Alex Sandro: Flamengo learn from Fluminense loss in Carioca | OneFootball

Flamengo focuses attention on the Brazilian Championship

Flamengo was defeated 2-1 by Fluminense this Sunday (25th), in the fourth round of the Campeonato Carioca. After the state derby, Alex Sandro admitted the Rubro-Negro's poor performance, but revealed that the team takes good lessons from the match.

— We were unfortunate to lose the derby. It's always difficult to play against them and, regarding learning, we can learn not only from defeats but also from victories. Every game has its positives and negatives. We did some good things in today's game, but there are things that need to be adjusted — he said, before concluding:

— We understand internally that this game serves as preparation for the whole year, but when it comes to Fla-Flu, it's always a different story. Nobody cares about how the players are, only about the result. We will correct what needs to be corrected and prepare better for the next game — concluded Alex Sandro.

How was the match between Flamengo and Fluminense?

Coach Filipe Luís chose to start Alex Sandro in Sunday's (25th) match. The first half of the derby, in fact, was halted for about 40 minutes due to heavy rain and ended without excitement.

In the second half, Fluminense took advantage of Flamengo's defensive mistakes and found the net twice, with Kevin Serna and John Kennedy. In addition, Mengão managed to reduce the deficit with a goal from Cebolinha, but could not avoid defeat.

What is Flamengo's situation in the Carioca?

With the setback, Flamengo remains in second-to-last place in Group B, with only four points earned. In the meantime, the Rubro-Negro has one win, one draw, and three losses. Thus, Mengão runs a real risk of playing in the relegation quadrangular in the Carioca.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Alex Sandro available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (28th) to face São Paulo. The match will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at MorumBIS, for the first round of the Brazilian Championship.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and São Paulo, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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