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On Wednesday, Flamengo displayed high-level football against Internacional in a Copa Libertadores match. Despite a solid collective performance, only Arrascaeta and Gonzalo Plata were selected for CONMEBOL's team of the round, recognizing their outstanding individual performances.

The move that resulted in the Rubro-Negro's first goal directly involved the duo. After a shot from Samuel Lino, goalkeeper Rochet saved, leaving the ball free in the box. Plata headed the ball, and Arrascaeta finished, opening the scoring in a 2-0 victory over the Rio Grande do Sul team.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Fans, on the club's official social media channels, voted Saúl the best player of the match in Porto Alegre. The defensive duo of Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira also received praise for their confidence and leadership, while Varela excelled at right back, blocking Wesley and Carbonero's attacks throughout the 90 minutes.

In midfield, Jorginho led the game with calm and experience, ensuring quality and balance for the team. Under Filipe Luís's command, most of the squad performed worthy of continental recognition.

NEXT CHALLENGE

Flamengo returns to action in the Copa Libertadores on Thursday, September 18th. The first leg against Estudiantes will be at the Maracanã stadium, kicking off at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) . As the Argentine club finished first in the group stage, it will have the right to decide the match at home.

Flamengo is looking for another international title in the youth categories. Current champions of the U-20 Intercontinental Cup, Rubro-Negro face Barcelona (ESP) this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm, at Maracanã , in a duel that promises to be historic. The competition brings together the winners of the U-20 Libertadores and the UEFA Youth League, the main youth competitions in South America and Europe.

The Rio de Janeiro team secured a spot in the final after defeating Palmeiras in the U-20 Libertadores final. After a 1-1 draw in March, Flamengo won 3-2 on penalties, becoming the first club from the continent to win the continental competition twice .

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TICKETS AND AUDIENCE EXPECTATIONS

As of Friday evening, approximately 35,473 tickets had already been sold , according to journalist Venê Casagrande. Sales are not yet complete, as the Upper South sector remains closed. Due to high demand, the Upper East sector has been reopened.

The clash between Flamengo and Barcelona is on track to break the U-20 World Cup attendance record of 40,579, set in the duel between Peñarol and Benfica in 2022. The partial indicates that the red-black fans can surpass this mark , transforming the Maracanã into a true party stage.

Flamengo is preparing for another international final in its youth teams . Current champions of the U-20 Intercontinental Cup, Rubro-Negro face Barcelona (ESP) this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm , at Maracanã, in search of their second title. The competition brings together the winners of the U-20 Libertadores and the UEFA Youth League.

The Red-Blacks had already purchased 35,473 tickets as of Friday night. Sales are not yet complete, as the Upper South section remains closed , but the Upper East section has been reopened due to high demand. The match is expected to surpass the competition's attendance record, which was 40,579 for the 2022 match between Peñarol and Benfica.

PROBABLE LINEUP

Coach Bruno Pivetti should send onto the field : Lucas Furtado; Daniel Sales, João Victor, Iago and Gusttavo; Fabiano, Pablo Lúcio and Matheus Gonçalves ; Lorran, Joshua and Pedro Leão.

The Spanish team, led by Belletti, should start with : Max Bonfill; Xavi Espart, Andrés Cuenca, Alexis Olmedo and Landry Farré; Brian Fariñas, Quin Junyent and Pedro Rodríguez; Óscar Gistau, Jan Virgili and Tommy Marqués.

WHERE TO WATCH AND TIME

The match will be broadcast exclusively on free-to-air TV Globo, with commentary by Gustavo Villani and two former Flamengo players: Maestro Júnior and Paulo Nunes. Kick-off is at 4:30 p.m. Brasília time.