Saúl Ñíguez reveals special ambition at Flamengo alongside Filipe Luís | OneFootball

Saúl Ñíguez played with Filipe Luís at Atlético de Madrid (ESP)

Flamengo presented midfielder Saúl Ñíguez, former Atlético de Madrid (ESP) and on loan to Sevilla (ESP), on Friday (25). During the press conference, the Spanish midfielder commented that it would be special to win a Copa Libertadores alongside coach Filipe Luís, his former teammate at the Spanish capital club.

— Yes, of course (if it's special to win the Libertadores). For Filipe Luís and all those who lived the Champions League final — in my case, I lived two —, when you're so close to winning something so big, it's very painful, a mark that stays for life. Winning other competitions, with other clubs, alleviates that pain. And if it's alongside a friend, it's even better —, said Saúl Ñíguez, on Friday (25).

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE?

Saúl Ñíguez was revealed by Atlético de Madrid, having arrived at the Spanish club still in the under-13 team. Therefore, the midfielder had the opportunity to play in two Champions League finals with the team's shirt, but ended up being defeated in both occasions by Real Madrid (ESP), with Cristiano Ronaldo.

AND FLAMENGO IN THE LIBERTADORES?

Flamengo is in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, and Saúl Ñíguez will have the opportunity to win the tournament this year. Thus, the team led by coach Filipe Luís faces Internacional. Finally, the first match is scheduled for August, at Maracanã.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Before thinking about the Copa Libertadores, Flamengo has a commitment to the Campeonato Brasileiro. That's because the red-black team faces Atlético-MG this Sunday (27), at 20h30 (Brasília time), at Maracanã, valid for the 17th round of the tournament. In this way, the Coluna do Fla brings all the information before and after the match.

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