Flamengo reach Libertadores final, sit second in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Flamengo faced seven matches in October, five of them in the Brasileirão

Flamengo wrapped up their October schedule this Wednesday (29th) with a goalless draw against Racing (ARG). With a 52.4% success rate for the month, the Rubro-Negro finishes the period in second place in the Campeonato Brasileiro and with a guaranteed spot in the final of the Libertadores. In total, there were three wins, two draws, and two losses.

In August, Flamengo played seven matches, between the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Libertadores. That is, the Rubro-Negro played in two different competitions. In addition, they scored seven goals and conceded four.

SEE FLAMENGO'S RESULTS IN OCTOBER:

Flamengo started the month of October with a goalless draw against Cruzeiro at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. In a balanced match with few clear chances, the Rubro-Negro tried to press but was stopped by the Minas Gerais defense.

DID FLAMENGO BOUNCE BACK AFTER AN INCONSISTENT START TO THE MONTH?

A few days later, for the 27th round, Flamengo traveled to Salvador and ended up beaten by Bahia 1-0. Even creating chances, the Rio team couldn’t turn possession into goals and returned to Rio with a bitter result. The response, however, came quickly.

In the 28th round, the classic against Botafogo marked a change in attitude. At Estádio Nilton Santos, Flamengo showed intensity, dominated their rivals, and won 3-0 with authority. The collective performance and defensive solidity reignited the confidence of the squad and fans.

Soon after, in the 29th round, Maracanã was the stage for another great match. Flamengo defeated Palmeiras 3-2 in a thrilling game. Thus, the result strengthened the Rubro-Negro in the fight for the top of the table and consolidated their good moment.

AND IN THE LIBERTADORES, HOW WAS THE PATH TO THE FINAL?

The positive streak extended to the Libertadores. In the first leg of the semifinal, Flamengo hosted Racing and won 1-0, in a solid and mature performance. The team knew how to control the pace and build the advantage at Maracanã, against a tough opponent.

Back to the Brasileirão, for the 30th round, Flamengo visited Fortaleza at Castelão and ended up losing 1-0. Despite the balance, the home team took their chances better, and the Rubro-Negro couldn’t react.

Finally, in Argentina, Flamengo secured their place in the Libertadores grand final by drawing 0-0 with Racing. The highlight was Rossi, who made decisive saves and secured the spot. The goalkeeper’s solid performance capped off a month of ups and downs, but also of overcoming obstacles and collective growth.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN IN NOVEMBER?

Now, Flamengo focuses on November’s commitments, which include matches in the Brasileirão and the grand final of the Libertadores. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro returns to the field again this Saturday (1st), when they face Sport at Maracanã, for the 31st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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