Soccer

The match between Flamengo and Botafogo-PB, at Maracanã, will have a special traffic plan

In addition to regulated locations with parking bans, other roads will be restricted to parking from 10 am

CET-Rio technicians, at the Rio Operations Center (COR), will monitor all traffic movements using cameras

21 Mai 2025 | 12:18 |

CET-Rio will carry out a traffic operation this Wednesday , May 21, for the match between Flamengo and Botafogo-PB for the Copa do Brasil, which will take place at 9:30 pm, at the Maracanã stadium. From 7 pm, there will be traffic restrictions in the stadium area. And, in addition to the regulated areas with parking bans, other roads will be restricted to parking from 10 am on the date of the football match.

CET-Rio will have 45 traffic agents and support staff, 4 operational vehicles and 10 motorcycles that will be dedicated to directing traffic. In addition, to reinforce traffic information, 13 variable message panels will inform about the times of closures and alternative routes. The entire group will work to ensure road safety, smooth traffic flow, keep intersections free, and provide guidance to pedestrians, fans and drivers.

CET-Rio technicians, at the Rio Operations Center (COR) , will monitor all traffic movement using cameras so that, if necessary, adjustments can be made to the traffic light schedule with the aim of ensuring good road conditions.

PROHIBITIONS

From 7pm to 1:30am the next day

– Professor Eurico Rabelo Street;

– Artur Menezes Street;

– Counselor Olegário Street;

– Isidro de Figueiredo Street;

– Viscount of Itamarati Street, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Professor Eurico Rabelo Avenue;

– Avenida Rei Pelé, two lanes towards the center, between Avenida Professor Manoel de Abreu and the Museu do Índio;

– Maracanã Avenue, towards the Center, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Mata Machado Street.

From 11:10 pm to 1:30 am the next day

– Professor Manoel de Abreu Avenue, towards the Center, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Rei Pelé Avenue;

– Dona Zulmira Street, between Professor Manoel de Abreu Avenue and São Francisco Xavier Street.

PARKING BAN

From 10am to 1am the next day

– Viscount of Itamarati Street, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Professor Eurico Rabelo Street;

– Isidro de Figueiredo Street;

– Artur Menezes Street;

– Counselor Olegário Street;

– Paula Sousa Avenue, on the left side, between São Francisco Xavier Street and Professor Eurico Rabelo Street.

ALTERNATIVE ROUTES

Vehicles must use the following alternative routes:

Coming from the Center and South Zone

-To Tijuca: Use Paulo de Frontin Avenue and Dr. Satamini Street, or follow Bandeira Square, Pará Street or Paraíba Street and then Mariz e Barros Street;

-To Vila Isabel and Grajaú: Use Paulo de Frontin Avenue and Dr. Satamini Street, or follow Bandeira Square, Pará Street or Paraíba Street, Mariz e Barros Street and then Major Ávila Street and Felipe Camarão Street;

-For the Greater Méier region: Use Visconde de Niterói Street.

Coming from Tijuca, Grajaú, Vila Isabel and surrounding areas

-For the Center and South Zone: Use Rua Conde de Bonfim and Rua Haddock Lobo.

Coming from Greater Meier

-For the Center and South Zone: Use Rua Visconde de Niterói.

Last minute

Soccer

Jorginho says what needs to be improved at Flamengo: “we lacked…”

Midfielder says that Mengão managed to create opportunities against Cruzeiro, but lacked calm and composure to define the confrontation at Maracanã

Jorginho says Flamengo lacked calm in decisive moments against Cruzeiro - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

03 Out 2025 | 07:58 |

Flamengo and Cruzeiro drew 0-0 this Thursday (2), at Maracanã, in the 26th round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro had more possession and created opportunities, but failed to finish the plays. After the match, Jorginho highlighted the need for the team to better define the plays to avoid dangerous counterattacks from the opponent.

Jorginho on Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro: "We lacked a goal. We created chances, but didn't finish them off"

"I don't think it's a physical issue, because the team maintained intensity throughout the match. It's more about decision-making. When we break through the first line of pressure and space opens up, we need to define the play —with a shot or a cross. What we can't do is lose the ball at this point and allow another transition, because the team is exposed. That's where we can improve," analyzed the midfielder.

WHAT WAS MISSING IN FLAMENGO?

With 62% possession, 15 shots to their rivals' 11, and even an extra player in the final minutes after William's red card , Flamengo couldn't convert their dominance into goals. For Jorginho, this was the decisive detail:

"We were missing a goal. We created chances, but we didn't finish them. It was a good game tactically, but we could have made better decisions on some counterattacks . We deserved to win, in my opinion, but now it's time to look forward," said the number 21.

NEXT GAME

Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (5), for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The opponent will be Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador . Even with the draw at Maracanã, Flamengo remains leader of the Brasileirão with 55 points, three more than Palmeiras, second place in the championship.

Soccer

Flamengo draws with Cruzeiro in a goalless match at Maracanã

Mengão draws goalless with the Minas Gerais team at Maracanã in a game marked by an expulsion, good saves by Cássio and a balanced Brasileirão

Flamengo and Cruzeiro draw 0-0 at Maracanã in a game marked by William's expulsion - photo: reproduction

02 Out 2025 | 22:29 |

Flamengo hosted Cruzeiro this Thursday (2), at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, and the duel ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite the chances created, especially in the second half, goalkeepers Rossi and Cássio were protagonists and ensured the score was zero.

Flamengo started with more possession and offensive pressure, but couldn't convert their dominance into goals. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, leveled the scoreline and created the best chances of the first half , with Kaio Jorge and Christian both being saved by Rossi . The red-and-blacks' best chance came from Arrascaeta's header that went just wide of the post.

SECOND HALF HAS EXPULSION

The game picked up in intensity in the second half, with both teams pushing forward more. Flamengo nearly opened the scoring with shots from Samuel Lino, Plata, and Carrascal , but Cássio made crucial saves to keep Cruzeiro in the match.

In the 37th minute, right-back William received his second yellow card for a foul on Bruno Henrique and was sent off , leaving the Minas Gerais team with ten men. Even so, the Rubro-Negro team was unable to capitalize on their numerical superiority.

TENSION AND MANY CARDS

The referee handed out several cards throughout the 90 minutes. Fabrício Bruno and Kaio Jorge were cautioned, while Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, and Carrascal also received yellow cards for Flamengo. The match was marked by complaints, strong tackles, and penalty calls ignored by VAR.

BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSIFICATION

With the draw, Flamengo reaches 55 points and remains atop the Brazilian Championship, keeping a tight lead over Palmeiras, who sits in second place. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, reaches 51 points and remains firmly in the race for the top spots.

The match between Flamengo and Botafogo-PB, at Maracanã, will have a special traffic plan