Arrascaeta says Flamengo lacked focus ahead of the Intercontinental | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruz Azul (MEX) face off this Wednesday (10th) starting at 2 PM (Brasília time)

Flamengo is less than a day away from playing the Intercontinental. The star Arrascaeta was asked about reaching the legend Juan Riquelme by winning three Libertadores. The Uruguayan stated that the players are not yet aware of the milestones they have achieved.

“The truth is that, nowadays, we have no notion of the level we have reached along with our teammates. For me, Riquelme is, as they say, an idol since childhood,” highlighted Arrascaeta to add that:

“Wearing such a prestigious jersey as the number 10 (of Flamengo) is a great pride, and I try to make the most of it,” pointed out the midfielder this Tuesday (10th) in an interview with FIFA.

Is Arrascaeta confident for the Intercontinental?

Flamengo is in Doha, Qatar, to compete in the Intercontinental. To win the World Cup, however, Filipe Luís's team will need to beat PSG (FRA). However, the first match is against Cruz Azul (MEX).

“I believe we have to go step by step, face each game as a final. We are already thinking about Cruz Azul. We know they are a great rival and we have to have a lot of respect,” pointed out Arrascaeta to add that:

“Now we are starting to analyze more deeply the characteristics of the players they have, but we know it is a team that likes to press, that likes to play with the ball. So, from now on, we will think about how to nullify their positive aspects,” stated the star.

Is Arrascaeta living the perfect year?

The current season is, in numbers, the best of Arrascaeta's career. There are 23 goals and 18 assists in 66 games with the Sacred Mantle in 2025. Furthermore, the Uruguayan has just become a father with the birth of his son Milano.

“(Becoming world champion) would close this 2025 with a golden key, for everything we have achieved and for the arrival of my son. It would be the happiest ending that could exist,” he stated.

Where to watch Flamengo vs. Cruz Azul?

Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (10th) to face Cruz Azul (MEX), in Doha, Qatar, for the Intercontinental. Rede Globo, on open TV, SporTV, on cable TV, and CazéTV, on YouTube, will be responsible for broadcasting the match.

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