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What Did Flamengo Do After Botafogo’s Elimination from the Copa Libertadores?

Flamengo didn’t miss the chance to mock Botafogo after their rival was eliminated by Barcelona (EQU) still in the pre-Copa Libertadores of America. After the defeat of the General Severiano team, Mengão took to social media to provoke the Rio club and, on top of that, reminded everyone of the title won in the continental competition in Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Through social media, Flamengo reposted a publication from October 2022, the date when the Rubro-Negro won their third Libertadores title. In the image, the flags of Mengão and Ecuador appeared. Finally, the photo contained the following caption: “Guayaquil is red-and-black territory!”

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It’s important to note that Barcelona-EQU is from the city of Guayaquil. In other words, besides recalling a memorable moment in the club’s recent history, Flamengo took the opportunity to provoke Botafogo.

HOW WAS BOTAFOGO ELIMINATED BY BARCELONA-EQU IN THE PRE-LIBERTADORES?

Botafogo and Barcelona-EQU were fighting for a spot in the group stage of the Libertadores. In the first leg, in Ecuador, the clubs drew 1-1. Then, at Estádio Nilton Santos, the Ecuadorian team didn’t mind playing as visitors and defeated the Rio team 1-0. As a result, the General Severiano team had an early farewell from the competition.

IS FLAMENGO IN THE GROUP STAGE OF THE LIBERTADORES?

Yes! As the current champion of the Libertadores, Flamengo already has a guaranteed spot in the group stage of the tournament. The Rubro-Negro will find out their first opponents in the competition on March 19. The draw will take place in Luque, Paraguay, at the Conmebol headquarters.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Before the Libertadores, however, Flamengo has other commitments this season. This Wednesday (11th), Mengo faces Cruzeiro in the fifth round of the Brasileirão. In short, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Finally, as usual, Coluna do Fla TV will show the match details on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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