Flamengo is scheduled and ready for the second leg of the Libertadores quarter-final, Thursday evening (26). The ball rolls at 7 p.m., Brasília, against Peñarol, at the Campeón del Siglo, in Montevideo, Uruguay. The only confirmed change regarding the first leg is the presence of Léo Ortiz as a starter in place of Pulgar, who remains on the bench.
Furthermore, coach Tite decided to maintain the formation in the first match at the Maracana, where Rubro-Negro lost 1-0, through a goal from Cabrera. In other words, to advance to the semifinal round of the tournament, the Rio team must achieve victory with a minimal lead, which would take the dispute to a penalty shootout. If you win by two goals or more, you guarantee immediate classification.
A related person is also Gabigol. The striker is back on the list after being treated by the committee for discomfort in his right thigh. He underwent tests, and no injuries were found. Therefore, he continued training with the athletes who made special preparations at Ninho do Urubu CT, in Rio, with a focus on Peñarol.
