Mr. Liberators
Adílio, the star who played the most in the Libertadores with the Flamengo shirt, reveals the secrets of the competition
By From the team at Flamengo's official website - in
No one has worn the Sacred Mantle more than him in the most prestigious competition in the Americas. Champion in 1981, on a team led by current coach Andrade, Adílio has played for Flamengo the most times in the Copa Libertadores, with 32 appearances, according to data from Placar magazine.
Better than anyone, he knows the paths that can determine success or failure in the Copa Libertadores.
And he recommends: "Flamengo has to play its game."
Read the main excerpts from the interview that the eternal number 8, one of the club's historical idols, gave to the club's official website:
STATISTICS - "I didn't know I was the Flamengo player with the most Libertadores appearances. It was a pleasant surprise for me."
The Libertadores - "It's a very different competition from the others. There's the anxiety of the first game, where you start to understand the opponent's style of play, the type of refereeing... You go in without really knowing how your opponent plays. Whether they have a more aggressive or more tight game. So, in the first game, you have to make your game prevail."
Premiere - "You have to show what you've got right away. Play 100%. In the Libertadores, you can't wait for the second half. At the same time, you have to be patient. The players have to feel that it's a different competition."
Arbitrations "The language of football is unique. You can't make too many gestures because [foreign] referees might consider it an insult. When talking to the referee, you always have to keep your hands behind your back. They don't hesitate to give you a yellow card. They let the game flow, but you have to be careful because a sliding tackle, depending on the gesture, can be viewed maliciously."
Cheerleaders - "The fans get quiet if they see the visiting team's performance is high. When they see the team's weakness, they start to encourage them. If Flamengo plays their game, they stay quiet."
Special game - "Apart from the title game, there was the game with Jorge Wilstermann, up there [at altitude in Cochabamba]. My second goal was a relief. And their team was playing with the ball."
Better than anyone, he knows the paths that can determine success or failure in the Copa Libertadores.
And he recommends: "Flamengo has to play its game."
Read the main excerpts from the interview that the eternal number 8, one of the club's historical idols, gave to the club's official website:
STATISTICS - "I didn't know I was the Flamengo player with the most Libertadores appearances. It was a pleasant surprise for me."
The Libertadores - "It's a very different competition from the others. There's the anxiety of the first game, where you start to understand the opponent's style of play, the type of refereeing... You go in without really knowing how your opponent plays. Whether they have a more aggressive or more tight game. So, in the first game, you have to make your game prevail."
Premiere - "You have to show what you've got right away. Play 100%. In the Libertadores, you can't wait for the second half. At the same time, you have to be patient. The players have to feel that it's a different competition."
Arbitrations "The language of football is unique. You can't make too many gestures because [foreign] referees might consider it an insult. When talking to the referee, you always have to keep your hands behind your back. They don't hesitate to give you a yellow card. They let the game flow, but you have to be careful because a sliding tackle, depending on the gesture, can be viewed maliciously."
Cheerleaders - "The fans get quiet if they see the visiting team's performance is high. When they see the team's weakness, they start to encourage them. If Flamengo plays their game, they stay quiet."
Special game - "Apart from the title game, there was the game with Jorge Wilstermann, up there [at altitude in Cochabamba]. My second goal was a relief. And their team was playing with the ball."