With a new goal from striker Pedro, Flamengo achieved its first victory in the Libertadores by defeating Chilean side Palestino 2-0 this Wednesday, at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, in the second round of Group E.
The 26-year-old striker, who had already scored his team’s goal in the draw (1-1) in their debut against Milionários, in Bogotá, last week, scored the first goal for the Rio team with a header (21′). , one of the favorites to win the fourth title (after those won in 1981, 2019 and 2022).
In his international debut for the red and black, defender Léo Ortiz closed the scoring in the final stretch (85′) with an undefendable shot for the experienced Argentine goalscorer César Rigamonti, who, with a good performance, prevented the score from becoming more elastic.
Flamengo provisionally leads its group with four points while awaiting the outcome of the meeting between Bolívar (who has 3 points) and Milionários (who has 1) this Thursday, in La Paz. Palestino (who has not yet scored) is the last placed team after losing their debut 4-0 at home to the Bolivians.
In the next match in the competition, the Rio team visits Bolivia in two weeks, while the Chileans need to react in the home game against the Colombians.
Results of the second round of the Libertadores – Group E
Flamengo (BRA)- Palestino (CHI) 2-0
Stadium: Maracanã (Rio de Janeiro)
Referee: Facundo Tello (ARG)
Goals:
Flamengo: Pedro (21′), Ortiz (85′)
Yellow cards:
Flamengo: Pulgar (67′), De La Cruz (70′)
Palestino: Linares (8′), Rojas (60′), Ceza (68′), Cornejo (70′)
Teams:
Flamengo: Augustin Rossi – Guillermo Varela (Matias Vina 81′), Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas – Erick Pulgar, Nicolas De La Cruz (Allan 71′) – Luiz Araújo (Bruno Henrique 71′), Arrascaeta (cap.) (Lorran). Luke 84′), Everton (Victor Hugo 81′) – Peter. Technician: Tite.
Palestinian: Cesar Rigamonti (cap) – Benjamin Rojas, Antonio Ceza, Cristian Suarez, Dilan Zuniga – Bryan Vejar (Pablo Palacio 46′), Nicolas Linares, Misael Dávila (Fernando Cornejo 61′), Joe Abrigo (Felipe Chamorro 79′), Gonzalo Sosa (Junior Osvaldo Marabel Jara 73′), Jonathan Benitez (Bryan Carrasco 46′). Technician: Paul Sanchez.