Behind the scenes: Jardim and Léo Pereira's words at Flamengo v Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Leonardo Jardim and Léo Pereira spoke after Flamengo’s win at Arena MRV

Flamengo thrashed Atlético-MG 4-0 in Belo Horizonte. The match was a special one for Léo Pereira, who wore the Sacred Jersey for the 300th time. Still in the Arena MRV locker room, the center back asked to speak to thank the group for the milestone. In addition, coach Leonardo Jardim also spoke. “Congratulations, great work from those who started and those who came on. With attitude, with commitment until the end. Everything worked out, and this is the way to be. Congratulations,” Leonardo Jardim began, drawing applause from the red-and-black players, before Léo Pereira spoke:

— I’m very happy. It’s an important milestone, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than with a win, with three points. We’re on a very steady path, and I hope we can keep showing this attitude and personality, whether at home or away. May we achieve our goals this season. Thanks, thank you, and let’s go for more — said the center back.

DID ONLY LÉO PEREIRA REACH A SPECIAL MILESTONE?

The night was not only significant for Léo Pereira in terms of numbers. That is because Leonardo Jardim surpassed the achievement of his predecessor, Filipe Luís, who had managed six straight wins. With the victory over the team from Minas Gerais, Mengão now has seven consecutive positive results.

SO WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S OVERALL RECORD?

Leonardo Jardim has the chance to get closer to two other important marks. The record for consecutive wins in this century belongs to Jorge Jesus, in 2020, with ten victories. In the history of Mengão, it belongs to Cláudio Coutinho, in the 1980s, with 12.

Therefore, Jardim will look for his eighth straight win this Wednesday (29), against Estudiantes (ARG), in the third round of Group A of the Copa Libertadores. If Mengão is on the pitch, then there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, live from La Plata.

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