The first leg match between Brazilian teams in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores-2025 ended with a victory for Flamengo.
Thanks to Bruno Henrique’s goal, the Rubro-Negro won 1-0 against Internacional on Wednesday night (13) at a Maracanã with 68,493 people in attendance.
Including the presence of Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of the Brazilian national team.
And they will have an advantage in the return match in Porto Alegre.
Check out the best moments of the match soon.
Rubro-Negro dominance in the 1st half
Flamengo did what was expected of them.
They controlled the actions from the first minutes against an opponent whose first mission was to close the spaces.
Rochet made a great save on Luiz Araújo’s attempt.
But he couldn’t avoid Bruno Henrique’s goal (28′).
A goal that did justice to the superior performance presented by Filipe LuÃs’ team.
Colorado did little when they had possession. Bruno Tabata and Wesley were unable to assist Alan Patrick, for example.
Inter improved and attempted
Inter returned more aggressively for the final stage.
It was a necessity after a timid performance when they had possession. And they made Rossi work.
Filipe LuÃs made changes after seeing Flamengo without the same grip.
And Roger renewed his midfield. And guaranteed more strength in the attack.
Flamengo couldn’t repeat the level of football presented before the interval.
Inter, on the other hand, had good moments. And more finishes than the hosts.
📅 And now?
The return match will be next Wednesday (20), at the Gigante da Beira-Rio.
Flamengo will have the advantage of a draw to go to the quarterfinals against Estudiantes or Cerro Porteño – the Argentine team won 1-0 in Asunción.
Meanwhile, Internacional will need to win by two goals to advance in regular time.
Before that, Fla and Inter will be rivals in the Brasileirão.
On Sunday (17), the duel will be in Porto Alegre for the 20th round of the Brasileirão.
The Rio team leads the competition, with 40 points. The gaúcho is, with 24, the 11th.
Check the updated table here.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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