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Fortaleza's Coach, Martín Palermo, Said Flamengo Has the Strongest Attack in Brazil

The defeat of Flamengo by 1-0 to Fortaleza at Castelão was not in the plans. The team from Ceará is led by Martín Palermo, a legend of Boca Juniors (ARG), who heaped praise on Mengão and stated that the Most Beloved has the strongest attack in Brazil.

— In general terms, all the players complemented each other. The defenders, the midfielders… It was a group evolution against the strongest attack in Brazil. Thanks to (goalkeeper) Brenno, in the situations he could prevent. And also Mancuso, Brítez, Ávila, Pacheco. Everyone fought for every ball. For 60 minutes, we maintained the strategy. Each one made an effort in this very important victory — said Palermo.

— I didn't do much. It was the players who did. They train every day and made an effort. I praise them against a rival like Flamengo. We had to be cautious at all times. I believe the goal gave us some tranquility. And then it was about holding off the great power that Flamengo had — he added.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

Considering the statistics, Flamengo dominated Fortaleza. After all, it was 80% possession, 17 to 5 in shots, and more. However, what counts in football is the ball in the net. It was Palermo's team that managed it, after all. That's because, at 12 minutes into the first half, Breno Lopes shot from outside the area and opened the scoring.

WHAT IS PALERMO'S RELATIONSHIP WITH BOCA?

Former striker of the Argentine National Team, Martín Palermo is the top scorer in Boca Juniors' history, with 236 goals. Additionally, as a player, he won two Libertadores and a World Cup in 2000. On that occasion, the current coach of Fortaleza scored two goals in the final against Real Madrid (ESP). On the other hand, the Brazilian scored for the Spaniards in a match that ended 2-1.

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