Flamengo lose 10-match unbeaten run after defeat to Vitória | OneFootball

Flamengo was beaten 2-1 by Vitória

Flamengo saw its ten-match unbeaten run come to an end after losing 2-0 to Vitória in Salvador, a result that sealed the Rio rubro-negro side’s elimination in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. The defeat at Barradão this Thursday (15) halted the good momentum of Leonardo Jardim’s team and dashed the club’s plans in the knockout competition.

With the elimination, the 2-0 scoreline at Barradão wiped out the 2-1 advantage earned in the first leg and made it 3-2 on aggregate for the Bahia side. As a result, the loss ended a ten-game unbeaten streak that had included victories over Santos, Cusco (PER), Fluminense, Independiente Medellín (COL), Bahia, Vitória, Atlético-MG and Grêmio, as well as draws against Estudiantes (ARG) and Vasco.

WHAT NOW?

Now, Flamengo must pick up the pieces and focus on the remaining Libertadores and Brasileirão campaigns this season. With that in mind, the squad is looking for a quick response, since its next match is this Sunday (17). The group is therefore trying to turn the page on the elimination and keep its momentum in the other competitions.

WHAT IS THE NEXT MATCH?

Flamengo’s next game will be against Athletico-PR at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (17), in the 16th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match. It is worth noting that, at the moment, Flamengo sits in second place with 30 points, but will have the chance to close the gap on Palmeiras, who have 34.

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