The pre-match rhetoric is the same, and Flamengo fans hope the post-match result will be the same. On the eve of another away match in the Copa Santander Libertadores, Flamengo is repeating its stance before last week's clash against Caracas. For the team from Gávea, a draw is a positive result.

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Left-back Juan guarantees that the team will go in search of victory, just as they did against Caracas, but he doesn't deny that the team will be satisfied if they return from Santiago with a point in their luggage.

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"Given the circumstances, there's no point in being sad about the draw. But we're going there looking for a win," he said.

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According to coach Andrade's calculations, with 13 points, the team mathematically guarantees a spot in the next stage of the competition. In other words, the team would need two more wins and a draw (in four games) to advance. Therefore, a point earned in Chile is a good deal.

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"I think with 13 points we've secured first place in our group. A win would be ideal, but a draw is a good result, as it maintains the gap in the table and gives us the opportunity to decide the spot at home," explained the manager.

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Flamengo's next two games in the Libertadores will be at Maracanã, against Universidad itself, and against Caracas.