Filipe Luís: Flamengo far superior despite Recopa loss to Lanús | OneFootball

Filipe Luís believes Flamengo played a great game against Lanús (ARG)

Flamengo finished as runners-up in the Recopa Sudamericana this Thursday (26), after a 3-2 defeat to Lanús (ARG). Despite the negative result, coach Filipe Luís highlighted that the Rubro-Negro was far superior to the Argentine team.

— Honestly, I think we played a great game in my view. We made a mistake that cost us a goal, but the team played the whole time in the opponent's field, the opponent practically didn't pass the midfield -, he said, before concluding:

— And it was like that until two minutes before the end of extra time, and then they scored a goal from a corner and scored again when our team was already fully exposed. But my assessment of the game itself, with the ball rolling, is that we were far superior -, concluded Filipe Luís.

What were Flamengo's numbers in the game against Lanús?

Needing a win at Maracanã, after a 1-0 defeat to Lanús in the first leg, Flamengo ended the match with 77% ball possession. Despite this, the Rubro-Negro hit Losada's goal only seven times, including the two penalties, even with 20 attempted shots. Additionally, Filipe Luís's team attempted 44 crosses throughout the match.

How was the game between Flamengo and Lanús?

Lanús took the lead in the decision at 29 minutes of the first half, with Rodrigo Castillo, after a mistake by Ayrton Lucas. Shortly after, at 37′, Arrascaeta equalized the score with a penalty kick.

In the second half, at 40′, Jorginho scored Flamengo's second goal, from a penalty, taking the Recopa decision to extra time. However, in extra time, Filipe Luís's team couldn't maintain the level and conceded a comeback in four minutes, with goals from José Maria Canale and Dylan Aquino.

What is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo now tries to 'turn the page' and refocus on the Campeonato Carioca. Filipe Luís's team will take the field on Monday (02) to face Madureira, at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the second game of the State Championship semifinal.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between Flamengo and Madureira, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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