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Does it still work? Flamengo wins in the end and Botafogo is tied; Check out the Brasileirão table

Mengão won the three points after a goal in the last minutes by Matheus Gonçalves; Alvinegro stumbles in preview of the Libertadores final

Check out the Brasileirão table - Photo: Reproduction
Check out the Brasileirão table - Photo: Reproduction

21 Nov 2024 | 08:29 |

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The title race remains complicated, but Flamengo managed to close the gap to the leader in the 34th round of the Brasileirão. This Wednesday (20), Mengão beat Cuiabá 2-1, while Botafogo, first placed, only drew with Atlético-MG, in the preview of the duel for the Libertadores final. Now, Rubro-Negro is seven points behind its Rio rival, with four games remaining in the competition.


Updated Brasileirão classification:


1st Botafogo – 69 points


2nd Palmeiras – 67

3rd Fortaleza – 63 (one game less)


4º Flamengo – 62

5th International – 59

6th São Paulo – 58

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">7º Cruzeiro – 47

8º Bahia – 46

9º Corinthians – 44

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">10º Vasco – 43

11º Atlético-MG – 43

12º Vitória – 41

13º Grêmio – 40

14º Athletico-PR – 40

15º Youth – 38

16th Fluminense – 37 (one game less)

17th Criciúma – 37

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">18º Bragantino – 37

19º Cuiabá – 29

20º Atlético-GO – 26

Exciting turnaround at Arena Pantanal

In the duel against Cuiabá, Derik Lacerda opened the scoring for the home team. However, with two goals from young talents from Ninho do Urubu – Guilherme and Matheus Gonçalves –, Flamengo secured the victory, with the decisive goal coming in additional timeof the second half.

Botafogo stumbles into Belo Horizonte

At the Independência Stadium, Atlético-MG had Rubensexpelled in the first half, after 40 minutes. Despite playing with one more player during much of the game, Botafogo was unable to break through the Minas Gerais defense, and the match ended in a 0-0 draw. The duel was held behind closed doors, due to the punishment imposed after incidents between Atlético fans and Flamengo fans in the final of the Copa do Brasil.

Palm trees following the leader

Palmeiras, vice-leader, also took advantage of Botafogo's stumble. Abel Ferreira's team beat Bahia 2-1, coming from behind, at Arena Fonte Nova. Luciano Rodríguez opened the scoring for the Bahians, but Raphael Veiga and Flaco López secured the turnaround, with the decisive goal coming in the 44th minute of the second time.

Fluminense lives drama against relegation

While Flamengo fights at the top of the table, Fluminenseis in a delicate situation. The Rio club fell to 16th place and is on the doorstep of the relegation zone, awaiting their game against Fortaleza on Friday (22).

Other results of the round worsened Flu's situation. Corinthians beat Cruzeiro 2-1, moving away from Z-4, while Bragantino, with a 1-1 draw against São Paulo, reached the same 37 points as Tricolor das Laranjeiras. In Curitiba, Athletico-PR defeated Atlético-GO 2-0, opening up an advantage over their Rio rival.

Next round:

Flamengo returns to the field on Tuesday (26), facing Fortaleza at Arena Castelão, at 8pm (Brasília time). The match will be a chance for Mengão to reduce the gap to Botafogo, who play before, on Saturday (23), against Vitória.


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Internacional announces squad for Copa Libertadores final against Flamengo

Colorado will have important reinforcements such as Alan Patrick and Carbonero to face Flamengo in a decisive duel at Beira-Rio

Internacional has Alan Patrick and Carbonero among those selected to face Flamengo in a decisive clash for the Copa Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Internacional has Alan Patrick and Carbonero among those selected to face Flamengo in a decisive clash for the Copa Libertadores - photo: reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 21:40 |

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Internacional has announced the players selected for the game against Flamengo , valid for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The match will be played this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. Colorado needs to win by two goals to qualify directly. If they win by just one goal, the decision will go to penalties.


The big addition to the Rio Grande do Sul delegation is striker Carbonero, who has recovered from a left thigh muscle injury. He's competing for a starting spot with Tabata, who returns from suspension. Another important addition is midfielder Alan Patrick, the team's captain , who was rested for the last Brasileirão match and is once again a key player in creating attacking plays.


PROBABLE INTERNATIONAL


Internacional's likely starting lineup to face Flamengo should include Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick and Carbonero (Tabata); Ricardo Mathias.

RELATED FROM COLORADO


Goalkeepers: Anthoni and Rochet

Full-backs: Aguirre, Alan Benítez and Bernabei

Defenders: Clayton Sampaio, Juninho, Victor Gabriel and Vitão

Defensive midfielders: Alan Rodríguez, Bruno Henrique, Luis Otávio, Richard, Ronaldo and Thiago Maia

Midfielders: Alan Patrick, Gustavo Prado, Romero and Tabata

Forwards: Borré, Carbonero, Ricardo Mathias and Valencia



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Check out the likely Internacional lineup to face Flamengo in the Libertadores

Colorado should have maximum strength to face Mais Querido, in a decisive clash in the round of 16, and is counting on the intensity of the midfield

Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América and the Colorado team with reinforcements - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América and the Colorado team with reinforcements - photo: reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 21:26 |

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Internacional heads into their Copa Libertadores clash against Flamengo hoping to maintain the core lineup they've used in recent matches. Coach Roger Machado is expected to rely on consistency , repeating the formation that has demonstrated a balanced defense and attack.


With virtually the entire squad available, the Colorado coach will rely on key players, especially in midfield, a crucial area against Flamengo. The team should prioritize intensity and high-pressing , seeking to exploit the speed of its forwards on counterattacks.


INTERNACIONAL'S PROBABLE LINEUP


The Colorado delegation arrived in Porto Alegre on Tuesday night (19), already in a concentration regime for the match. The novelty was the striker Carbonero , recovered from a muscle injury in his left thigh. The Colombian competes for position with Tabata, who returns after serving a suspension in the last match with Flamengo .

Another reinforcement is captain Alan Patrick, who was rested over the weekend for fitness reasons. The midfielder is considered a key player in organizing the attack and leading the team in its quest for qualification. Inter's likely starting lineup is: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho, and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick, and Carbonero (Tabata); and Ricardo Mathias.


FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP

Coach Filipe Luís should also repeat the base of the last games, sending onto the field: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).


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Internacional gains important reinforcements to face Flamengo

After winning the two previous matches, Mengão faces the team from Rio Grande do Sul this Wednesday, needing only a draw to secure their place.

Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the Libertadores with only Erick Pulgar confirmed as missing - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio in the Libertadores with only Erick Pulgar confirmed as missing - photo: reproduction

19 Ago 2025 | 21:12 |

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This Wednesday (20), Flamengo will face Internacional again , at the Beira-Rio Stadium, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The Most Beloved won the last two matches against the Gauchos : 1-0 at Maracanã and 3-1 last Sunday (17), for the Brasileirão.


Flamengo can only play with a draw to advance to the quarterfinals. Colorado needs at least a two-goal margin to qualify. If they win by just one goal, the final will be decided by penalties.


INTERNATIONAL WILL HAVE IMPORTANT RETURNS


The Colorado delegation arrived in Porto Alegre on Tuesday night (19), already in a concentration regime for the match. The novelty was the striker Carbonero , recovered from a muscle injury in his left thigh. The Colombian competes for position with Tabata, who returns after serving a suspension in the last meeting between the teams.

Another reinforcement is captain Alan Patrick , who was rested over the weekend for fitness reasons. The midfielder is considered a key player in organizing the attack and leading the team in its quest for qualification. Inter's likely starting lineup is: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho, and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Wesley, Alan Patrick, and Carbonero (Tabata); and Ricardo Mathias.


FLAMENGO HAS ONLY 1 SQUAD

For the red-and-black team, the only confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department. Therefore, coach Filipe Luís is expected to repeat the core of the last few games, sending out: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).


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