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23 Mar 2025 | 07:30 |
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Flamengo's experienced left-back Alex Sandro celebrated his call-up to the Brazilian national team on the first FIFA date of the year. At 34 years old, the player returns to the national team after his last participation in the 2022 World Cup. Despite his vast experience with the Yellows, he highlighted that the feeling of being called up remains unique.
— Being part of the Brazilian National Team is always a magical moment for everyone. Regardless of whether I've been here before, it always feels like the first time, that's how I'm feeling. (There are) Many different faces from the ones I was used to, I know that everyone here is doing a great job and giving their all, so that the Brazilian National Team continues to be the champion that it has always been — said Alex Sandro to CBF TV.
ALEX SANDRO ACCUMULATES ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM
The full-back has a winning history with the Brazilian National Team. With the U-20 team, he won the South American Championship and the World Cup in the category in 2011. The following year, he participated in the 2012 London Olympic Games, winning the silver medal. With the main team, he has accumulated 74 call-ups, 40 matches played and two goals scored.
After beating Colombia 2-1 at the Mané Garrincha Stadium last Thursday (20), the Brazilian National Team is preparing for one of the most anticipated matches of the Qualifiers. The duel against Argentina will take place next Tuesday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at the Monumental de Nuñez, in Buenos Aires. The team led by Lionel Scaloni leads the competition with 28 points, while Brazil is in third place, with 21 points.
FLAMENGO'S FRONT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE SOUTH AMERICAN CLASSIC
Given the strength of the opponent and the historical rivalry between the teams, Alex Sandro described the match as a special one. For him, each match is very important, but facing the Argentines increases motivation even more.
— I think the most special game between Brazil and Argentina will be this next one. I always like to say that my main game is always the next one. I'm sure that this next game will be special for me — he said.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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