Arrascaeta responds to Flamengo fans' boos in Recopa v Madureira | OneFootball

What did Arrascaeta say about the boos from Flamengo's fans?

Flamengo defeated Madureira 3-0 this Sunday (22), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Carioca semifinal. However, before the goals were scored, the red-black fans booed the players. Thus, Arrascaeta commented on the fans' protests.

— We know better than anyone that football is about the moment. What happened is in the past. 2026 now. Especially since we're below where we need to be. It's a time to work, have better performances, because it's the team that has won practically everything. Training, work, and dedication -, he said.

Why did the fans boo Flamengo's players?

Firstly, Flamengo's fans booed the team due to the recent performances of the squad. In the match against Lanús (ARG), the Most Beloved was below par and lost the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana final.

Moreover, Flamengo did not perform well in the first half against Madureira. For this reason, the fans criticized the red-black players amidst the below-expected performance.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Now, Flamengo focuses its attention on the match against Lanús on Thursday (26), for the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

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