Libertadores: Flamengo look to extend knockout edge over Internacional | OneFootball

Flamengo and Internacional face off in two-legged matches for the Libertadores round of 16

Flamengo and Internacional kick off the dispute for a spot in the Libertadores quarterfinals this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã. And if the overall balance marks the historical record between the two clubs, in the knockout matches, it's usually the Rubro-Negro who smiles last.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE THE UPPER HAND IN THE HISTORY OF DECISIVE MATCHES?

Throughout history, Cariocas and Gaúchos have faced each other 95 times in official matches, with an almost absolute balance. The colorada team won 36 games, while the Rubro-Negro achieved 30 victories, in addition to 29 registered draws. In the number of goals, the Porto Alegre team also has an advantage: 129 scored against 108 by the Carioca team.

However, in the knockout matches, it's the Flamengo who usually imposes itself. There were six matches in the knockout stages, and the Carioca club advanced on four occasions, including the 1987 Copa União, which ended with the Rubro-Negro title. The only eliminations came in the Copa do Brasil in 2009 and in the 1999 Libertadores Seletiva.

WHAT ARE THE DECISIVE MATCHES BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL?

WHAT TIME DOES THE GAME START FOR FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL?

With the historical balance between Flamengo and Internacional reinforcing the rivalry, the game starts at 21h30 (Brasília time) this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores round of 16. The Rubro-Negro wants to take advantage of the home field to remain dominant in the knockout matches against the Gaúcho team and secure a good score.

With the stadium completely packed, the Flamengo fans promise to push the team from the first to the last minute, creating a vibrant atmosphere and pressuring the opponent. As usual, the Coluna do Fla will be present in all the details, with complete coverage, real-time updates, and behind-the-scenes of the classic on digital platforms.

AND THE RETURN GAME?

After the initial match at Maracanã, Flamengo and Internacional meet again in the Libertadores on August 20, at 21h30 (Brasília time). Now, with the home field advantage of the Gaúcho team, the game takes place at Beira-Rio. Therefore, Filipe Luís' team wants to take advantage of this Wednesday's (13) game to open up an advantage in the dispute.

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