Petkovic on Flamengo’s form: “If you want to win trophies…” | OneFootball

How has Flamengo performed in the last games of the season?

Flamengo is approaching a series of decisive matches in 2025. Meanwhile, part of the red-black fans are beginning to question the team's performance. A Mengão idol, Petkovic admitted the fluctuations of Filipe Luís's team and sent a message to Fla.

— The fluctuation of Flamengo is clear. And we are in the final stretch of the season, both in the Libertadores and in the Brazilian Championship. There’s a big challenge ahead, against Racing, it won’t be easy, it will be as tough as it was against Estudiantes," he said, before concluding:

— But if you want to win titles, every game is tough and you have to win. Especially the home game. In the Brasileirão, there are still many games left, and the advantage that was lost can be recovered," Petkovic concluded in an interview with ‘Lance!’.

What is Flamengo’s current situation?

In the last five games, Flamengo won only once, drew twice, and suffered two defeats. Consequently, the unstable performance took the team out of the lead in the Brasileirão. After all, in the last round of the championship, Mengão lost to Bahia, 1-0.

On the other hand, Palmeiras won their postponed match against Juventude this Saturday (11th), and pulled ahead in the lead in the Brasileirão. Now, Abel Ferreira’s team has 58 points.

And in the Libertadores?

In addition to trying to reclaim the lead in the Brasileirão, Flamengo is trying to secure a spot in the final of the Libertadores. Having reached the semifinals, the Rubro-Negro will face Racing (ARG). The first leg will take place on the 22nd, at Maracanã, while the second match will be in Argentina, on October 29th.

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