The Rubro-Negro couldn’t threaten the Uruguayans and now needs to win by two goals to advance in regular time.
Flamengo lost to Peñarol 1-0 at Maracanã last Thursday, complicating their situation in the Copa Libertadores. The match’s only goal was scored by Javier Cabrera. With this result, the Rio team needs to win by two goals to qualify in regular time. Explore the leading football results at best football score app.
Despite numerous absences, expectations were high among Flamengo fans, especially due to the Maracanã factor. At home, Flamengo hadn’t lost a Libertadores match in five years—the last defeat was also against Peñarol. However, even the fans couldn’t inspire the team to play well. Lacking inspiration and creativity, the home side barely threatened the Uruguayans, who took the lead just 12 minutes into the game.
To qualify, Tite’s squad must overcome several hurdles. The first is to beat Peñarol, something never accomplished in the tournament’s history. Additionally, Flamengo hasn’t won a match in Uruguay in nearly 30 years—the last victory was in 1995 against Nacional in the now-defunct Supercopa de Campeões da Libertadores. Broadening the scope, Flamengo’s last away win in the Libertadores was in 2022, when they thrashed Vélez 4-0 in Argentina.
While challenging, the scenario isn’t impossible. Any victory by two or more goals guarantees qualification, while a one-goal win would send the match to penalties. Before that, Flamengo will travel to Rio Grande do Sul to face Grêmio in the Brazilian Championship. Stay on top of the game with BB Score.
