Fluminense wins Argentinos Juniors and is guaranteed for the next phase, where they will face the winner of Flamengo X Olimpia
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Fluminense advances to the next phase of the Libertadores. The Rio de Janeiro team beat Argentinos Juniors (ARG) on Tuesday night (08), at Maracanã, 2-0. The tricolor could face Flamengo in the championship quarterfinals, depending on the result of this Thursday's match -feira (10).
Fluminense and Argentinos Juniors entered the field on Tuesday (08) with the same chances of taking a next step in the competition. The first leg ended in a draw (1-1), but the final total score of the match between them was 3-1.
In a show for the fans at home, Flu managed to recover at the end about the game. In the 86th minute of the match, Samuel Xavier scored the first goal and, in extra time, 11 minutes later, it was John Kennedy's turn. It can be said that the game was turbulent, since there was still time for the referee to give the Argentines a red card before the end. With nine minutes more than expected, Santiago Montiel was expelled from the field.
The result of Fernando Diniz's team qualified them for the quarterfinals of the championship and opened the door for a classic to take place in the middle of Libertadores. Flu is in the same bracket as Mengão in this stage of the knockout stage and, if Mais Querido wins against Olimpia (PAR) on Thursday (10), the teams from Rio will face each other sooner than expected .
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
Argentinos Juniors faces the tricolor of Rio this Tuesday (08) and pointed out the fact that they never won the championship
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This Tuesday (08) Fluminense faces Argentinos Juniors (ARG) for the round of 16 of the Libertadores. On the night of this Monday (7) the Argentines did not miss the opportunity to provoke the cariocas. The club's official page on social networks published an image of the Red-Black idol, Zico, next to one of its stars at the stadium in Rio.
The caption of the publication reads: "tomorrow we return to Maracanã", referring to the match against the tricolor that will take place at 19h (Brasília time). In addition, there is an interesting add-on. The club greeted Fla with a handshake symbol followed by the phrase: "Campeões da Libertadores". This message consolidated the fact that they were sending the pinprick to Fluminense, since they never won the Copa Libertadores.
The Argentines' only title was in 1985, when they faced América de Cali (COL) on penalties. Mengão is the biggest champion of the competition in Brazilian football, along with Grêmio, Palmeiras, Santos and São Paulo, with three trophies each. Mengão lifted the cup in 1981, 2019 and 2022, against Cobreloa (CHI), River Plate (ARG) and Athletico-PR, respectively.
Fluminense is currently in its eighth participation in the championship and goes to this game with the same chances as the Argentines. In the first leg, the result was a tie: 1 to 1.
Flamengo plays on Thursday (10) against Olimpia. Mengão goes into the match calmer after winning 1-0 at Maracanã.
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