Atlético-MG manager plans a duel against Flamengo for the Copa do Brasil

After the 1-1 draw with Internacional in the Brasileirão, Flamengonow turns all its attention to < a href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/atletico-mg-anuncia-que-ingressos-para-jogo-da-volta-contra-o-flamengo-estao-esgotados" target="_blank">end of Copa do Brasil. This Sunday (03), Mengão will face Atlético-MG in the first game of the decision. Victor Leandro, football director of the Minas Gerais club, spoke about expectations for the clash and highlighted the importance of maintaining focus and attention.

“When you succeed, you gain confidence. And the team comes at a time when this confidence is high. But we know the difficulties we will face there and we need to turn the key. We have seen that a series is often defined in the first game or is progressing very well. It takes care, attention and respect. It’s a game that means a lot to us”, said Victor, in an interview after the duel against River Plate in the Libertadores.

PATH TO THE END

To reach the final, Flamengoand Atlético-MG faced strong opponents throughout the tournament. Flamengo entered the Copa do Brasil in the third phase, where they eliminated Amazonas, followed by Palmeiras in the round of 16, Bahia in the quarterfinals and Corinthiansin the semi-final. Rubro-Negro had an excellent performance at home, winning all their games and not conceding goals at Maracanã. In total, Mais Querido's campaign has six wins, one draw and one defeat.

Atlético-MG, also debuting in the third phase, eliminated Sport, CRB in the round of 16, São Paulo in the quarterfinals and Vasco in the semifinals. So far, the team from Minas Gerais has recorded four wins, three draws and one defeat in the tournament and, like Flamengo, is undefeated at home, even without winning every game at Arena MRV.

REUNION

After this Sunday's first game (03), Flamengo and Atlético-MG will face each other again in the second leg, scheduled for next Sunday, November 10th. With Atlético-MG in charge, the game will be held at Arena MRV, at 4pm (Brasília time).

ONE-WAY GAME

Flamengo will seek to open up an advantage in this first match, hosting Atlético-MG at Maracanã at 4pm (Brasília time). The live broadcast of the Copa do Brasil final will be carried out by Rede Globo.