After their Libertadores victory, Flamengo took to social media to mock a recent controversial statement made by Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira.
Flamengo took a significant step towards the Copa Libertadores de América semifinals by defeating Independiente del Valle (ECU) 2-0 on Thursday (10) in Quito. However, the victory at altitude wasn’t the only newsmaker: right after the final whistle, the Rio de Janeiro club’s official profile posted just one word: “Desfrutem” (Enjoy). The post was quickly interpreted by fans as a direct jab at Abel Ferreira.
The Origin of the Rubro-Negro Taunt
The taunt is rooted in an incident that occurred last Sunday (06). After Palmeiras‘ draw with Botafogo — a result that cost the *Alviverde* team the lead in the Campeonato Brasileiro —, Abel Ferreira suggested in a press conference that fans should “enjoy” the club’s victorious moment. The statement sparked outrage among Palmeiras supporters, given the São Paulo team’s two-year drought of major titles.
The coach publicly apologized on Wednesday (09), stating that he did not express himself correctly, but the tension continued to be a talking point.
Libertadores Advantage and Focus on the Brazilian Serie A
While the atmosphere at the São Paulo club remains under pressure, *O Mais Querido* (The Most Beloved) celebrates its solid performance on Ecuadorian soil. With goals from Bruno Henrique and Léo Pereira, the *Rubro-Negro* squad built a safe margin for the return leg, which will be held on September 17 at the Maracanã.
The M360 Team emphasizes that despite the continental result, the focus now shifts to the national stage. Flamengo is preparing for their next challenge in the Brazilian Serie A, where they will face Corinthians this Sunday (13). Maintaining the top spot in the league standings is the coaching staff’s priority before deciding their spot in the semifinals of the South American competition.
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