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4TH ROUND OF LIBERTADORES ENDS AND FLAMENGO IS THE ONLY BRAZILIAN WHO DID NOT WIN

Five of the six Brazilian teams that took to the field won this week

Fluminense / Disclosure
Fluminense / Disclosure

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The fourth round of the Libertadores group stage came to an end this Thursday (09). With the game postponed, only Grêmio among the Brazilian teams did not enter the field. Of the six, five won and only Flamengo was defeated this week in the continental competition.


Atlético-MG, Botafogo, São Paulo, Palmeiras and Fluminense achieved victory in their matches. In this way, Flamengo's defeat to Palestino 'tainted' the record of Brazilian teams in the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage.


SEE BRAZILIAN RESULTS IN THE 4TH ROUND


Rosario Central 0x1 Atlético-MG (Group G)

Palestino 1x0 Flamengo (Group E)


Botafogo 2x1 LDU (Group D)< /p>

Cobresal 1×3 São Paulo (Group B)

Liverpool Montevideo 0x5 Palmeiras (Group F)

Colo-Colo 0x1 Fluminense (Group A)

POSTPONED – Huachipato x Grêmio (Group C)


In addition to the results themselves, four Brazilians won away from home. This is because , Atlético-MG scored 1-0 over Rosario Central in Argentina, Palmeiras thrashed Liverpool in Uruguay 5-0, São Paulo beat Cobresal in Chile 3-1 and Fluminense sweated to defeat Colo-Colo 1-0, also in the Chilean country.

Like Atlético-MG, São Paulo, Palmeiras and Fluminense, Flamengo also played away from home in the fourth round of the Libertadores. Meanwhile, Rubro-Negro. lost 1-0 to Palestino, in the city of Coquimbo, Chile, and got into trouble in the table.



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Flamengo x Madureira - where to watch, likely lineup and time

The game against the suburban team will be essential for the team to win the first points in Carioca

Flamengo faces Madureira in the Campeonato Carioca; find out where to watch and when - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Madureira in the Campeonato Carioca; find out where to watch and when - photo: reproduction

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O Flamengo faces Madureira this Thursday (16), at 6:30 pm, at Estádio Amigão, in Campina Grande, for the second round of the 2025 Carioca Championship. After defeat in the debut, Rubro-Negro is looking for the first points in the competition. Tricolor Suburbano tries to maintain 100% usage.


Mengãoenters the field under pressure after losing in the opening round of the Cariocao. With the main squad in pre-season in the United States, the alternative team, under the command of Cleber dos Santos, continues to represent the club in the State Championship. Despite the stumble in the debut, the coach should not make major changes to the lineup, but is studying specific adjustments to face Madureira.


Do On the other hand, Madureira arrives confident after beating Volta Redonda 2-1 in the first round. Coach Daniel Neri can repeat the winning lineup, betting on players like Marquinho Carioca and Wallace to try to surprise Flamengo.



HISTORICAL CONFRONTATION BETWEEN MADUREIRA AND FLAMENGO


Madureira and CRF have a long history of clashes. In total, the clubs have already faced each other 130 times, with a wide advantage for Rubro-Negro. There are 99 wins for Mais Querido, 20 draws and just 11 triumphs for Tricolor Suburbano. The last meeting between the teams ended with Flamengo winning 3-0.


WHERE TO WATCH MADUREIRA X FLAMENGO

The game between Madureira and Flamengo will be broadcast live on the Sportv and Premiere channels. It is also possible to follow the match via Globoplay streaming, which will show the confrontation in real time.


PROBABLE LINEUPS AND MATCH DETAILS

Check out the information on the second round of the Guanabara Cup:

Date and time: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:30 pm

Location: Estádio Governador Ernani Sátyro (O Amigão), Campina Grande (PB)

Broadcast: Sportv, Premiere and Globoplay


Madureira (probable lineup):

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">Mota; Celsinho, Marcão, Arthur, Evandro; Matheus Lira, Wagninho, Marcelo, Renato Henrique; Minho and Jefferson Victor.

Technician: Daniel Neri

Flamengo (probable lineup):

Dyogo Alves; Daniel Sales (Lucyan), Pablo, Cleiton, Zé Welington; Fabiano, Rayan Lucas, Lorran; Thiaguinho, Guilherme (Shola), Carlinhos.

Coach: Cleber dos Santos


Arbitration:

Arbiter: Tarcizo Pinheiro Caetano

Assistants: Gustavo Mota Correia and Daniel de Oliveira Alves Pereira

VAR: Philip Georg Bennett


CHALLENGE FOR THE ALTERNATIVE CAST OF FLAMENGO


With the main group focused on preparing for the international season, Flamengo's alternative team has the mission of maintaining the competitive level in the State. Under the command of Cleber dos Santos, Mengão's young talents seek to show their service and gain space in the main squad.


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Danilo's possible fate moves Flamengo, Napoli and European clubs

The full-back evaluates proposals from Flamengo, Napoli and other European clubs while defining his future in football.

The full-back could arrive at Flamengo (Photo: CBF)
The full-back could arrive at Flamengo (Photo: CBF)

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The right-back Danilo, currently at Juventus, is at the center of a dispute involving big clubs. According to information, a director of the Italian team confirmed the possibility of the player transferring to Flamengo. “There is that chance,” the source revealed. Despite the expectations of Mengão fans, Napoli emerges as the main candidate to close the contract with Danilo. People close to the Italian club consider the negotiation practically complete, which puts the Italian Serie A team at an advantage in the race for the full-back .


OFFERS FROM EUROPE REMAIN ON THE TABLE


Beyond Napoli, Danilo The has other proposals from European clubs, which increases speculation about his future. The player must make his decision in the next few days, considering not only the financial side, but also sporting issues and the project offered by each interested team.


FLAMENGO IS INTERESTED IN THE PLAYER

O Mais Querido continues to pay attention to the market and seeks reinforcements for the squad led by Tite. Danilo would be an important piece for the defensive system, especially in a season of great challenges for the CRF. With spells at teams like Real Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus , Danilo is recognized for his versatility and experience in high-level competitions. These characteristics make him an attractive option for both Brazilian and European clubs.


Napoli, the current Italian champion, presents a solid sporting project, which could be a difference in convincing the full-back to sign with the team. Furthermore, the possibility of competing in the Champions League again weighs in the club's favor. The definition of Danilo's future should take place in the next few days. Meanwhile, Mengão fans maintain hope that the player will choose to return to Brazilian football, reinforcing the Rio club's squad.

CRF faces heavy competition from European clubs, which offer higher salaries and the opportunity to play in more visible leagues. Still, the passion and project of Flamengo are points that can influence the athlete's decision. With the season underway, Flamengo continues to monitor the market in search of opportunities to qualify its squad. The possible arrival of Danilo would be a great reinforcement, but the Rio club knows that the competition will not be easy to overcome.


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French newspaper says Rennes management refuses to invest in Flamengo's Pulgar

The situation puts the Chilean's future on the agenda, especially in relation to Mais Querido

The midfielder's future is undefined (Photo: Flamengo)
The midfielder's future is undefined (Photo: Flamengo)

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Coach Jorge Sampaoli reportedly asked the Rennes board to sign midfielder Erick Pulgar, currently at Flamengo. However, the French club did not approve the request. The information was released by the French sports newspaper L’Équipe. The coach sought to reinforce Rennes' midfield with an experienced and versatile player, characteristics attributed to Pulgar.


ERICK PULGAR'S TRAJECTORY


Erick Pulgar, 30 years old, was born in Antofagasta , in Chile, and began his professional career at Deportes Antofagasta. After attracting attention in the Chilean championship, he was hired by Universidad Católica, where he won national titles. His international career began in 2015, when he joined Bologna, in Italy, standing out in European football.


FEATURED IN EUROPE AND THE SELECTION

O midfielder consolidated his career in the Italian Serie A, playing for Bologna and, later, for Fiorentina. At the same time, Pulgar became an important player in the Chilean national team, accumulating participation in competitions such as the Copa América and the World Cup qualifiers. Pulgar arrived at Flamengo in 2022, seeking new challenges in South America.Despite a discreet start, the Chilean gained space in the squad, especially under the command of Filipe Luís, who highlighted his technical ability and game vision.< /b>


 Despite the good phase at Mengão, Pulgar has expressed his desire to return to football European. The intense Brazilian calendar, with consecutive games and long trips, is pointed out as one of the factors for their dissatisfaction. In addition, the player believes he can perform more in leagues with less physical strain.

A possible departure from Pulgar do Flamengo< /a> is also influenced by the uncertainty regarding the renewal of your contract. The Rio club considers the Chilean a valuable asset, but the athlete's desire to seek new opportunities could make negotiations difficult. Even in the face of Rennes' initial refusal, Sampaoli may insist on signing Pulgar in future transfer windows. The Argentine coach, known for his offensive style and appreciation of technical players, sees the Chilean as an opportunity to strengthen his team.



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