Bap warns Botafogo: Beware Libertadores ghost vs Cruz Azul | OneFootball

Bap asked for attention from Flamengo players and fans

Flamengo debuts in the Intercontinental Cup this Wednesday (10), against Cruz Azul (MEX), in Doha. Despite the red-black favoritism, President Luiz Eduardo Baptista urged caution and cited Botafogo's embarrassment as an example to avoid frustrations.

— Let's remember that Botafogo, last year, came as favorites and lost 3-0 to Pachuca (MEX). No one would have said, at that time, that this could happen. So, it's good for us to realize that this is possible —, said Bap, this Monday (08).

— I have been a Flamengo fan for 50 years at Maracanã. I have seen Flamengo do what are said to be some unbelievable “flamengadas” over time. We might not win, but Santo André and América do México will never happen again due to arrogance. It cannot happen —, concluded the president of Flamengo.

WHAT ARE THE CONTEXTS OF BAP'S QUOTES?

Last season, Botafogo was the champion of the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the Cariocas arrived as favorites for the Intercontinental Cup. However, they lost in the quarterfinals 3-0 to Pachuca and fell in an embarrassing manner.

Another example cited by Bap was in the Copa Libertadores and against Flamengo itself. On that occasion, the red-black team won against América do México 4-2 in the first leg of the round of 16. However, at Maracanã, Mengo lost 3-0 and said goodbye prematurely.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO DEBUT?

Thus, Flamengo debuts in the Intercontinental Cup this Wednesday (10), at 2 PM (Brasília time), against Cruz Azul, in Doha, in a match valid for the quarterfinals. In this way, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the decisive match.

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