“It is a mistake to belittle South American football”

“Es A mistake belittle South American football “. The words of Jhon Ariasplayer of Fluminense and MVP in the draw (0-0) between its team and the Borussia DortmundThey were a NAVIGANTS WARNING. And time, for the moment, is giving the reason.

Brazil is undefeated against Europe so far in Club World Cup. Neither Palm treesat Fluminenseat Botafogo in Flemishthe four representatives of the country in the tournament, They have lost In their duels before the teams of the Old continent. Not only have they not fallen, but even They have lying In their direct clashes to both Competition champions at European level, PSG and Chelsea, which dispute the World Cup. In total, they have been four games. Two victories and two draws.

Brazil vs. Europe at the Club World Cup

Fluminense 0-0 Borussia Dortmund

He PSGwhich lifted less than a month ago Champions Leaguethe first in its history, He bit the dust before the Botafogowhich defeated him 0-1 With a Igor Jesus goal In minute 36. until Luis EnriqueTechnician of the Gallic team, he surrendered to the Brazilians. “I think Botafogo is the team that has best defended us throughout the season, both in the League and in Champions. They were efficient and supportive. They played very well. They did not wait for us in a low block from the beginningThey had the opportunity to make transitions and scored a goal with a great action of Igor Jesus that gave them a lot of morals. I congratulate you, “he said.

Botafogo is the team that has best defended us throughout the season, both in the League and in Champions

Luis Enrique

PSG coach Luis Enrique praised Botafogo's great defensive work against the PSG.

With the champion of the Champions League on the canvas in that game, this Friday it was the turn Al Chelseawho conquered the Conference League After imposing yourself on Betis. He Flemishwhich was superior in the party, overcame Pedro Neto In the first half with three goals After the break.

One of the reasons why Brazilians are doing well is their level of competitiveness

Filipe Luis

“One of the reasons why Brazilians are doing well is their level of competitiveness. We can clearly see South Americans play as if it were a final in each game. That makes a big difference “he commented Filipe LuisFlamengo technician, in statements collected by Globoesporteafter winning Chelsea. “South Americans are very competitiveIn the Libertadores it is very difficult to win, “he added.

We can clearly see South Americans play as if it were a final in each game

Filipe Luis

Filipe Luis He also valued the quality of his rival. “I spent four days without sleeping well because I saw Chelsea and I think it's the most tactical team in Europe. But my players understood very well the way of playing, it is difficult to play against them. It was a great victory For us. I am very happy. Anyone can win this competition, this is football, “said the Mr..

Anyone can win this competition, this is football

Filipe Luis

Three leaders, undefeated … and Atlético in danger

An example of Good start of the Club World Cup of the teams Brazilians It is that three of them lead their respective liguillas. Botafogocon Six pointsis at the top of the Group b And, in addition to winning the PSG, it has complicated existence to Atléticoanother European, which he faces on the last day. The rojiblancos would need to win that duel for three goals if those of Luis Enrique beat the Seattle Sounders, something that a priori seems likely.

He FlemishMeanwhile, he has also won the two games he has played and is the first of the Group d. Those of Filipe Luis have scored five goals and have only received one. And the Palm trees leads him A With four points, tied with Inter Miami. Fluminenseon the other hand, he has only played one party, which he tied with the Dortmund, and is third of the Grup f equalized with the Germans.

In fact, Brazilian teams still They have not lost in the seven games who have played at the Club World Cup, meetings in which they have added Five victories and two draws.