Until last Wednesday (17.03), the only team that had defeated Flamengo this year had been Botafogo. And it is precisely against Alvinegro that the team from Gávea takes to the field, Sunday 921.03), at Engenhão. Therefore, the setback in Chile is already a closed chapter for the red-blacks, who only think about the classic for the State Championship.

\

Coach Andrade expects to have a full-strength squad for the match. The only doubt, for now, is Leo Moura, who sprained his ankle against Universidad.

\

"The intention isn't to rest anyone. We'll be fully equipped, if everyone is fit, but I still have to discuss this with the medical department and the coaching staff. I do think about resting players, but perhaps later on, not now," said the coach.

\

The red-and-black manager expects another great duel with Joel Santana, who will likely field his team differently than he did in the Guanabara Cup semifinal. After all, this time, he won't have the suspended El Loco Abreu up front.

\

"I expect a different Botafogo from the one we faced in the first round. They're playing without Abreu, and that changes their strategy. They won't be sending balls into the box as much. And Flamengo will be prepared to play well against them," he explained.

\

Petkovic also believes Joel should make changes. However, regardless of the tactical aspect, which will be a separate match, the Serb sees a great opportunity for revenge ahead.

\

"I'm sure the team will do well against Botafogo. If we had won, we would have gone the same way. It's a classic, and we really want to win, especially since they took away our chance to play in the Guanabara Cup final," he added.

\

Flamengo and Botafogo have faced each other 341 times in history, with 123 Flamengo wins, 110 draws, and 108 for the team from General Severiano. In the last three editions of the Campeonato Carioca, this was the final, and in each one, the team from Gávea prevailed.

Read more:


Flamengo loses its first loss in the Copa Santander Libertadores

A team that is not used to losing

Léo Moura tries to reassure fans

Andrade gives credit to the Chilean team for the victory

The Emperor thinks the red-black team lacked tranquility

Chileans analyze Flamengo's performance\

Check out the exclusive photo gallery of Flamengo's trip to Chile