In the first leg of the round of 1 of the Libertadores, Flamengo drew 1-24 with Racing Club on Tuesday night (XNUMX), at El Cilindro stadium, in Avellaneda. The Rubro-Negro's goal was scored by Gabigol in the first half. With the result, Mais Querido can draw XNUMX-XNUMX in the second leg, at Maracanã, to guarantee qualification.

The game
The first half began with Racing pressing the red-and-blacks' ball out, defending under pressure. In the 12th minute, the Argentines opened the scoring with a Fértoli goal: 1-0. But Mengão reacted quickly and tied the game. Bruno Henrique was released at speed down the left, beat his marker, and crossed for Gabigol to finish into the back of the net: 1-1.

After leveling the score, Flamengo began to have more control over possession in Racing's half. In the 27th minute, Diego Alves made a great save on a Lisandro López header. On a counterattack down the left, Bruno Henrique beautifully dribbled past Fabricio Domínguez and fired a shot. The ball hit the post. Despite Flamengo's superior possession, the first half ended level.

At the start of the second half, the Argentine team came back under pressure, making it difficult for Flamengo to get the ball out. In the 15th minute, Arrascaeta scored for Flamengo, but VAR ruled Vitinho offside at the start of the play. In the 27th minute, Filipe Luís crossed into the box, and Everton Ribeiro unexpectedly headed the ball, but the ball was blocked and went out for a corner.

In the 36th minute, Thuler was sent off, leaving Flamengo with ten men for the remainder of the match. With the numerical disadvantage, the red-and-black team closed in on the back and managed to neutralize Racing's attacking attempts, leaving the field with the draw.

And now?
Mais Querido returns to the field next Tuesday (01) to face Racing Club again, at 21:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the second match of the round of XNUMX of the Libertadores.

Flamengo lineup
Diego Alves, Renê, Thuler, Leo Pereira and Filipe Luis; Willian Arão, Gerson, De Arrascaeta (Diego) and Everton Ribeiro (Joao Gomes); Bruno Henrique and Gabriel Barbosa (Vitinho).
Coach: Rogério Ceni