Flamengo: A Night of Terror at the Maracanã

Flamengo went through a real nightmare at the Maracanã, but thanks to its fans, it managed to avoid a bigger disaster. That was the assessment by Mauro Cezar Pereira on the Posse de Bola program on Canal UOL.

The Match Against Independiente del Valle

The Libertadores battle was tense and full of problems. Mauro said that the team, under the command of Leonardo Jardim, entered the field with flawed tactics and lineup. To make matters worse, Jorginho’s sending off turned the situation upside down.

He pointed out that, despite everything, what really saved the night was the fans’ unwavering support.

"It was a night of terror. The only thing that was saved on the Rubro-Negro side at the Maracanã yesterday was this," says Mauro.

The Fans’ Support

And it wasn’t just any kind of support. After the sending off and the goal that was on its way, the crowd didn’t just keep singing those usual chants. They shouted the team’s name, showed they were together, throwing a party that gave Flamengo a breath of life.

A Critical Look at the Team

In addition to the on-field performance, Mauro Cezar also raised questions about the team’s posture. For him, Flamengo “wanted to play on the counter” without having players who could actually make that work. The lack of a pivot—like Pedro—who could hold the ball up in attack was a big mistake.

"Flamengo was a very arrogant team yesterday... They wanted to play on the counter, but they were all wrong," Mauro adds.

The Pitch and the Necessary Responses

He also talked about the condition of the Maracanã pitch, which also helped ruin the spectacle. That led Mauro to demand a response from Flamengo’s president, Bap, regarding the problems faced during the match. It’s time to come clean and give the fans an answer.

Next Challenges

In the end, Flamengo secured their spot in the next stage of the Libertadores, advancing on an aggregate of 3 to 1 after winning 2 to 0 in Quito. In the semifinal, the team will face Estudiantes, an opponent that has already proven to be tough for the current champions in past editions.

Stay tuned for the next games and let’s hope Flamengo finds its way back on the pitch again!

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