Internacional defender hails Flamengo after Libertadores clash: "Very strong" | OneFootball

Vitão states that Filipe Luís' Flamengo is a highly qualified team

Flamengo triumphed over Internacional 1-0 on Wednesday (13) in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Part of the performance of the "Mais Querido" at Maracanã drew praise from defender Vitão, who acknowledged the talent of the team coached by Filipe Luís.

— We came to try to propose the game, it wasn't to stay back. But the Flamengo team pushed our team back. We tried to find ways to press, but their team, at Maracanã, is very strong, very qualified. But it was only the first half of a decision. Now it's at Beira-Rio. We count on the support of our fans to overturn the score and qualify -, pointed out Vitão.

Who scored the goal?

Flamengo dominated the entire first half and thus opened the scoring with Bruno Henrique. This happened because Luiz Araújo delivered a perfect corner kick for the header by the red-black idol. However, the team dropped in performance in the second half and thus maintained a minimal advantage.

And now?

The return match takes place next Wednesday (20), starting at 21:30 (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio stadium. Flamengo qualifies with a draw, while Inter needs to win by two goals to advance directly. If Colorado wins by a minimal difference, the decision will go to penalties.

The preparation of both teams continues this weekend, when they face each other again, but for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the duel will take place on Sunday (18), starting at 18:30 (Brasília time), also in the south.

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