The club has its irreparable loss
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In the last round of the Libertadores group stage, Flamengo, now under the command of coach Tite, saw its long undefeated streak as home team come to an end. The 1-0 defeat marked the end of a run of 28 matches without losing at home in the competition. The negative result was a shock for the fans, mainly because it occurred at a crucial moment in the season and because of the expectations surrounding the team led by a renowned coach like Tite.
The last time Flamengo had been defeated at Maracanã by the Libertadores was in April 2019, when Peñarol beat the red-black team by the same score of 1-0. The current setback, therefore, brought back memories of that game, creating a feeling of déjà vu among fans . It is worth remembering that, at that time, Flamengo was in a moment of transition and seeking to consolidate itself as one of the powers of South American football.
With the arrival of Tite at the helm of Flamengo, the expectation was that the team would gain tactical consistency and competitiveness in important tournaments, such as the Libertadores itself. Tite, who has a respected CV, mainly for his work in the Brazilian national team, was hired with the mission of making Flamengo become dominant again both on the national and international scene.
The defeat at home, however , served as a cold water for part of the fans who expected a quiet victory. Their unbeaten record at home was seen as one of Flamengo's trump cards in continental competition, a guarantee of strength within their domains. By losing this status, the team will now need to deal with the pressure and doubts that arise from this result.
Coach recognizes mistakes in the first leg
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After the 1-0 defeat to Peñarol, in the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals, coach Tite held a press conference at Maracanã. The team did not perform well and was booed by the fans. Despite the setback, the coach remained confident for the second leg, which will be held in Uruguay.
Regarding the boos coming from the stands, Tite admitted that the fans' dissatisfaction is understandable. "Of course this hurts, especially on the human side. But experience shows that, when you deliver a good production, the fan's reaction is proportional to the love they feel for the club", said the coach, highlighting the emotional bond between the fans and the Most Dear.
The coach was also asked about the difficulty of Mengão in achieving victories away from home in the Libertadores, since 2022. The last victory away from home came on August 31, 2022, against Vélez Sarsfield, with an impressive 4-0. "We have a great opportunity to break this sequence This is part of the history of football, and I believe we are fully capable of getting there and changing this scenario", replied Tite, showing optimism.
Tite guaranteed that the team will be more effective in Uruguay, promising a better performance. "Within two or three minutes, we score the goal, and from that point on, we work on the result. In some moments we were hasty, and the opposing goalkeeper also had merit. But I'm confident that we will create half of the opportunities and convert them into goals there. You can charge me later", said the coach, projecting a positive scenario for the second leg.
Argentine goalkeeper opens up about fan behavior
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Argentine goalkeeper Agustín Rossi, who has been at Flamengo for over a year, has not yet fully adapted to the reactions of the fans during the games at Maracanã. After the 1-0 defeat to Peñarol, this Thursday (19), in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores, more than 60 thousand red and black booed the team, an attitude that displeased the player.
Rossi expressed his dissatisfaction with the booing that started in the first half. "The fans always want victory, that's normal. We also always look for a positive result. But I think these boos so early are unnecessary, just like what happened with Lorran during the Copa América. We still believe in the dispute. It was just a goal", commented the goalkeeper, showing confidence in the return game.
The boos at Maracanã they started in the 12th minute of the first half, after an error by Erick Pulgar when the ball was thrown, which resulted in Peñarol's goal. Since then, the Chilean has become the target of fans' dissatisfaction, who criticized him with every touch of the ball. In the second half, when he was substituted, Pulgar continued to be booed by the red and black team, reinforcing the tense atmosphere in the stadium. b>
In addition to the players, coach Tite was also the target of protests from the fans. Offenses were heard from the stands, which affected the coach, who admitted he was shaken by the insults. However, Tite preferred to focus on the future and showed optimism for the return game against the Uruguayan team.
With a 1-0 deficit, Mengão will need to reverse the score in the second leg, which will be held next Thursday (26), at 7pm, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo. Flamengo < /a>needs a victory by two goals to advance directly to the semi-finals of the competition.
Mengão lost 1-0 at Maracanã, but Gerson still believes in the classification
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Flamengo complicated its situation in the Copa Libertadores after being defeated 1-0 by Peñarol, on Thursday night- fair (19), at Maracanã. With the result, Mais Querido leaves at a disadvantage in the quarter-finals and will need to look for a turnaround in the return game, which will be played in Uruguay. Even with the setback, midfielder Gerson believes that the team is capable of reversing the situation and reaching the classification.
After the match, Gerson regretted the result in front of the more than 64 thousand fans present at the stadium, but reinforced confidence in a possible reaction in the return game. "It's always bad to lose, but it's not over yet. We have another 90 minutes in Uruguay to try to turn this situation around. Let's work and maintain a strong mentality. Nothing has been decided yet", said the player.
Peñarol's goal was scored in the first half, and the Uruguayan team managed to hold on to the result until the final whistle. Despite some good chances, such as Plata's shot, which hit the post, and a header from Bruno Henrique that forced goalkeeper Aguerre to make a great save, CRF were unable to find the net.
Now, to guarantee a place in the semi-finals, Rubro-Negro will need to beat Peñarol by two goals in the back. The decisive clash will take place next Thursday (26), at 7pm, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo. A simple victory takes the dispute to penalties, while any other result favorable to the Uruguayan team would eliminate the Most Wanted from the competition.
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