Fluminense fans protest in Libertadores over ‘help’ to Flamengo | OneFootball

Fluminense agreed to postpone the derby after Flamengo’s request

The clash between Fluminense and Independiente Rivadavia (ARG) this Wednesday (15) became the stage for protests by Tricolor fans against the president of the club from Laranjeiras. That is because the fans still have not accepted the setback involving Flamengo after the derby was postponed.

“A decision that favors the rival does not represent the fans,” read a sign written by supporters using black and red colors to refer to Mengão. “Montenegro: We are not clowns,” said the message from another Tricolor supporter wearing a clown nose.

What is the context of the protests against the Fluminense president?

Director Mattheus Montenegro accepted the Rubro-Negro request to move Saturday’s (11) Fla-Flu to Sunday (12). The Fluminense president claimed the change would also benefit the club, but part of the fanbase and the players disapproved of the move from the start.

But how did the change benefit Flamengo?

The Most Beloved had a delayed flight returning from Cusco, Peru. Therefore, the squad would have had little time to recover from the Libertadores match and from the trip as well. So, as soon as the Rubro-Negro request became public, Tricolor fans wanted the board to ignore it and take advantage of their rival’s fatigue.

The teams, the organizations, and the security authorities agreed to hold the match on Sunday. Rubro-Negro won 2-1, overtook Fluminense in the Brasileirão standings, and also taunted their opponent.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While their rival laments, Flamengo will play against Independiente Medellín (COL) this Thursday (16). The match kicks off at the Maracanã at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, for the second round of Group A of the Libertadores.

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