A tie takes the decision to penalties, as the match ended 2-2
Flamengo welcomes Atlético-PR this Wednesday, at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasilia time), in a duel valid for the return game of the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil. As in the first match the game ended in a draw 2-2, so any equality on the scoreboard takes the dispute to penalties – remembering that in the Copa do Brasil there is no longer an “away goal.
The winner of the match will face Atlético-MG or Fortaleza, who play at the same time in the capital of Ceará, with Galo in good advantage after having won the first game by 4-0.
After a negative sequence under the command of Renato Gaúcho, the red-black carioca faces the Hurricane under pressure. Time and coach have been questioned a lot in recent days. Despite the troubled moment, a crowd of Rio de Janeiro time celebrating the return of Bruno Henrique and Gabigol, who trained and should return to acting together after six games. Arrascaeta is still recovering from a thigh injury and remains low. Pedro is another one who remains out of combat. Besides them, David Luiz, also injured, could not take the field anyway, as he was not entered in the competition.
Athletico-PR, on the other hand, arrives for the confrontation with the hope of being able to eliminate Flamengo within Maracanã, as they did in 2019 at the beginning of Jorge Jesus’ work. Under Valentine’s command, the Athletico has not yet geared up. In six games with the new commander, there are three defeats, two draws and only one victory.
For the confrontation this Wednesday, Alberto Valentim has the return of defensive midfielder Christian. Bissoli is certainly embezzled as he played in a competition for Cruzeiro before being transferred.
