Heroic Varela clears off the line, denies Atlético-MG goal against Flamengo | OneFootball

Varela 'saved' Flamengo in match against Atlético-MG

Flamengo and Atlético-MG clash this Sunday (27), in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite the rubro-negro's dominance in the first few minutes, Filipe Luís' team almost fell behind after a 'blunder' by Rossi. However, Guillermo Varela appeared and cleared the Minas Gerais team's goal off the line.

SEE VARELA'S MOVE:

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

VARELA FLAMENGO'S STARTER?

Coach Filipe Luís started Varela to face the Minas Gerais team. Despite the Most Loved having announced the signing of Emerson Royal, who arrives to fill the absence of Wesley, the player has not yet been regularized with the Daily Information Bulletin (BID) of the CBF. Thus, the Uruguayan continues to be the main option for the rubro-negra commander for the position.

FLAMENGO CAN TAKE THE LEAD IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

In addition to defeating a historic rival, Flamengo has another reason to seek the three points against Atlético-MG. This is because, with a victory against the Minas Gerais team, the Most Loved takes the lead in the Brazilian Championship, reaching 36 points. After all, Cruzeiro was defeated this Sunday (27) by Ceará, coming from behind, by 2 to 1. It is worth noting that a draw also serves for Mengão to regain the first position.

It is worth noting that the Most Loved still has one less game than Cruzeiro. This is because, the match between Flamengo and Sport, valid for the 12th round of the Brasileirão, was postponed. After all, Filipe Luís' team was returning from the FIFA Club World Cup competition.

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