Cusco forward sends message to Flamengo and Libertadores rivals | OneFootball

Facundo Callejo said the idea is to advance to the next stage

The group stage of the Copa Libertadores begins this week, and Flamengo faces Cusco (PER) on Wednesday (08). Thus, Facundo Callejo, forward for the Peruvian team, spoke about the team’s plans in the competition, highlighting that the goal is to advance and assert themselves at home.

“It was important to win to climb several positions in the table, taking into account the results that had happened and allowed us to move up several spots,” began Facundo Callejo, Cusco forward.

— We know that, if we want to fight for a spot in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, we have to impose ourselves at home. I highlight the attitude of the whole team and the responsibility with which we approached the match —, the player concluded.

WHAT IS CUSCO’S SITUATION?

Cusco does not have much tradition in the Copa Libertadores. The team played in the competition for the first time in 2013, after finishing as national runner-up the previous year. However, it is worth mentioning that the club was founded in 2009, that is, 16 seasons ago.

HOW DOES FLAMENGO ARRIVE?

On the other hand, Flamengo is the biggest champion of the Copa Libertadores in Brazilian football. The Rubro-Negro team lifted the trophy after beating Palmeiras in 2025, in Lima, Peru. Therefore, the Most Beloved starts once again as a favorite for the trophy.

WHEN IS THE MATCH?

Thus, Flamengo faces Cusco this Wednesday (08), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), away from home, in their Copa Libertadores opener. So, as usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information on the match live from Peru.

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