Pedro on Plata's 'relief' after Atlético-MG goal, Flamengo attack's duties | OneFootball

Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 4-0 this Sunday (26)

Flamengo crushed Atlético-MG this Sunday (26) at Arena MRV in a match valid for the 13th round of the Brasileirão. The star of the rout with two goals, Pedro put his individual performance aside to celebrate teammate Plata ending his goal drought. Speaking to Coluna do Fla, the No. 9 highlighted the importance of the goal for the confidence of the squad led by Leonardo Jardim.

“I’m happy for Plata to be scoring again. I felt he really wanted to get that goal, and thank God it came today. But he had already been playing very well too with the whole team, with Leo Jardim, so of course it’s good because it gives him even more confidence, and the whole team as well, seeing a player like him doing well. And without a doubt, everyone up front has to deliver and do it well,” he said.

HAS PLATA FOUND HIS FORM AGAIN?

Gonzalo Plata has rediscovered his best football under Leonardo Jardim. Despite being one of the most-used forwards under Filipe Luís, the Ecuadorian only recently found the net after overcoming off-field issues that now seem to be behind him. In that sense, his performance against Atlético-MG confirms the player’s progress, as he had already been making strong tactical contributions even before scoring again.

In addition, the No. 45 scored again after 88 days, ending a drought that had lasted since the match against São Paulo on January 28. In this sense, the goal helps give the player peace of mind, as he remains a regular presence in the team’s lineups.

WHAT NOW?

With Plata available, Flamengo now turn their attention to the Libertadores. This is because this Wednesday (29), the Rubro-Negro side visit Estudiantes (ARG) in the third round of the competition’s group stage.

The match kicks off at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata. As tradition dictates, the match will feature on-site coverage from Coluna do Fla, bringing all the details of the clash on Argentine soil.

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