THERE IS HOPE! MILLONARIOS AND PALESTINO ARE ONLY IN THE DRAW AND FLAMENGO DEPENDS ONLY ON THEMSELVES TO ADVANCE IN THE LIBERTADORES

Last Tuesday night (14), Millonarios and Palestino were tied 1-1, at the El Campín Stadium, in Bogotá. In this way, Flamengo depends only on itself to qualify for the round of 16 of the Libertadores.CHECK GROUP E'S CLASSIFICATION:

Bolívar – 10 points (balance 6)

Palestinian – 7 (balance -3)

Flamengo – 4 (balance 0)

Millonarios – 3 (balance -3) – ELIMINATED

The draw between Millonarios and Palestino was widely celebrated by Mais Querido fans because, in the event of a victory for the Chileans, it would complicate the Rubro-Negro's life in the group, which would be five points behind second place. Thus, if they beat Bolívar (BOL), this Wednesday (15), they will move up to second place and will depend on a simple victory against Millonarios, at Maracanã.

MATCH SUMMARY

Palestino started the match better, exploiting large spaces left by Millonarios' defense. The home team's goalkeeper made great saves, avoiding the Chilean goal.

However, midway through the first half, Millonarios grew into the game, through the feet of Carvajal. The 20-year-old hit the crossbar in the 38th minute. However, immediately afterwards, the center forward did not forgive. Full-back Alfonzo advanced from the right and crossed low, for the reference man to push into the back of the net.

In the second half, it was Millonarios who dominated, who even scored a goal disallowed for offside and created several opportunities, making Palestino's goalkeeper one of the best on the field. However, the home team retreated and were penalized in stoppage time. Junior Marabel, with a header, equalized at 47.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT MATCH

So, with the draw between Millonarios and Palestino, Flamengo depends only on themselves to qualify. Mais Querido returns to the field this Wednesday (15), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, to face Bolívar, in the fifth round of the Libertadores group stage.