Flamengo boss drops bold statement ahead of Racing rematch | OneFootball

The coach of the Brazilian team is fully focused on the second leg that will be played at the Cilindro de Avellaneda.

The unexpected defeat of Flamengo against Fortaleza in the Brasileirão halted the leadership aspirations of Filipe Luís’s team, who did not hesitate to add some spice to the imminent rematch of the Copa Libertadores semifinals against Racing.

With his focus completely redirected, the Brazilian coach was self-critical about the loss in the domestic tournament, but emphasized that the priority is the continental competition.

In the press conference after the match at Arena Castelão, the former Atlético de Madrid player was clear in stating: “We have to forget the defeat quickly and correct our mistakes. On Wednesday, we have the most important match of the season so far.” This statement reveals the significance of the clash against the “Academia” in a context where “Mengao” is once again seeking the South American final.

Filipe Luís’s message is direct: the goal is Lima. “We all want to be in Lima. Our minds will be focused,” he assured, conveying the team’s determination to get past the semifinals, whose first leg ended with a narrow advantage for the Rio de Janeiro side.

When do Racing and Flamengo play for the Copa Libertadores?

The decisive match between Racing and Flamengo for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinals will be played on Wednesday, October 29. This match will take place at the Cilindro de Avellaneda, and will kick off at 9:30 p.m.

After the 1-0 win for the Carioca side in the first leg at the Maracanã, Gustavo Costas’s team will need to come from behind at home, in front of their fans, to secure the much-desired ticket to the single final of the continental tournament.

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