Filipe Luís used inside info to shield Flamengo from Palmeiras v Grêmio | OneFootball

With Simultaneous Matches, Excitement Took Over the Brasileirão Round

The matches Atlético-MG vs Flamengo and Grêmio vs Palmeiras started at the same time. The performance of the São Paulo team captured the attention of the Red-Black Nation on Tuesday night (25th). However, the players of Mengão did not receive information about what was happening in Porto Alegre. At least, that’s what Flamengo’s coach, Filipe Luís, guarantees.

— I didn’t know (the result). As I said before the match, we don’t care about what happens on the other side. We only depend on ourselves. The fans shouted at some point, everyone imagined it could be a goal for Grêmio, but we only depend on ourselves, not on others. That was the focus and what I tried to pass on to the players, that they should keep their heads in the game at all times — said Filipe Luís.

HOW DID THE ROUND OF THE BRASILEIRÃO UNFOLD AND END?

For a moment, the worst possible scenario was shaping up for Flamengo. Right after Palmeiras opened the scoring in Porto Alegre, Bernard opened the scoring for Atlético-MG. Thus, Mengão’s lead was just one point.

However, Grêmio turned the game around to 3-2, and Flamengo managed to equalize at the end of the match, finishing 1-1. So, the Most Beloved jumped to 75 points, five ahead of Palmeiras. It’s also worth noting that Cruzeiro has three more games and currently sits at 68 points.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Flamengo can secure the Brasileirão title on Wednesday (3rd), against Ceará, at Maracanã. Before that, however, the Most Beloved will try for another trophy. On Saturday (29th), Mengão faces Palmeiras in the final of the Copa Libertadores da América. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in Lima.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.