Flamengo and Velez Sarsfield have both qualified for the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores. Now, the only thing left to sort out is which team will finish the group in first place.
The Brazilians have taken 11 points from 15 available in the group stage. They defeated Velez Sarsfield on matchday 1 in the Copa Libertadores. Velez Sarsfield opened the scoring thanks to a goal from Lucas Janson in the 21st minute.
Final training session before tomorrow’s Conmebol Libertadores match. ✅🏃♂️Let’s go Mengão! ⚫️🔴#CRF #FLAEnglish 📸: @AlexandreVidal1 / CRF pic.twitter.com/pB3y5XsJjg— Flamengo (@Flamengo_en) May 26, 2021
Final training session before tomorrow’s Conmebol Libertadores match. ✅🏃♂️Let’s go Mengão! ⚫️🔴#CRF #FLAEnglish 📸: @AlexandreVidal1 / CRF pic.twitter.com/pB3y5XsJjg
Willian Arao scored just before halftime to put the teams on level terms. Janson scored in the 54th minute to put the Argentines back on top.
From there, Flamengo scored twice as Gabriel Barbosa and Giorgian De Arrascaeta scored in the final 28 minutes to send the Brazilians to the win.
Flamengo are yet to lose in the group stage. They have won three games and drawn two during group play. Flamengo have been guilty of conceding goals with nine allowed in five games. Meanwhile, the Brazilians have tallied 14 strikes.
Velez Sarsfield have also been guilty of allowing opponents to score goals. They have allowed eight goals in five games while bagging 10 goals of their own.
The Argentines are just two points behind Flamengo in the group and could win Group G with a win over their Brazilian rivals.
Flamengo will be without defensive midfielder Thiago Maia following a serious cruciate ligament rupture. The 24-year-old defensive midfield specialist is set for a long spell on the sidelines.
Midfielder Arao will miss the Copa Libertadores game. He scored in the reverse fixture but will play no part thanks to being sent off against LDU Quito last week. Playmaker Diego is likely to start the game with Arao out of action.
Ex-Inter Milan forward Gabriel Barbosa, who is joint-top scorer in the competition with six strikes, is likely to lead the line along with Pedro. Pedro scored in last week's 2-2 draw LDU Quito.
Velez Sarsfield’s young right-back Roberto Garcia is still out of action. He is self-isolating after testing positive for the coronavirus. Tomas Guidara will keep his place in the team as a result of Garcia’s absence.
After scoring on matchday 5 versus Union La Calera, Tarragona should lead the attacking line as the lone striker. Almeda, Agustin Bouzat and Janson are likely to operate in advanced midfield positions behind. Tarragona.
Flamengo won 3-2 on matchday 1 against Velez Sarsfield. The Brazilians should claim a second win to top Group G. Like the first match, both teams should score and over 2.5 goals are likely to be scored.