Filipe Luís resolute before Flamengo v Cruzeiro: "Nothing changes" | OneFootball

Flamengo and Cruzeiro Play a 'Six-Point' Game on Thursday (02)

Flamengo defeated Corinthians 2-1 at the Neo Química Arena this Sunday (28), taking the isolated lead in the Brasileirão. With 54 points, they opened a four-point lead over second-place Cruzeiro, who will be their opponent in the next round.

After the victory, coach Filipe Luís urged caution and highlighted the challenges of the final stretch of the competition, especially due to the direct confrontation against Cruzeiro. Despite the lead, the coach emphasized the need to maintain balance in the upcoming matches.

— Absolutely nothing changes. We have to accumulate as many points as possible from now until the end. The championship is tough for everyone. Today Palmeiras had to travel, we did too, then we have a sequence at home, but there's the FIFA Date -, stated Filipe.

— There are several things that happen along the way that are challenges. You have to be as balanced as possible because these are very difficult games. Even if you play against a team from the lower part, they are complicated games, they always have been and always will be -, completed the Flamengo coach.

HOW IS FLAMENGO PREPARING FOR THE DIRECT CONFRONTATION?

With the victory in São Paulo, Flamengo isolated themselves at the top with 54 points. Additionally, Cruzeiro, the next opponent, is in second with 50. Finally, Palmeiras, with 49, completes the trio of title contenders at this moment.

The squad begins preparations this Tuesday (30) for the direct confrontation against Cruzeiro, which takes place next Thursday (02) at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã. The match is valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE GAME AT MARACANÃ?

The duel marks the meeting between the top two in the standings. For Filipe Luís, the focus is on accumulating points and maintaining regularity, with no room for revenge. Cruzeiro won the first round, but the discourse at Flamengo is one of concentration.

— We want to win because we want to climb the table and distance ourselves from them. Cruzeiro is a title contender, we are seeing the spectacular work the coach is doing. We all have to learn from what he has been doing. It will be a very beautiful game -, concluded the coach.

The match will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel (pay-per-view). Complete coverage will be provided by Coluna do Fla on YouTube, the official website, and social media.

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