Ex-Flamengo stars clash in fiercely contested Champions League tie | OneFootball

Rodinei and David Luiz started the match, but had to leave early

Former Flamengo players, Rodinei and David Luiz faced each other this Wednesday (17th), in a Champions League match. On this occasion, Olympiacos (GRE), the right-back’s team, hosted Pafos (CYP), the defender’s team, and the game ended in a goalless draw.

Both players started the match, but David Luiz left still in the first half. That’s because the former Flamengo defender suffered an injury and had to leave the pitch at 33 minutes into the first half.

Rodinei also left the field early. The former Flamengo right-back was substituted at 16 minutes into the second half to make way for midfielder Costinha. At that moment, Olympiacos had a man advantage and pushed the team forward in the final stretch.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION FOR THE TEAMS?

With the draw, both teams earned their first points in the Champions League. Pafos is in 11th place in the competition, while Olympiacos is one position above. However, it’s worth noting that the teams could still lose places as the round continues.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo, Rodinei and David Luiz’s former team, is preparing for another international match. That’s because the red-and-black team will face Estudiantes (ARG) this Thursday (18th), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for the Copa Libertadores.

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