Internacional face fan protests on the eve of Flamengo Libertadores clashes | OneFootball

Flamengo and Internacional face off at Maracanã in the continental competition's round of 16

On the eve of the match against Flamengo in the round of 16 of the Libertadores, Internacional faced protests from their own fans this Friday (08). The dissatisfaction revolves around the elimination of the team from Rio Grande do Sul by Fluminense in the Copa do Brasil, confirmed last Wednesday (06), and the below-expected performance in recent matches.

Banners with criticisms were hung around the Beira-Rio Stadium, with messages like: “Wake up, Roger”, “How hungry are you?”, “Libertadores is an obligation” and “A lot of money and little football”. It is worth noting that the team from Rio Grande do Sul has not won in four games. In total, there are two losses and two draws under the command of Roger Machado.

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What is Internacional's situation in the Brasileirão?

In the Brasileirão standings, the team from Rio Grande do Sul is in 13th place with 21 points, only six ahead of the first club in the relegation zone. Thus, the next chance for a reaction is against Bragantino, this Saturday (9), in the 19th round of the national championship.

Is Flamengo's fan base also dissatisfied with the team?

Flamengo was also eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, but there were no protests from the fans. This is because Filipe Luís's team still leads the Brasileirão, are still in the Libertadores, and did not prioritize the national knockout tournament for the season.

When is the Flamengo vs. Internacional match?

Therefore, the eagerly awaited match between Flamengo and Internacional, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores, takes place on Wednesday (13), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The return match will be at Beira Rio on the 20th of this month.

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