play together?

Between 2010 and 2018, the former left-back and the midfielder shared the locker room in Madrid. Thus, the duo played together in 276 matches. Filipe Luís even provided two assists for Koke's goals. Together, they won, for example, two Europa League titles.

How is Flamengo's coach Filipe Luís doing?

In his first year as a professional coach, the former player won a Copa do Brasil. In 2025, however, the coach led Flamengo to six trophies, such as the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. At the moment, Fla is facing turbulence, but everything can change in the next match.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Under the command of Filipe Luís, Fla plays this Thursday (26th) to face Lanús (ARG), in the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The match, which is worth the continental title, takes place from 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

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