Flamengo seek 2019 spirit in Libertadores clash with Internacional | OneFootball

Internacional and Flamengo faced each other in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Libertadores

Flamengo continues preparation to face Internacional, this Wednesday (13), for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Playing at Maracanã, Filipe Luís's team hopes to make the most of the 'home factor' and gain an advantage in the knockout stage. In addition, the Most Beloved draws inspiration from 2019 to seek qualification in the continental tournament.

That's because, Flamengo and Internacional also faced each other in the knockout stage of the Libertadores 2019, but in the quarterfinals. In the first leg, held at Maracanã, Jorge Jesus's team won 2-0, with two goals from Bruno Henrique. In the return match, at Beira-Rio, the teams drew 1-1, and Mengão secured a spot in the semifinals.

DID FLAMENGO WIN THE 2019 LIBERTADORES?

After eliminating Internacional, Flamengo faced another team from Rio Grande do Sul in the semifinal: the Grêmio. Thus, Mengão crushed the tricolor team at Maracanã and won the knockout stage by 6-1, on aggregate. In the final, Rubro-Negro staged a historic comeback against River Plate (ARG) and won 2-1, with two goals from Gabigol.

WHEN IS THE RETURN MATCH?

After the first match held at Maracanã, Flamengo and Internacional will face each other again in the Libertadores on August 20, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). This time, the match will be held at the gaúcho club's home ground, Beira-Rio. Thus, Filipe Luís's team seeks to gain an advantage this Wednesday (13).

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL FACE EACH OTHER?

The first match of the round of 16 between Flamengo and Internacional takes place this Wednesday (13). The clash will be at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As usual, the Coluna do Fla will bring the best broadcast on the internet, through the YouTube, the website and the social networks.

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