A spot in the Copa Sudamericana as part of a long-term project.
The competition is important not only because of another title at stake, but also for a spot in the Libertadores Cup.
By From the official website team - in
A spot in the Copa Sudamericana. This is the last objective Flamengo is fighting for in the Brazilian Championship, in its final round next weekend. It won't be easy, because in addition to beating Santos at Vila Belmiro, the team has to hope for some slip-ups. But the Flamengo players are confident and know the importance of obtaining this positive result.
Midfielder Maldonado is one of them. The player points out that the Copa Sudamericana has become even more important because it grants its winner a spot in the Copa Libertadores. Therefore, the Chilean emphasizes that the team must do everything possible to achieve this qualification.
"It's an important game. Again, we need to score points to secure that spot. It's the last week and we have to prepare in the best way possible to face this game. It's crucial to compete in this competition because it's another chance to go to the Libertadores. It has become even more important and it's always good to have an opportunity like this, in addition to being another title we'll be competing for," he said.
Maldo, however, knows that facing Santos away from home is no easy task. He has worn the Santos jersey before and recognizes that it is difficult to beat them on their home turf. However, he expresses confidence in Flamengo's potential.
"Santos is a very good team. They have quality players, they had a great year, even though the Brazilian Championship wasn't all that great. They are a balanced team that played beautiful football this year, and it's even more complicated at Vila Belmiro. But it's the last game of the year. We have to go for the win and be totally focused," he concluded.
Midfielder Maldonado is one of them. The player points out that the Copa Sudamericana has become even more important because it grants its winner a spot in the Copa Libertadores. Therefore, the Chilean emphasizes that the team must do everything possible to achieve this qualification.
"It's an important game. Again, we need to score points to secure that spot. It's the last week and we have to prepare in the best way possible to face this game. It's crucial to compete in this competition because it's another chance to go to the Libertadores. It has become even more important and it's always good to have an opportunity like this, in addition to being another title we'll be competing for," he said.
Maldo, however, knows that facing Santos away from home is no easy task. He has worn the Santos jersey before and recognizes that it is difficult to beat them on their home turf. However, he expresses confidence in Flamengo's potential.
"Santos is a very good team. They have quality players, they had a great year, even though the Brazilian Championship wasn't all that great. They are a balanced team that played beautiful football this year, and it's even more complicated at Vila Belmiro. But it's the last game of the year. We have to go for the win and be totally focused," he concluded.
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