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Flamengo is in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores after beating Internacional 2-0 , this Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio. The result confirmed the team's good phase under the command of Filipe Luís , but the coach tried to avoid comparisons with Jorge Jesus, idol of the Nation and reference in the 2019 title.

Filipe Luís avoids comparisons to Jorge Jesus at Flamengo: "I'm going to make my own history"

"First, I can never compare my team to the past; they're different players. I also can't compare myself to Jorge Jesus , who, if not the best in history, is one of the greatest to ever play for Flamengo. I'll never be like him; I'll make my own history, my way, but always with the Flamengo DNA I've known since I was a child," declared Filipe Luís.

THE DNA OF FLAMENGO ACCORDING TO FILIPE LUÍS

The coach emphasized that his philosophy is essentially about constant pressure and stifling opponents, but acknowledged the changing nature of football: " The idea is to crush the opponent for as long as possible . Of course, we often won't succeed, and other times we'll play poorly and even lose. But the goal is always to play the game, to play with the ball on the ground," he added.

FLAMENGO CONTROLLED IN BEIRA-RIO

While Flamengo didn't quite put on a show, it was solid in Porto Alegre. The defense didn't allow Internacional to get a shot on target against Agustín Rossi , who didn't have to work hard. The team from Rio Grande do Sul only threatened late on, when Borré hit the post.

On the other side, the Mais Querido were efficient. Arrascaeta opened the scoring in the first half, taking advantage of a rebound inside the box, and Pedro, in the final stretch, sealed the victory 2-0. With the result, Flamengo advanced 3-0 on aggregate .

NEXT CHALLENGE IN THE LIBERTADORES

In the quarterfinals, Flamengo will face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG). The first leg will take place in Rio de Janeiro, between September 16th and 18th , while the return leg will be in Argentina, between the 23rd and 25th of the same month.

After the 2-0 loss to Flamengo , which sealed Internacional's elimination in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, midfielder Alan Patrick issued a statement. The number 10 acknowledged his opponent's superiority and said he understood the boos from the Colorado fans at Beira-Rio.

Alan Patrick on Internacional's defeat to Flamengo: "Elimination at home always hurts"

"The fans have the right to do so. We tried, within our characteristics, to impose ourselves at home, but we couldn't . Against a team of Flamengo 's quality, we were lacking," declared the Internacional standout.

INTERNATIONAL NEEDS TO REVIEW ITS PATHS

Alan Patrick also expressed his frustration with the result and called for internal changes to enable the club to compete at a high level again. Pressure on coach Roger Machado is mounting after the elimination. Colorado fans booed the team after the game ended .

"It's hard to find the words. Elimination at home always hurts, but we need to rethink some things because we still have to compete at this level . Of course, we're frustrated, as are our fans," he added.

ALAN PATRICK'S RETROSPECT AGAINST FLAMENGO

Wednesday's duel (20) was Alan Patrick's 13th against Rubro-Negro. The midfielder has 5 losses, 4 wins and 4 draws . The result put Flamengo in the advantage in the particular retrospective against the player. It is worth remembering that Inter's number 10 played for Mais Querido between 2015 and 2016, when he was loaned by Shakhtar Donetsk (UCR).

Flamengo confirmed their favoritism and defeated Internacional 2-0 last Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio. With the result, Rubro-Negro secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores and remains firm in the search for the fourth continental championship .

WHAT WAS THE POST-GAME SCHEDULE?

With no time for immediate rest, the delegation returned from Porto Alegre to Rio de Janeiro on Thursday morning (21), on a flight scheduled for 11:45 am (Brasília time). At 3:30 pm, the squad will return to Ninho do Urubu for activities . Despite this, the group will have a day off this Friday (22), resuming training on Saturday (23) and Sunday (24), in preparation for the next commitment in the Brasileirão.

HOW WAS THE VICTORY AGAINST INTERNACIONAL?

Flamengo opened the scoring in the 26th minute of the first half. After a shot by Samuel Lino and a mistake by Rochet, Plata headed the ball to Arrascaeta, who finished first time to make it 1-0. In the final minutes, Filipe Luís played in Pedro, who had just come on. The number 9 showed his goalscoring instinct and extended the lead to 2-0, sealing qualification with a 3-0 aggregate score .

WHO WILL BE THE OPPONENT IN THE QUARTERFINALS?

The next challenge will be against Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) , who eliminated Cerro Porteño (PAR). The first leg is scheduled to take place between September 16th and 18th, while the return leg will take place between the 23rd and 25th of the same month.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Before thinking about the Libertadores, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brasileirão. The team faces Vitória, next Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a duel valid for the 21st round. Mengão is the leader of the competition with 43 points , four ahead of Palmeiras, in second place.