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Flamengo's Management Aims to Reach at Least the Semifinals of the Libertadores

Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20th) to face Internacional in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16. Mengão steps into the next phase with a 'right foot forward,' having won the first leg 1-0. Additionally, advancing could bring a million-dollar boost to the rubro-negro coffers.

This is because a spot in the Libertadores quarterfinals is worth 1.7 million dollars (about R$ 9.3 million). At the same time, qualifying keeps Flamengo on track to meet the goal set at the start of the season: reaching the tournament's semifinals. It's worth noting that Mengo considers the Libertadores their second priority this year, as the main goal is the Brasileirão.

HOW IS FLAMENGO PREPARING?

Flamengo is going in with 'full strength' to face Internacional. This is because coach Filipe Luís only has Erick Pulgar as a missing player, who is recovering from a fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot. Therefore, Mengão is expected to field the following players: Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira (Ortiz) and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE AN ADVANTAGE IN THE ROUND OF 16?

Yes! Flamengo has the advantage of a draw to advance to the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. This is because, in the first leg held at Maracanã, Filipe Luís's team defeated Internacional 1-0, with a goal by Bruno Henrique. On the other hand, if the team from Rio Grande do Sul wins by one goal, the spot in the next phase will be decided by penalties.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL FACE OFF?

Flamengo and Internacional will face each other at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (20th) at Beira-Rio, for the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best online coverage through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), ESPN (cable TV), and Disney+ (streaming) will also broadcast the decisive Libertadores match.

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