Flamengo eye 2022 spirit for Copa do Brasil comeback vs Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Atlético-MG beat Flamengo 1-0 in the first leg

Flamengo takes to the field this Wednesday (06) to face Atlético-MG, in the return match of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. After being defeated in the first leg by 1-0, Filipe Luís' team needs a victory playing away from home, at Arena MRV. Thinking about this, the Most Beloved tries to draw inspiration from 2022, when they overcame the Minas Gerais team in a similar scenario.

This is because, in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil 2022, Flamengo and Atlético-MG also faced each other. In the first leg, held at Mineirão, the Minas Gerais team won and beat Mengão by 2-1. Therefore, in order to advance directly to the quarterfinals, the Most Beloved needed a two-goal victory in the second match.

HOW WAS THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG?

Thus, in the return match, which became known as the 'night of hell', the Most Beloved defeated the rival by 2-0, with two goals from Arrascaeta, and guaranteed direct qualification to the quarterfinals. Next, under the command of Dorival Júnior, Flamengo surpassed Athletico-PR, São Paulo, and Corinthians, in the final, becoming the champion of the Copa do Brasil.

WHAT ARE THE SCENARIOS FOR FLAMENGO TO ADVANCE?

Due to the 1-0 defeat in the first leg, Flamengo is in a similar situation to 2022. Therefore, in the event of a victory by two or more goals, Filipe Luís' team advances directly to the quarterfinals of the tournament. In addition, if Mengão achieves a simple victory against Atlético-MG, the spot will be defined in penalties.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Wednesday (06). The classic takes place at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in the return match of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social networks. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (closed channel) will broadcast the match.

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