Flamengo faces San José in the fourth match of the 2019 Libertadores
The Nation will once again fill the stands of Maracanã to support the Most Beloved
By John Peter Granette - inAfter securing a spot in the Campeonato Carioca final, Flamengo now returns to focusing on the Conmebol Libertadores. The Mais Querido faces San José-BOL, this Thursday (11), at 21 pm, at Maracanã. The Nation will once again fill the stadium stands and the Rubro-Negro needs to win by three goals to retake the group lead.
In the first meeting between Flamengo and San José, the Mais Querido won 1-0. Even with the 3.800 meters of altitude in Oruro, the Rubro-Negro counted on a goal from Gabriel Barbosa to add the first three points in the international competition.
Hello, Diego Alves!
On the eve of the duel against the Bolivian team, goalkeeper Diego Alves gave a press conference at Ninho do Urubu and highlighted the importance of beating San José.
"The altitude was a real problem there. I think it will be a different game, I hope it will be a little more relaxed. It's a crucial match for qualifying. We got an important win in Bolivia, and then we managed to get three more points against LDU. Unfortunately, we didn't manage that against Peñarol. It's an extremely important game, and everyone is definitely thinking about winning."
The number 1 stated that even though it is a game against the last placed team in the group, caution is needed.
"If everyone thinks it's going to be easy, that Flamengo will overtake them like you said, but we have a prepared opponent, there was a coaching change, and a Libertadores game is never easy. We can't let ourselves be carried away by the emotions and desires of the outside world; we have to be cautious in this regard. We must be aware of our responsibility. We are the ones who have to seek the result with great caution and respect."
Flamengo vs Bolivian Teams
Flamengo's record against Bolivian opponents in the Conmebol Libertadores is as follows: In 13 matches, they have won seven, drawn three, and lost three. In goals scored, they have a new advantage: 28 to 15.
Champion in 1981, Flamengo is competing in the Copa Libertadores for the 15th time, making it the Rio de Janeiro team with the most appearances in the South American competition. Vasco has nine, Fluminense six, and Botafogo five.
Players who played the most for Flamengo in the Libertadores
Junior (48 games)
Leonardo Moura (36 games)
Adílio (33 games)
Leandro (29 games)
Figueredo (27 games)
Flamengo's top scorers in the Libertadores Cup
Zico (16 goals)
Gaucho and Tita (10)
Marcelinho Carioca, Nunes (7)
Adílio, Edmar, Vagner Love, Léo Moura (6)
Renato Abreu, Marcinho (5).
Tickets
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