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How Does Felipe Melo Evaluate Flamengo's Qualification to the Libertadores Final Over Racing (ARG)?

Among the commentators who predicted Flamengo's elimination in the Libertadores semifinal, former player Felipe Melo was the only one who believed in the Rubro-Negro. Thus, the Most Beloved qualified for the final, and the Fluminense idol famously said: “I told you so.”

— Flamengo in the Libertadores final. I was asked last week how big Flamengo's advantage was after the 1-0 victory at Maracanã, and I said it was huge because Flamengo is a team that knows how to play and doesn't concede goals -, stated the former midfielder, adding that:

— 1-0 in a Libertadores semifinal is huge. So, there it is, Flamengo in the Libertadores final, and now we wait for tomorrow (this Thursday) to see what Palmeiras will do. And I strongly believe that Palmeiras can decide and make this edition of the Libertadores final, right, Palmeiras and Flamengo, let's see -, said Felipe Melo.

Who Doubted Flamengo?

On the 22nd, Carrascal scored the only goal of the Libertadores semifinal at Maracanã. Thus, much of the media pointed out that Racing (ARG) would overturn the score in Argentina. Denilson, Rafael Sobis, and Neto were some of those who doubted Mengão in vain.

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That's because, as Felipe Melo warned, Flamengo has a solid defense that withstood Racing's pressure for 90 minutes. For much of the match, in fact, the Most Beloved played with one less due to the expulsion of Plata.

Who Will Flamengo Face in the Final?

Now qualified, Flamengo awaits the winner of the match between Palmeiras and LDU (EQU) to know their opponent in the grand final. The decision takes place on November 29.

In the first match, the Ecuadorian team won 3-0 and gained a good advantage in the duel. The decisive game takes place this Thursday (30th), starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque.

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