Filipe Luís sends message to Palmeiras ahead of Flamengo clash | OneFootball

Flamengo face Palmeiras at the Maracanã on Sunday (19)

Flamengo defeated Botafogo 3–0 last Wednesday (15), away from home, and remain hot on the heels of leaders Palmeiras, their next opponents. After the Rio derby, coach Filipe Luís commented on the match against the São Paulo side and praised the rival group.

— Palmeiras are a great team in a great moment. They have one of the most expensive squads, if not the most expensive, with all the signings they’ve made. One of the most powerful and with the best coach in Brazil, judging by the titles and numbers over all these years. Therefore, Palmeiras will always be in the fight — said Filipe Luís to start.

— We arrive in the same situation, similar to the first round. As much as anything can happen, the league won’t be decided in this game. We have to approach it as the game demands, a final, but like today, another final. From here on out, they’re all finals — he concluded.

HOW ARE THE TEAMS DOING?

Flamengo and Palmeiras have pulled away at the top of the Brazilian Championship. That’s because the Red-and-Black beat Botafogo 3–0 away, while the São Paulo side thrashed Red Bull Bragantino 5–1 at the Allianz Parque.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS PALMEIRAS?

Now, the two teams face off on Sunday (19), at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã, in a clash valid for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. That way, Coluna do Fla brings you all the information about the match.

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