Varela reveals the trick he used to rescue Flamengo against Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Varela blocked Rony's shot on the line and prevented Atlético-MG's goal in the first few minutes

Flamengo beat Atlético-MG 1-0 this Sunday (27), in a match for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. Starting at right back, Varela played a crucial role in the red-black victory. That's because the Uruguayan prevented a goal from the Minas Gerais team in the first minutes of the classic. Thus, after the match, the Uruguayan revealed the 'trick' he used to deceive Rony.

— It was a very quick move. When I saw that the ball was going back, I tried to cover Rossi. This whole side (right) was uncovered, so I tried to guide him (Rony) that I was going there, so he would shoot (on the left side). He ended up shooting there and luckily I ended up taking it off -, he said, before concluding:

— The game today was very difficult. Atlético is a big team, great players. They fit well in the marking. We tried, we tried, luckily in the set piece we got the goal. With one less game (in the Brasileirão), we will seek to continue growing -, concluded Varela, in an interview with 'Flamengo TV'.

HOW WAS THE MOVE?

Five minutes into the first half, Léo Pereira tried to head back to Rossi. However, Rony, Atlético-MG's forward, took advantage and divided with the Flamengo's goalkeeper, keeping the ball. Thus, the player from the Minas Gerais team finished, but Varela was under the post and slid towards the ball, preventing the rival's goal.

WILL VARELA BE FLAMENGO'S ABSOLUTE STARTER?

With the departure of Wesley, who was sold to Roma for 25 million euros (about R$ 163 million), Varela should get more opportunities on Flamengo's right side. The Uruguayan, however, has new competition in the position, with the arrival of Emerson Royal. Thus, the player arrives to replace the former number 43 and prepares to debut with the Sacred Mantle.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO RETURN TO THE FIELD?

With Varela available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (31) to face Atlético-MG, for the Copa do Brasil. The teams meet again at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16. Thus, as tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring the most red-black coverage on the internet, through YouTube, website and social networks.

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