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Arrascaeta says Flamengo needs to change a lot before the second leg of the Recopa Sudamericana

Flamengo found themselves in a tough spot in the Recopa Sudamericana after losing the first leg 1-0 to Lanús (ARG). In the meantime, one of the team captains, Arrascaeta, made a strong statement about Fla’s situation.

In summary, Arrascaeta stated that Flamengo needs to change a lot for the rematch against Lanús. He also emphasized that the squad traveled to Argentina aiming to return to Brazil with an advantage and a win, but that wasn’t possible.

— We have to change a lot for the second leg, today nothing worked out, but this is not the time to talk, it’s time to work and give our answer at home. We came to win the match, unfortunately we couldn’t get the result. We have to admit they were better than us in many aspects. We need to stay humble for the return match and turn the result around, he said in an interview with ESPN.

What now?

Now, because of the 1-0 scoreline in Argentina, Lanús can even draw at Maracanã and still be crowned Recopa Sudamericana champions. However, a simple win by Flamengo will take the decision to a penalty shootout.

In other words, Flamengo needs to win the second leg by at least two goals to claim the title without needing penalties. With Arrascaeta available, the Red and Black will face Lanús again next Thursday (26th) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã.

But what about before that?

Before that, however, Flamengo has another ‘test’ this season. That’s because, on Sunday (22nd), the Red and Black face Madureira in the first leg of the Campeonato Carioca semifinals. The match kicks off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time).

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