Felipe: There are about 10 teams in Europe in the first tier, while Brazil s team is about the same as the second tier in Europe.

June 21, 2016, Flamengo defeated Chelsea 3-1. Flamengo coach Felipe was interviewed after the game and talked about the difference between Brazilian teams and European teams.

Felipe: "There is a first-tier team composed of 8 to 10 clubs in the (European) football world, and their strength is far superior to other teams. But except for these top giants, Brazilian teams are comparable to the second-tier European teams. This is true from the competition competitiveness, tactical understanding to adapting to climate and field conditions. Obviously, these first-tier giants are stronger than us, but anything can happen on the court.

(Talk about the performance of South American teams) I was surprised because I knew the strength of European teams, especially the level of those 10 to 12 top clubs. So, the results of these games were indeed beyond my expectations. South American clubs are very competitive, and we all know how difficult the Liberators Cup is, and the strongest teams cannot win steadily. Sometimes objective differences such as lawn quality and altitude will affect the game, and we must adjust our playing style to adapt."