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Bap praises Filipe Luís' work, but states that Flamengo's structure is just as important

Flamengo racked up six titles in 2025. As a result, Filipe Luís' work began to be praised throughout Brazil. However, Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, pointed out this Tuesday (10) that these achievements were only possible thanks to the club's structure.

— With all due respect, do you think that if the coach were at another club that didn't have the resources of Flamengo, the professional would have had such a successful year to the point of winning the championship? Maybe the coach would have had a sensational season," Bap highlighted to Diario As.

Does Bap consider Filipe Luís the best in Brazil?

In the interview with the Spanish portal, Bap recalled that Rafael Guanaes, from Mirassol, was chosen as the best coach in Brazil. In the opinion of the Flamengo president, however, Filipe Luís had the best performance last season.

— But, from the market's perspective, the best was Rafael Guanaes because he didn't have such a strong team. The coach didn't have such a solid structure and still managed to finish in fourth place. So, who would be the best coach?," said Bap, adding:

— For Flamengo, it's Filipe Luís. For Mirassol, it's Rafael Guanaes. Rafael managed to get the best out of Mirassol. And Filipe managed to get the best out of Flamengo. Flamengo needs Filipe and Filipe needs Flamengo. It's perfectly natural," he emphasized.

What did Flamengo win in 2025?

Under Filipe Luís' command, Flamengo lifted trophies. That's because the team won the Supercopa Rei, Campeonato Carioca, Brasileirão, Libertadores, Dérbi das Américas, and Copa Challenger.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Under Filipe Luís' management, Mengo returns to the field this Tuesday (10) to face Vitória, for the third round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Furthermore, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Barradão Stadium, in Salvador.

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