Arrascaeta on 2019 talk, hopes for final: "Every moment is different" | OneFootball

2025 Libertadores Final to be played at Estadio Monumental "U"

Flamengo took the lead in the round of 16 of the Libertadores, after beating Internacional 1-0 at Maracanã. Amidst the knockout dispute, Conmebol announced that the tournament final will be held at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru. Thus, Arrascaeta commented on the similarities with the 2019 decision.

– Different moments, different players. It's a great stadium that will be packed for sure. The most important thing is to focus on us, go motivated and knowing that we will find all kinds of difficulties. But aware that we have everything to advance. First, we need to win the game this weekend, which is very important -, said Arrascaeta.

FLAMENGO HAS ALREADY PLAYED AT THE STADIUM?

Flamengo has great memories of the Monumental Stadium in Lima. This is because, in 2019, under the command of Portuguese Jorge Jesus, the red-black team beat River Plate (ARG) 2-1. Gabigol scored twice at the end of the match and secured the second title of the Most Beloved in the competition.

AND THE SITUATION OF FLAMENGO IN LIBERTADORES?

Thus, Flamengo is trying to reach the final of the Copa Libertadores again. Currently, the team led by Filipe Luís is in the round of 16 of the continental competition, where they will face Internacional. It is worth remembering that, in 2019, Mengão also needed to pass through the gauchos, in the quarterfinals.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Before thinking about the Libertadores, however, Flamengo and Internacional face each other for the Brasileirão. This Sunday (17), the teams face off at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social networks.

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