Filipe Luís questions the ‘logic’ behind the Brasileirão format | OneFootball

According to Filipe Luís, it makes no sense for a team in the Z-4 to beat the leader of the Brasileirão

Currently, Flamengo is the undisputed leader of the Brasileirão, with 40 points. Cruzeiro, which was tied with The Most Beloved in scoring, remained with 37, as they lost to Santos last Sunday (10), by a score of 2 to 1. On the other hand, on Saturday (09), Rubro-Negro beat Mirassol, by 2 to 1. In the meantime, coach Filipe Luís pointed out a lack of 'logic' in the tournament competition.

This is because, according to coach Filipe Luís, in the Brasileirão, a team in the relegation zone can beat the leader. And that's exactly what happened with Flamengo against Santos, in the 14th round of the tournament. Besides The Most Beloved, the team from São Paulo beat the vice Cruzeiro. And such results 'justify' the idea of the red-black coach.

— In almost all the years I've been here we had to chase the leader. I believe that, to win a national championship, you have to start well and be as consistent as possible in these games where theoretically you cannot fail. In Brazil there is no logic. A team in relegation can beat the leader -, said Filipe Luís.

How was Flamengo's last game in the Brasileirão?

In summary, at the 19th minute of the first half, Flamengo managed to open the score after many attempts. Samuel Lino, open on the left, crossed perfectly for Léo Pereira to rise freely and head with style to the back of Mirassol's net: 1 to 0.

Later, after exchanging passes in the offensive field, Flamengo extended the score at the 22nd minute of the complementary stage. In the play, Arrascaeta received on the left of the area and made a beautiful three-finger cross to the far post. Plata arrived in time to shake Mirassol's net again: 2 to 0. Finally, the team from São Paulo reduced the advantage of the team led by Filipe Luís, with a goal from Gabriel, ex-Fla.

When is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo's next game takes place on Wednesday (13), against Internacional. The ball rolls from 21:30 (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. After that, the teams will have the decisive confrontation next week, in a game at Beira-Rio.

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