Leonardo Jardim hails Flamengo display against Coritiba | OneFootball

Samuel Lino was Flamengo’s standout player this Saturday (30)

Flamengo returned to winning ways in the Brasileirão this Saturday (30), after beating Coritiba 3-0. In the post-match press conference, coach Leonardo Jardim was full of praise for the Rubro-Negro squad, which overcame the absence of ten players.

— It was a game completely dominated by Flamengo. Even at 11 v 11, Coritiba was already struggling, even in transition, which is something they do well. We neutralized Josué, who is the one who plays the team’s long passes -, he said, before concluding:

— We played our game, a passing game with movement. Samuel Lino was almost like a second striker; he has those characteristics. I thank him for the two goals, it was a positive message -, Jardim concluded.

How did the Flamengo vs Coritiba match go?

Flamengo opened the scoring just ten minutes into the first half. On that occasion, Samuel Lino received a pass from Pedro and found the net for Mengão. In the second half, the No. 16 returned the favor and assisted the center-forward’s goal in the 15th minute. Finally, the winger scored again in the 25th minute after chipping the Coritiba goalkeeper.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

With the win this Saturday (30), Flamengo remains in second place in the Brasileirão, reaching 34 points. As a result, the Rubro-Negro is four points behind Palmeiras, the leader of the national championship.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

After the win over Coritiba, the Flamengo squad will go on vacation due to the break in the calendar caused by the World Cup. Mengão’s next match in 2026 is scheduled for July 22 against Chapecoense in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

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