Filipe Luís on Flamengo’s exit: “We wanted it, but couldn’t manage” | OneFootball

Flamengo bids farewell to the Copa do Brasil in the round of 16

Flamengo remains focused on the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores. On the other hand, the Most Beloved said goodbye to the Copa do Brasil, after being eliminated in the round of 16. Amidst the classification in the continental tournament, coach Filipe Luís commented on the period of 'fluctuation' of Mengão and recalled the fall to Atlético-MG.

— First, during a year with a calendar of eighty games and so many competitions, it's clear that demands and fluctuations will exist. And it (fluctuation) caught us at this moment with the Copa do Brasil. We wanted to advance, but we couldn't -, he said, before concluding:

— Atlético-MG deserved it, they advanced on penalties. (Against Internacional) We had a do-or-die game. It was the most important game of our season and we advanced with merit and convictions. I have mine and I will stick with them until the end -, concluded Filipe Luís.

Did Flamengo exit the Copa do Brasil?

Flamengo bid farewell to the Copa do Brasil in the round of 16 of the tournament. On that occasion, Filipe Luís's team faced Atlético-MG and, with the match ending in a 1-1 draw, the spot was decided on penalties. Thus, the Minas Gerais club came out on top after Wallace Yan and Samuel Lino missed their shots.

How is Flamengo doing in the 2025 season?

In the current season, Filipe Luís's Flamengo is dominating Brazilian football. In the Brasileirão, Mengão is in first place, with 43 points, four points ahead of Palmeiras, who are in second place. In the Libertadores, the Most Beloved secured a spot in the quarter-finals and will face Estudiantes (ARG).

What is Flamengo's next match?

Flamengo now returns to the field on Monday (25) to face Vitória, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place at 9 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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