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Flamengo faces Olimpia (PAR) in the Libertadores U-20 semifinal

Flamengo is in the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores U-20 after a goalless draw with Independiente de Medellín (COL) last Friday (13th). Following this, striker Ryan Roberto commented on the competition and looked ahead to the match against Olimpia (PAR).

— We did very well in the group stage, where we managed to impose ourselves and perform well. I believe this helps a lot with the squad’s confidence for this crucial and decisive part of the competition, which is the semifinal — Ryan Roberto began.

— We know we have a quality opponent ahead of us. We have to attack and take advantage of the opportunities to get ahead. I believe it will be a balanced match, but we are very focused and working hard to secure qualification — he concluded.

HOW IS FLAMENGO’S SITUATION?

Flamengo finished the group stage undefeated. That’s because the Most Beloved beat Estudiantes de Mérida (VEN) 4-1 in their debut. Right after, they repeated the same score against Bolívar (BOL), before drawing with Independiente Medellín.

WHEN IS THE LIBERTADORES U-20 SEMIFINAL?

Now, Flamengo focuses on the semifinal of the Copa Libertadores U-20. The red-and-black team faces Olimpia on Thursday (19th), at 4pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Banco Guayaquil, in Quito. As usual, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information.

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