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Any evaluation of a game at height must consider the physical effect of a match between an adapted team and another not. But it is not possible to analyze a match that did not happen, it is impossible to say what Flamengo x Del Valle would be at sea level. It is possible to see that the difference was brutally greater than conceivable if the 2,750 meters of Quito were the only problems for Flamengo. A 5-0 like this Thursday, the biggest defeat of the club in the history of the Libertadores, is not built for a single reason.
The thin air didn’t help. But the game plan to deal with the issue never worked, the red-black was greatly outperformed on the tactical and technical side. And from the second half, he exhibited a dreadful mixture of wear and tear and helplessness, emotionally defeated.
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The worst thing is that such scandalous results leave traces. Domènec Torrent had already taken on the most thankless mission: to replace a technician who made history. It was naive to imagine that the transition to such a different gaming culture wouldn’t be overwhelming. Perhaps he could not have imagined such trauma on the way. If there was a need for a moment of breaking, symbolically definitive to show that an era is over and a new team needs to build on new pillars, new ideas, maybe yesterday’s game is this milestone. But Flamengo will have to pass a test of convictions, reaffirm their faith in the game model that they claim to have chosen meticulously in their selection process. The new coach had very little time, but the expectation is for more consistent signs of evolution.
In a game at height, it is important to try to understand the idea designed to minimize the advantage of the owners. And Torrent’s plan was far from working. The lineup of five sock-like men alongside Gabigol, lacking an incisive and fast forward, suggested that Flamengo intended to band together and “rest” with the ball, avoid running after the great Del Valle. He never did
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First, because Flamengo never knew how to overcome the offensive pressure of the Ecuadorians. And in the rare moments in which they managed to organize to attack, the excessively spaced team did not have short touches, nor did they stretch in speed, because the characteristics of the players, with Everton Ribeiro and Arrascaeta starting from the sides, did not allow it. Flamengo was harmless.
The situation was more serious when he tried to play Del Valle, his specialty. Flamengo did not seek to suffocate behind a speedboat, but advanced socks and attackers trying to cut passing lanes. Gabigol tried to block the midfielder Pellerano, who was placed between the Ecuadorian defenders for the exit of the ball. When he gave the side pass to one of the defenders, Gerson or Diego, who were two midfielders in Flamengo’s 4-3-3, he went ahead because of the pressure. At this time, there was a diagonal stretch to the ends or a pass in the hole generated in the back of the red-black sock that was projected. A damage. Aaron was left alone against Moises Caicedo or Faravelli socks. And, to top it all off, the side of Preciado or Beder Caicedo attacked diagonally down the middle.
Still, Del Valle was slow to have clear chances, but dominated. At 40 minutes, Beder Caicedo appeared in that hole in the midfield and started the beautiful goal line of Moisés Caicedo.
Dome returned from the break with Bruno Henrique in Diego’s position. Maybe the plan was to slow down in the first half and be faster in the second. It went 4-2-3-1 with Arrascaeta as central midfielder and Bruno Henrique on the left. Flamengo even made a good offensive play with Isla and Gabigol had a chance to tie. But you will never know if it was a sign of improvement, because a lost ball resulted in a counterattack and a goal by Preciado, again in the middle: 2 to 0
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The scene featured a beaten Flamengo, whose ideas did not match the posture. He even positioned himself to score the ball out, but without attacking. Del Valle exchanged passes and saw a large estate open up. It was 13 minutes when Torres expanded.
Looking ahead, it remains to be understood if it was just fatigue or disorientation with a new way of playing. Because the introduction of a new job after so many victories requires the faith of the commander. And Flamengo lost the ability to compete, he looked dejected even after five substitutions.
One image of the debacle was the way Rodrigo Caio was easily defeated by another counterattack, this time defined by Sánchez’s handwriting. It was already a walk, finished off with another play by defender Beder Caicedo, who scored the fifth goal.
