Flávio Robatto praises Tite's team, but sees an open confrontation after the match at Maracanã
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Flamengo secured an important victory in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Conmebol Libertadores by beating Bolívar 2-0, in a game held at Maracanã. Despite the adverse result, the coach of the Bolivian team, Flávio Robatto, believes that the confrontation is open and sees altitude as a way to qualify.
“It leaves the bracket open and I know that at home we can do it. A result that leaves us alive. (…) It is a difficult scenario for Brazilian clubs and also for those who are not tall. But Flamengo is a great team and will certainly play a very good game at (Hernando) Siles. But we trust in our fans, in our field and in the conditions we have to turn things around”, said the Bolívar coach.
Robatto praised his team's defensive posture in the Maracanã game. The coach admitted that Léo Pereira's goal at the end of the match was a “hard blow”, but that does not erase the effort made in the 90 minutes.
“(On the 2nd goal) We thought the game was almost closed. At that moment (Flamengo) no longer created situations, except with a dead ball, and we thought we had the game under control. (...) We didn't lose order, we didn't get disorganized and we never stopped having the defensive intensity that is necessary in these games to stop attacks. (…) It’s one thing to analyze a team by watching videos or going to the stadium, it’s another thing to face them. We were close to drawing 1-1 three times”, he concluded.
Brazilian Bolívar sees the advantage of altitude as important
Brazilian striker Bruno Sávio, from the Bolivian team, said that he sees the score as reversible and corroborated his coach's statements. Bruno admits that they should use the 3640m altitude of La Paz as an advantage for the return, despite believing that the height only influences “a little”.
“I think it's about using the best we have. Our team collectively plays very well, especially in La Paz. The altitude issue really weighs a little on them. But, in addition to the altitude, we have the quality to arrive and play a good game. Of course their team has no words to describe it, but we have to think about our game and do our best. We have the conditions to qualify”, declared the Brazilian.
In the group stage, Bolívar beat Flamengo< /a> 2-1 in La Paz. If the result is repeated, the red and black team will be classified for the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. The winner of the clash between Brazilians and Bolivians must face Peñarol, from Uruguay, who won the first leg against The Strongest, 4-0, in Montevideo.
A big party is expected
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The fans of Flamengo are organizing another "AeroFla", a movement in which they accompany and support the team at the airport before important matches. This time, the mobilization takes place amid an atmosphere of urgency, as the club prepares for the decisive clash in Uruguay, after the 1-0 defeat to Peñarol at Maracanã, in the Copa Libertadores 2024.
Under the command of Tite, Flamengo is facing a delicate moment in the season, with the pressure to reverse the result to remain in contention. Even with the stumble at home, the red and black fans maintain their faith and tradition of showing unconditional support for the team, whether in moments of victory or crisis.
FLAMENGO HAS ANOTHER SHOW OF LOVE b>“AeroFla” is more than a simple reception at the airport. This is a manifestation of Flamengo's passion, which transcends results on the field. Fans promise to fill Tom Jobim International Airport, in Rio de Janeiro, to give the players one last incentive before leaving for Uruguay. The expectation is that thousands of red and black people will gather, singing songs and holding flags, in a clear demonstration that, in the Flamengo, the support is present "in love and hate, until the end", as is common to hear among the club's fans .
Flamengo's current scenario in the Libertadores reflects a team that, despite its star-studded squad, still seeks to consolidate a style of play under Tite's command. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, complicated life for Flamengo, who now need to win away to guarantee their classification. The fans, aware of the difficulty, do not let up and reinforce the idea that support off the field is essential for success on it.
The coach is free from the market
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The Flamengo, one of the biggest clubs in Brazilian football, is experiencing a moment of turbulence. The recent defeat to Peñarol, in the middle of Maracanã, by 1-0, during the first game of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, increased even more pressure on coach Tite, who had already been the target of criticism due to his poor performance. expected from the team throughout the season. With club elections scheduled for the end of the year and Tite's contract approaching the end, the coach's renewal is considered unlikely. In this scenario, Luís Castro emerges as one of the main candidates to take over Flamengo's technical command, according to details released behind the scenes.
The match against Peñarol, held last Thursday (19), was a reflection of the difficulties faced by Flamengo this season. The team performed poorly on the field, with few clear chances to score and unable to impose their game against an opponent who knew how to defend themselves well. The substitutions made by Tite throughout the match did not bring the expected impact, and Flamengo ended up being defeated at home, frustrating their fans.
The fans' dissatisfaction was evident during the game, with boos directed at the team at several moments. This behavior was not well received by everyone in the squad, especially goalkeeper Rossi. In an interview after the game, the athlete vented, stating that, during the match, the support of the fans is essential, and that booing only increases the pressure on the players at a crucial moment.
With the defeat for Peñarol, the pressure on Tite increased significantly. Since his arrival at Flamengo, the coach has been facing difficulties implementing his playing style and obtaining consistent results. The team fluctuated in important competitions and was unable to maintain the level of performance expected by a club of Flamengo's size and tradition.
The red-black goalkeeper was the best on the field in the match against Bolívar
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Flamengo didn't have many opportunities to celebrate when playing at extreme altitudes, but when they did, they owed a lot to their goalkeepers who were red-and-black heroes high in the mountains. Rossi was a fundamental part of Mais Querido's classification against Bolívar.
Rossi made seven saves during the match, including a very difficult one in the second half and was thus voted the best player on the field after the defeat by 1 to 0 against Bolívar in the 3640m in La Paz, in which Mais Querido guaranteed classification. In this way, the archer repeated a feat performed by Diego Alves in the 2019 Libertadores da América.
A curious fact that links the two in these matches is that they both played in Flamengo. Diego Alves even reposted a post on Instagram stories with a photo of him next to Rossi and praising the shirt. Another coincidence was the opposing goalkeeper: in both cases it was Lampe.
In addition to the saves and miracles, what also caught attention and fans compared and made memes on social media is the ability to cool down matches by waxing. The experienced Diego Alves has always been seen as a specialist in tying up the game. Last Thursday, Rossi gained precious seconds for the team to breathe during the ball throw-ins, which even the president of Bolívar made criticize Flamengo's Argentine goalkeeper.
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