FLA WINS, CONVINCES AND ADVANCES WITH PRO GAME ADVANTAGE BACK AT HOME

Of all the games of the Sampaoli era, perhaps this match is the most accurate in terms of lineup and substitutions.

The first game of Flamengo for the Copa do Brasil at the Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre was marked by the mastery of Filipe Luís, the delivery of Lateral Wesley and the fusion of Gabriel Barbosa and Bruno Henrique.

In the 15 minutes of the first half, the opponent started with a high score, biting and trying to be more objective, while Flamengo still tuned in on the field. Minutes later Flamengo matched the marking, exchanged passes and suffocated the opponent until a beautiful interception by lateral Wesley that resulted in the most awarded merger since 2019, Bruno Henrique + Gabigol = Goal.

And we cannot fail to mention how much Gabriel Barbosa likes the big game. He saved his, missed the penalty, but remains more predestined than ever.

What every Flamengo fan feared didn't happen, Flamengo came back tuned for the second half and what looked good got even better: with one less on Grêmio's side, Flamengo controlled the actions more and found the second goal with a low kick by Thiago Maia.

The genius of Filipe Luís did not go unnoticed by the fans despite being shy, the guy played in a “suit” as lovers of good football say.

Honorable mention for Flamengo's defense: Fabrício Bruno and Léo Pereira very consistent in defense and Matheus Cunha has been shining and remaining irreplaceable, leaving Rossi increasingly far from the starting line-up.

Of all the games of the Sampaoli era, perhaps this match is the most accurate in terms of lineup and substitutions. Flamengo played an intelligent and lethal match and is carrying a capital result for the second leg at Maracanã.