Filipe Luís hails Flamengo star after Club World Cup win over Cruz Azul | OneFootball

Which Flamengo player was praised by Filipe Luís this Wednesday (10)?

Flamengo defeated Cruz Azul (MEX) 2-1 this Wednesday (10), securing a spot in the Club Intercontinental semifinal. Starting in the match, Guillermo Varela stood out once again and received praise from coach Filipe Luís during a press conference.

– Varela is in an exceptional form. A very solid, secure player, he defends impeccably and is having a great moment with the ball –, said Filipe Luís in a press conference.

Is Varela the starting right-back for Flamengo?

After the arrival of Emerson Royal in the last transfer window, Flamengo fans were unsure who would be the starting right-back. However, it seems that Varela has taken the lead in the competition.

This is because, in the main games of the season, Varela has been the starting right-back for Flamengo. In the Libertadores final, for instance, the Uruguayan was one of the highlights for Mengão in the 1-0 victory over Palmeiras on November 29.

What are Varela's stats in 2025?

In the 2025 season, Varela has played 49 matches wearing the Flamengo jersey, scoring two goals and providing five assists. Thus, the Uruguayan aims to end the year with a second world championship for Mengão.

When is Flamengo's next match?

With Varela available, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (13) to face Pyramids (EGY) in the Intercontinental semifinal. The match is scheduled for 2 PM (Brasília time) at Al Rayyan Stadium in Doha, Qatar.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo game.

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