After qualifying for the final of the Intercontinental Cup, with victory against the Egyptians Pyramids, this Saturday (13/12), Flamengo was widely praised by Luis Enrique, coach of PSG.
The French team will be Flamengo’s next World Cup opponent in the world title decider.
The coach defined Rubro-Negro as “one of the best teams in the world”. He was questioned at a press conference after the 3-2 victory against Metz in the French Championship.
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Flamengo beat the Pyramids 2 x 0
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Flamengo won the Challenger Cup
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PSG are the current champions of the Champions League.
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“We all know their qualities, because we saw them play this summer at the Club World Cup. It will be very difficult, they play very good football and have experience,” said Luiz Enrique.
Unlike Flamengo, PSG, champions of the Champions League, had a direct place in the final of the Intercontinental Cup. The Rio team progressed in two phases. They first beat Cruz Azul 2 x 1 then Pyramids 2 x 0.
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