Leonardo Jardim recalls Flamengo debut: “Nothing positive…” | OneFootball

Coach Leonardo Jardim made his debut against Fluminense, the same opponent as this Sunday (12)

Flamengo’s roller-coaster ride meant that Leonardo Jardim made his debut against Fluminense in the Cariocão. Speaking to Flamengo TV, the coach acknowledged the risk and the overcoming of obstacles in winning the title.

— It was certainly a risky situation because of the competition, as in football, with the need to win, though it was also a positive situation, because the aim of every one of us was always our first title. But also, with only four days and, so to speak, the arrival of a foreigner, it was not at all positive for someone starting the job — Jardim said, before adding:

— But, thank God, everything went well, and with everyone’s help, we won our first trophy of the season. It was my first title, and this week I was talking to the president of a team in the Arab market and he told me: one more country where you managed to win a title — he stated.

How did Leonardo Jardim have only four days at Flamengo?

The Most Beloved was not doing well at the start of the season. So, the red-and-black board dismissed Filipe Luís, announced the new coach on March 5, and began preparations for the Cariocão final on the 9th.

The match ended in a 0-0 draw. In the penalty shootout, Mengão came out on top to secure the Portuguese coach’s first trophy in Brazilian football. That is because the Lusitanian had not won any trophies with Cruzeiro in 2025.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo has a derby this Sunday (12). The match kicks off at 6:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. The home-field advantage belongs to the opponent.

As is tradition, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Fluminense via YouTube, the website, and social media. The broadcast, however, is exclusive to Premiere (pay-per-view).

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