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Flamengo says goodbye to the Copa do Brasil and now focuses on the Libertadores and the Brasileirão

Flamengo was eliminated from the Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (06), by Atlético-MG, after losing in penalties. With the 'early' exit, part of the rubro-negra fans began to assert that winning the Brasileirão and the Libertadores has become a club obligation. However, coach Filipe Luís has calmed the Nation's spirits.

— I'm sorry, but we are obliged to work as hard as possible and give our lives for Flamengo. Winning is not something we control. Nobody controls it. Not me, not Abel (Ferreira), not Cuca, not (Leonardo) Jardim. Our obligation is to give our lives for the Flamengo badge and put Flamengo as a priority -, he said, before concluding:

— The squad gives us the condition to fight for the titles, this group will fight until the end. I have faith and trust in these players. I trust my life in them and that we will have a good season until the end -, concluded Filipe Luís, during a press conference.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

Flamengo controlled Atlético-MG during the first half. Not surprisingly, the Mengão opened the scoring at 21 minutes, with a goal from Everton Cebolinha. After the goal, the match became balanced, with both teams wasting opportunities to score. Thus, with the 1-0 remaining on the scoreboard, the decision of the spot went to penalties.

The rubro-negra fans, even gained a 'hope' during the penalties. This is because, after a sequence of hits from Arrascaeta, Hulk, Jorginho, Gustavo Scarpa and Saúl, Rossi defended Junior Alonso's shot, putting the Mengão ahead. However, soon after, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan missed for Flamengo. Thus, Atlético-MG secured qualification.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING THIS SEASON?

With the elimination in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo now focuses 100% on the two priorities of the season: the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. The Most Beloved, at this moment, appears at the top of the national championship, with 37 points and one game less than the second place. In the continental tournament, Filipe Luís's team faces Internacional in search of a place in the quarterfinals.

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