Filipe Luís on why Flamengo lost to Corinthians in Supercopa | OneFootball

Flamengo lost to Corinthians at Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília

Flamengo was defeated by Corinthians 2-0 on February 1st and finished as runners-up in the Supercopa do Brasil. This Wednesday (18), coach Filipe Luís commented on the match and lamented the result of the clash in Brasília.

— Losing always hurts. It's an overwhelming pain and losing a final is hard for all of us. I know the context, we had a different preparation compared to other years. We had a sending off (Jorge Carrascal —, said Filipe Luís.

“It's a new final, with other difficulties, we have a different confidence, I hope we are at our best to win,” concluded the Flamengo coach in an interview with ESPN Brasil this Wednesday (18).

WHAT'S THE CONTEXT?

Flamengo played an even first half against Corinthians, but went into halftime losing 1-0. At the end of the first half, Jorge Carrascal committed a hard foul. During the stoppage, VAR reviewed the play, and the referee sent off the Colombian when play resumed.

As a result, Corinthians started the second half leading 1-0 and with a man advantage. In the end, Flamengo tried to equalize throughout all 45 minutes. However, the team from São Paulo extended their lead at the end, with a goal from Yuri Alberto.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo is focused on the Recopa Sudamericana. The team led by Filipe Luís faces Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (19), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), away from home, in the first leg. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information.

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