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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 on Wednesday (06) by Atlético-MG, after losing in penalties. With the 'early' elimination, part of the red-black fans began to say that the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores titles have become an obligation for the club. However, coach Filipe Luís calmed the Nation's nerves.

— I apologize, but we are obliged to work as much as possible and give our lives for Flamengo. Winning is not something we control. Nobody controls it. Neither I, nor Abel (Ferreira), nor Cuca, nor (Leonardo) Jardim. Our obligation is to give our lives for the Flamengo shield and to put Flamengo as a priority - said Filipe Luís, before concluding:

— The squad gives us the condition to fight for titles, this group will fight until the end. I have faith and confidence 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, Mengão opened the scoring at 21 minutes, with a goal from Everton Cebolinha. After the goal, the classic became balanced, with both teams wasting opportunities to score. Thus, with the 1-0 remaining on the scoreboard, the decision for the spot went to penalties.

The red-black fans, in fact, 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 Mengão in advantage. However, soon after, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan wasted for Flamengo. Thus, Atlético-MG secured the classification.

HOW IS FLAMENGO IN THE 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 in the leadership of the national championship, with 37 points and one game less than the second-placed team. In the continental tournament, Filipe Luís' team faces Internacional in search of a spot in the quarterfinals.

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