Luiz Araújo backs Flamengo, hopes Palmeiras slip in Brasileirão clash | OneFootball

What did Luiz Araújo say after Flamengo's victory in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo is more of a leader than ever in the Brasileirão. This is because, in addition to defeating Corinthians, the Rubro-Negro also benefited from the stumbles of Palmeiras and Cruzeiro, who are direct competitors. After the triumph of the Mengão, Luiz Araújo shared behind-the-scenes of the team 'rooting against' Abel Ferreira's team, on Sunday (28).

"We are always focused on our games. We know we are the leaders, so if we do our job, we will be champions. We did watch Palmeiras' game, for sure -," he stated, before concluding:

"Whenever there is a rival who is fighting for the title playing, we will root against them. And they will do the same. I'm sure they were trying to jinx us today (Sunday). Now it depends on our work to win the title and that's what matters" -, concluded Luiz Araújo.

HOW WAS THE 25TH ROUND OF THE BRASILEIRÃO FOR FLAMENGO?

The 25th round of the Brasileirão started perfectly for Flamengo on Saturday (27), when Cruzeiro lost to Vasco, 2-0. On Sunday (28), the scenario became even more positive.

Before entering the field, Flamengo already knew that Palmeiras had lost to Bahia, 1-0, in Salvador. With this, the Rubro-Negro had the chance to extend their lead even further in the Brasileirão table.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION OF FLAMENGO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

With the victory over Corinthians, Flamengo is more than isolated at the top of the Brasileirão. At the moment, the Mengão has 54 points at the top of the table, while Cruzeiro and Palmeiras have 50 and 49 points, respectively.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

The next game for Flamengo in the Brasileirão will be against Cruzeiro, a direct competitor for the title. The match takes place at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) this Thursday (02), at Maracanã.

The Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, brings the details of the clash with 'on-site' coverage from Leo José and Rodrigo Lima, on YouTube. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, broadcasts the match valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

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