Palestino wants to take advantage of his last home match and surprise Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores

The Arab team and the Brazilians face each other for the fourth date of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. In the first match, Mengao won 2-0 in Rio de Janeiro.

Palestino will try to deal another blow in the Copa Libertadores this Tuesday when they face Flamengo at the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso stadium in Coquimbo, the coliseum where they will meet for the fourth round of the group stage.

The Arab team won its first victory the day before and hopes to take advantage of its last home match to surprise and continue the fight for qualification for the round of 16 of the continental tournament. .

The team led by Pablo Vitamina Sánchez also arrives in a good mood thanks to the results of the local competition. They will face Mengao after soundly beating Deportes Copiapó for the National Championship, a result which allowed them to climb to second place in the standings with 21 points, four less than leaders Universidad de Chile.

Thus, they will try to highlight the defensive efficiency they have achieved, since Palestino is the team that has received the fewest goals in the league. (7). A key factor against a great South American who won the Libertadores trophy in 2022.

“Emotionally, we arrived well. With the logical concern of facing Flamengo in three days after playing a match that wears out, but with the hope of obtaining a good result which will allow us to continue the race, in a very complicated group “, said the coach after the victory against León de Atacama.

Then, on the club’s official channels, he said about the clash against the Cariocas that “Sometimes we will lose importance to a rival like this and we must know how to defend ourselves against the rival’s attacks. . Then, knowing how to take advantage of our moments, which we already had against Flamengo in the second half in Rio, when we had chances and were close to a draw,” he commented.

He added that in these passages of the game “We have to be that Palestinian who sometimes plays on an equal footing, trying to take advantage of this moment when it happens and trying to make a goal out of it. “, detained.

Palestino lost 2-0 against Flamengo in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Reuters.

A complicated Flamengo

Despite being one of the favorites to lead Group E, Flamengo have not had a good campaign in the competition. They started with a draw against Millonarios, then beat Palestino at home, but then suffered from altitude and gave up important points against Bolívar. .

To this must be added the pressure it causes at the local level. At the Brasileirao, it’s already been three dates without being able to take the three points . Indeed, last Saturday they managed to draw 1-1 against Bragantino.

Added to these poor prospects are significant losses. Giorgian de Arrascaeta is still recovering and will remain in Rio de Janeiro after injuring his right thigh. Striker Carlinhos, Werton and defender Cleiton will also be absent. Finally, Erick Pulgar also did not travel to Chile due to a sprained left ankle. .

Looking ahead to the second round of the group stage, the leader is Bolivar with a perfect campaign adding nine points. Flamengo appears second with 4 and Palestino with 3. In last place, with one unit, is Millonarios, the last victim of the Arabs.

The duel between Palestino and Flamengo is scheduled for this Tuesday, May 7 from 8:00 p.m.

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Source: Latercera

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