Flamengo have 2 players in the Libertadores' team of the week | OneFootball

Flamengo’s goalscorers against Del Valle (ECU), Léo Pereira and Bruno Henrique, were highlighted

The four Brazilian clubs remained unbeaten in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals. As a result, Flamengo, Fluminense, Corinthians, and Palmeiras dominated the “Team of the Week” released by Conmebol. Of the 11 selected, ten came from that quartet. For Mengão, the goalscorers in the win over Independiente del Valle (ECU), Léo Pereira and Bruno Henrique, were highlighted.

IN SHORT, THE LIBERTADORES TEAM OF THE WEEK

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Corinthians, who drew away to Estudiantes, had goalkeeper Hugo Souza, midfielder Garro, and forward Kaio César included. The Argentine provided a beautiful pass for the winger to score, while the former Flamengo man played a decisive role in preserving the 1-1 draw in La Plata. On the Argentine side, Castro was remembered.

Palmeiras, meanwhile, who beat LDU (ECU) by just 1-0, had goalscorer and right back Giay and midfielder Arias included. Fluminense, the Colombian’s former club, stood out with Thiago Silva, Nonato, and Hulk, all decisive in the 2-0 win over Platense (ARG) at the Maracanã.

WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo struggled in the altitude of Quito and “knew how to suffer” in the first half. However, in the second, the picture changed. Bruno Henrique, taking advantage of a fine move between Jorginho and Samuel Lino, opened the scoring in the 15th minute. Later, in the 29th, Emerson Royal crossed onto Léo Pereira’s head, and he sealed the final score.

WHEN ARE THE SECOND LEGS?

The Copa Libertadores semifinalists will be decided next week. On Tuesday (15), Fluminense travel to Argentina to face Platense. On Wednesday (16), LDU vs Palmeiras will take place in Quito, and Corinthians vs Estudiantes in São Paulo. Finally, on Thursday (17), Flamengo host Independiente del Valle at the Maracanã.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— Flamengo deserved to have more players in this team. Emerson Royal and Ayrton Lucas were very good on the flanks. In midfield, even tired, Jorginho controlled the middle of the pitch. In addition, Samuel Lino had another great match and played a decisive role by providing the assist for Bruno Henrique to open the scoring — opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist and assistant editor at the Coluna do Fla portal, the biggest niche website in Brazil with news about the Most Beloved.

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