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Flamengo Beats Atlético-MG Late Despite Leonardo Jardim
With a stoppage-time penalty from Carrascal, the squad overcomes a chaotic second half amid harsh criticism of the manager.
Flamengo defeated Atlético-MG at the Maracanã with a late penalty converted by Carrascal in the Brazilian Championship. Bernardo Ramos analyzes Leonardo Jardim's tactical blunders and the team's overall performance.
Flamengo defeated Atlético-MG in the dying minutes at the Maracanã in the Campeonato Brasileiro, thanks to a penalty converted by Carrascal. The victory, however, came purely down to the players' resilience on the pitch. According to Bernardo Ramos, the positive result was solely due to the players' quality and commitment, while the coaching staff's management bordered on tactical disaster.
In the video above, Bernardo Ramos analyzes the key moments of the clash and evaluates the impact of decisions made during the match. The Rubro-Negro had a solid, balanced first half, but the dynamic unraveled after the break following substitutions made by manager Leonardo Jardim.
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Poor substitutions and performance drop
According to Bernardo, Flamengo became disorganized following their second-half substitutions. Removing key creative figures such as Arrascaeta, Jorginho, and Plata—who had been standing out on the right flank—disrupted the midfield and left the defense wide open to Atlético-MG counterattacks, allowing the opponents to create clear scoring chances, including through Bernard.
Individual performances and on-pitch mistakes
Individual player performances were also at the center of the debate. While Plata and Vitor Hugo stood out on the ball and Freitas displayed strong tactical discipline, other players faced criticism. Pedro had a quiet performance leading the attack, while substitutes Bruno Henrique and Paquetá contributed little after coming on. In defense, Varela was out of position on the opponent's goal, and Ayrton Lucas made poor decisions during crucial attacking sequences.
Decisive penalty and pressure on the manager
The match-winning moment came after Léo Pereira drew a foul in the penalty box, which Carrascal calmly converted. Bernardo deemed the referee's call correct, though the team took unnecessary risks throughout the match. Having scored the decisive goal, Carrascal will miss the upcoming derby against Vasco da Gama. Finally, the pundit noted that Leonardo Jardim's cycle at the club is exhausted, blaming the manager for both their Copa Libertadores elimination and their inconsistent form in the Brasileirão.
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