Estudiantes player demands more respect after Flamengo Libertadores tie | OneFootball

Muslera praised Flamengo and cited the quality of the rubro-negro squad

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Estudiantes (ARG) last Wednesday (29) in La Plata, in a match valid for the Copa Libertadores. After the match, the opposing goalkeeper Muslera praised the strength of Flamengo’s squad and called for more respect for the Argentine club.

“We know we faced the current champion and one of the best teams in South America,” said goalkeeper Muslera. The Uruguayan player spoke about Flamengo right after the match in an interview with TyC Sports.

“Without a doubt. They don’t respect Estudiantes. We know what this team can be because of its quality,” added the Uruguayan goalkeeper when asked whether the Argentine club is not respected as it should be.

CURRENT LIBERTADORES CHAMPION?

Flamengo is the current Copa Libertadores champion, as mentioned by Muslera. The team, still coached by Filipe Luís, defeated Palmeiras 1-0, with a goal from Danilo, in the tournament final in 2025. As a result, the Most Beloved became Brazil’s only four-time champion.

HOW DID THE MATCH IN LA PLATA GO?

Flamengo took the lead with a goal from Luiz Araújo in the first half. In the second half, Estudiantes equalized through Carrillo. However, the match was marked by refereeing errors, as the referee failed to send off two players from the home side.

As a result, Flamengo reached seven points and remains top of Group A in the Copa Libertadores. Estudiantes are in second place with five. Finally, Independiente Medellín (COL) and Cusco (PER) have one and zero points, respectively, but still have to play in this round.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO PLAY?

Therefore, Flamengo put the Copa Libertadores aside and turn their focus back to the Brazilian Championship. That is because the rubro-negro team face Vasco on Sunday (03), at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã. Therefore, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the derby.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.