Flamengo created little at 3,640 meters high in La Paz, against Bolívar (BOL)
Flamengo suffered its first defeat of the season. This Wednesday (24), Rubro-Negro beat Bolívar (BOL) 2-1, in the third round of Group E of the Libertadores. In the duel held at the altitude of La Paz, Tite opted for a team with many reserves. After the game, Bruno Henrique said that the lineup “made it difficult” for Rubro-Negro to play at the Hernando Siles Stadium and stated that it is inhumane to play at 3,640 meters above sea level.
— When we got close, we played close, we managed to do something. When we started playing the long ball, it’s more difficult to master, it runs a lot. So, now it’s home games, we have to win, because that’s what we have left. I think the team, a little modified today, made it a little difficult. We have to get into our heads that Libertadores is difficult, playing at altitude even more so, so it’s about winning the games we have at home — said Bruno Henrique.
“It’s a little exhausting (playing at altitude), we’re not used to the altitude, you end up feeling more breathless there. When needed, it doesn’t come, so it’s inhumane. But do what? It’s from Libertadores”, added the attacker, when talking about the difficulties of operating at 3,640 meters above sea level.
THE GAME
Using the ‘altitude’ factor to surprise Flamengo, Bolívar went up quickly and opened the scoring in the first minute, with Chico da Costa. However, Rubro-Negro tied afterwards, with Viña, at four. However, in the final stage, another Brazilian, Bruno Sávio, secured the three points for Bolívar.
Now, the Bolivians reached nine points and advanced to the classification. Flamengo remains in second, with four, but could be overtaken by Millonarios (COL), if the Colombians win by two goals this Thursday (25). The team faces Palestino (CHI), in Chile.
FOCUS ON BRAZILIANO
With the alert on the Libertadores, Flamengo is now targeting the Brasileirão. On Sunday (28), Rubro-Negro faces Botafogo, at 11 am (Brasília time), at Maracanã. If Mengão is on the field, Coluna do Fla will be broadcast live on YouTube.
