Flamengo v Atlético-MG: Varela vows "battle" in Copa do Brasil return | OneFootball

Atlético-MG Gains Advantage Over Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil

Flamengo started the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil on the wrong foot, after a 1-0 defeat to Atlético-MG on Thursday (31). Thus, in the return match, Filipe Luís's team needs a positive result to advance in the tournament. After the classic, Guillermo Varela stated that the clash at Arena MRV will be a ‘war’.

— We know that Atlético-MG is a great team, with great players. They do their part, trying to divert our focus. It's part of the game too. There (in Minas Gerais) it will have to be a war. The advantage is only one goal. We haven't discussed anything yet, we will analyze what we did well and poorly. We have Sunday first, which is very important for us. Then, this decision. It's still open -, said Varela.

HOW WAS THE MATCH BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG?

The match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG was competitive, with Filipe Luís's team controlling more of the ball possession. It is worth noting that the red-black coach rested some players, such as Jorginho and Arrascaeta, due to the marathon of matches. Thus, the only goal of the classic happened 20 minutes into the second half, from Cuello's feet, after a mistake by Léo Pereira.

WHEN WILL FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG FACE EACH OTHER AGAIN?

Flamengo and Atlético-MG will face each other again on Wednesday (06), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, for the return match of the round of 16. Due to the defeat in the first match, Filipe Luís's team needs to win by two goals or more to advance to the next phase of the Copa do Brasil.

IS FLAMENGO PLAYING BEFORE?

Before thinking about the Copa do Brasil, however, Flamengo has a commitment in the Brazilian Championship. Moreover, this Sunday (03), Filipe Luís's team faces Ceará, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Castelão, for the 18th round of the tournament. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match, through the website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.