Flamengo VS Lanus

Tactical Analysis: Flamengo RJ vs. CA Lanús Venue: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro | Kick-off: 00:30 UTC (Feb 27) / 21:30 Local (Feb 26) | Aggregate: 0-1 1. The Maracanã Pressure Cooker Filipe Luís has Flamengo playing a high-intensity, vertical style that thrives at home. Needing at least one goal to level the aggregate, Flamengo will push their lines high from the first whistle. Recent home results—7-1 against Sampaio Corrêa and 3-0 against Madureira—prove that when they find the first goal, the floodgates often open. The return of Gonzalo Plata from suspension adds a direct, pacey threat that was missing in the first leg. 2. Lanús: The Counter-Punch Threat Lanús holds a precious 1-0 lead thanks to a Rodrigo Castillo goal. While they will attempt to sit deep and defend, their recent stats show they are not a "bus-parking" team by nature. 80% of Lanús' recent matches have seen both teams score (BTTS), and they average 3.2 total goals per game. With Flamengo committed to the attack, Lanús will find massive gaps to exploit via Marcelino Moreno and Eduardo Salvio. 3. H2H & High Stakes Historically, when these two meet in Brazil, goals follow (e.g., Flamengo’s 3-0 win in their last competitive home H2H). Because there is no "away goals" rule in the Recopa, Flamengo has no reason to play conservatively if they concede; they must simply outscore Lanús on the night. ________________________________________