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Flamengo Exits Copa do Brasil After Penalty Shootout at Arena MRV

Despite Flamengo's elimination from the Copa do Brasil on Wednesday (06), forward Hulk acknowledged having eliminated the best team in Brazil. This is because the Rubro-Negro emerged victorious for the third time at Arena MRV but was eliminated on penalties by Atlético-MG in the round of 16 of the tournament.

— I said we would face the best team in the country, which is Palmeiras. Sorry, which is Flamengo, not just on paper, but in practice. It's a team that plays a lot, passes the ball a lot, and moves a lot. It's a team that's very difficult to mark, but we played three great games with them in the Brazilian league and in the cups we were successful. So, let's celebrate this victory to achieve greater things, - highlighted Hulk during the mixed zone.

What Does Filipe Luís Think About the Defeat?

The Rubro-Negro coach admitted there are points to improve after the elimination but emphasized that the team remains in the Libertadores and in the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the coach highlighted giving more value to the opinions of the fans in the stadium than to the criticisms on social media.

How Was the Match?

However, Flamengo managed to beat Atlético-MG in regular time by 1-0, with a goal from Everton Cebolinha. Nevertheless, in the penalties, the Rubro-Negro team was surpassed, as Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan missed their shots.

When Is Flamengo's Next Match?

Now, Flamengo sets aside the Copa do Brasil and refocuses on the Brazilian Championship. This is because the Rubro-Negro team plays on Saturday (09) against Mirassol, at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information before and after the match.

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