With an advantage, Flamengo faces Fluminense in the return leg of the Copa Sudamericana.
Flamengo won the first leg and can advance with a draw. But the team wants a victory to secure their place in the next round.
By Lucas Dantas - Flamengo Communications - inIn the first 90 minutes, a 1-0 victory with a goal by Everton. The advantage is that of a draw. And that's all. But Flamengo won't be thinking about that in their match against Fluminense this Wednesday, for the Copa Conmebol Sudamericana. The ball will roll at the Maracanã at 21:45 PM and more than 25 tickets have already been sold for the game.
Tuesday's training session was closed, as always before matches. Coach Reinaldo Rueda did not reveal the team lineup, but he did indicate that striker Guerrero will not play, as he has not yet completed his full transition from the medical department. In addition to the Peruvian, Berrío and Réver are definitely out due to injury.
For the coach, the derby should tell a new story. No matter who the players are, Fla-Flu is never the same.
"Every game is different, it doesn't matter if the same lineup is repeated. Every day is a new story. We have great respect for our rival. We can't be overconfident for this Wednesday's game," he said. Check out Reinaldo Rueda's full press conference below.
The first leg
In the first leg, Flamengo won. Everton's goal in the 27th minute of the first half gave the red-and-black team the advantage. Now, the team can draw today's match. However, it's worth noting that the away goals rule applies. Relive the best moments of the match with FlaRádio's special live commentary from the Maracanã.
Fla-Flu
. The classic Fla-Flu derby has already taken place seven times this season, with three Flamengo victories and four draws. In the Guanabara and Rio Cups, there were two draws (3-3 and 1-1). In the State Championship finals, Flamengo won both (1-0 and 2-1), taking the title. In the Brazilian Championship, there were two more draws (2-2 and 1-1) in each round. The last game was the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana, with another victory for Flamengo, 1-0, with a goal by Everton.
. Everton is the top scorer in this matchup this year, with three goals. Willian Arão and Guerrero have scored twice each, with Rodinei, Diego, Trauco, and Réver completing the list.
. In the five matches Flamengo played in the 2017 Conmebol Sudamericana, the team scored 15 goals and conceded only two. With two goals each, Everton Ribeiro and Willian Arão share the top scorer title for the team in the competition. The other goals were scored by Réver, Berrío, Leandro Damião, Rafael Vaz, Felipe Vizeu, Geuvânio, Vinícius Junior, Cuéllar, Juan, Everton, and Lucas Paquetá.
Transmission
This Wednesday's match will be broadcast on TV Globo for RJ, PR, MG, ES, GO, TO, BA, SE, AL, PE, PB, RN, CE, PI, MA, PA, AM, RO, AC, RR, AP and DF, SporTV 2 and Fox Sports 2. Those who are proud to be members make the team stronger and always have more Flamengo: discounts on tickets and pay-per-view, exclusive videos to stay up-to-date, advantages in official stores to get the jersey and other products, and much more. Click and join now!
Tickets
The North Sector is sold out. Tickets are still available for the central sectors of the Maracanã. Online sales end on the day of the game at 14 PM. Check the website for prices, exchange points, and physical sales locations. flameng.com.br/ingressos
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