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Flamengo Al torito in Carioca, Cano has not marked for almost 2 years in the classic

Fluminense striker, who recently had the contract, marked for the last time against Mengão in the carioca final of 2022

Germán Cano, from Fluminense, has great fast against Flamengo, victim since he arrived at Tricolor - Photo: Reproduction
Germán Cano, from Fluminense, has great fast against Flamengo, victim since he arrived at Tricolor - Photo: Reproduction

08 Fev 2025 | 15:39 |

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a match this Saturday (08) against Flamengo , for the Carioca Championship , puts germán cano before an old acquaintance. Since his arrival at the Fluminense , in 2022, the Argentine scored seven goals in the classic, making the red-black his greatest victim. However, he also faces a taboo: it is almost two years without swinging the nets against the rival.



Cano even had a devastating start in the flash, with seven goals in eight matches . However, since the final of the 2023 Carioca Championship, when it marked twice in the victory that secured the title to Fluminense , he has gone blank in the last seven meetings among the teams.


In total, the striker has already played 15 Fla-Flus , with six wins, three draws and Six losses, besides the seven goals scored. This Saturday, he will have another opportunity to end the fast. The ball rolls at 4:30 pm (Brasília), in Maracanã, broadcast by TV Globo , sportv and premiere .


Biggest victims of pipe by Fluminense

7 goals - Flamengo

5 goals -Olimpia (par) and Portuguese-RJ

4 goals - Audax, Corinthians, Fortaleza, Internacional, Sao Paulo, Vasco and Volta Redonda

3 goals -Athletico-PR, Atletico-MG, Bangu, Cruise, Goiás, East Petrolero (BOL), River Plate (ARG) and Sporting Crystal (PER)

2 goals -América-MG, Avaí, Botafogo, Ceará, Red Bull Bragantino, Santos and Vila Nova

1 Gol -Atletico-GO, Bahia, Boca Juniors (ARG), Colo-Colo (Chi), Coritiba, Cuiabá, Grêmio, Youth, Millonarios (Col), Palmeiras, Paysandu and Sampaio Corrêa-RJ

Renewed contract and new brands in sight

last Thursday ( 06), pipe renewed contract with Fluminense until the end of 2026 . For season 2025, the Argentine has a clear goal: recover its best phase . The work has already begun to give results, with goals in the two classics it played this year. In addition, it is close to an important brand: with 95 goals for Flu, it needs five more to reach the hundredth with the tricolor shirt.



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10 and a sash! Arrascaeta takes center stage for Flamengo and becomes the hopeful against Estudiantes

Mengão idol, Uruguayan is having a goalscoring season and will be an important player in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals against Argentina

Arrascaeta, Flamengo's number 10, is having a goalscoring season and will be the main highlight against Estudiantes at Maracanã - photo: reproduction
Arrascaeta, Flamengo's number 10, is having a goalscoring season and will be the main highlight against Estudiantes at Maracanã - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 18:00 |

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Increasingly established as a Flamengo idol, Giorgian De Arrascaeta is enjoying one of the finest moments of his career. Since donning the iconic No. 10 jersey in December 2024 , the Uruguayan has taken center stage in the Flamengo midfield.


With 18 goals and 13 assists this season, he has already equaled his highest-scoring year since arriving in Rio de Janeiro and could achieve the best performance of his professional career. The midfielder will be one of coach Filipe Luís's main weapons in this Thursday's duel (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.


RUBRO-NEGRO TEAM HAS IMPORTANT RETURNS


In addition to Arrascaeta's key role, Flamengo will have reinforcements in its squad. Léo Ortiz, Varela, and Bruno Henrique are available to face Estudiantes . Meanwhile, Alex Sandro and Jorginho remain doubtful and will have their fitness assessed shortly before the match.

STUDENTS HAVE DROPOUTS


Eduardo Domínguez's team will be without González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré, both injured. Even so, 27 players were selected for the match in Rio de Janeiro, and the final training session took place at Fluminense's training center in Rio's West Zone . The Argentine team reached the quarterfinals after defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 on aggregate.

FLAMENGO X ESTUDIANTES LINEUPS

FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saul, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

ESTUDIATES (Coach: Eduardo Domínguez): Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.


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Flamengo's rival, Estudiantes, has one of the cheapest teams in the Libertadores knockout stages.

The red-and-black team has the second most valuable squad in the competition, while Argentina has the second cheapest squad among those who qualified.

Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals; the red-and-black team has a millionaire squad - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores quarterfinals; the red-and-black team has a millionaire squad - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 16:59 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The clash pits one of the most expensive squads in the tournament against one of the most financially modest.


According to data from the specialized website ' Transfermarkt ', Estudiantes has the second least valuable squad among those qualified for the quarterfinals, valued at 45.6 million euros (approximately R$283.8 million). Flamengo is at the other end of the list: it has the second most expensive squad in the competition, estimated at 195.1 million euros (approximately R$1.2 billion), behind only Palmeiras.


LIST OF MOST VALUABLE CLUBS
  • Palmeiras – €212.15 million (R$1.324 billion)
  • Flamengo – €195.10 million (R$1.217 billion)
  • São Paulo – €89.85 million (R$560.5 million)
  • River Plate (ARG) – €86.9 million (R$542.1 million)
  • Racing (ARG) – €82.03 million (R$512 million)
  • Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) – €50.78 million (R$316.9 million)
  • Students – €45.48 million (R$283.8 million)
  • LDU (EQU) – €16.7 million (R$104.2 million)
PATH OF FLAMENGO AND STUDENTS


Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional in the round of 16, winning both matches. Estudiantes secured their spot by defeating Cerro Porteño (Pará), winning away from home and drawing in La Plata . This Thursday's match promises to test the value of their investment against the Argentines' tradition.


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Flamengo has two players called up for the U-20 World Cup

Flamengo defenders João Victor and Iago are among the 21 players called up by Ramon Menezes to represent Brazil at the U-20 World Cup

Flamengo's João Victor and Iago were called up for the U-20 World Cup; Brazil is in Group C with Mexico, Morocco and Spain in Chile
Flamengo's João Victor and Iago were called up for the U-20 World Cup; Brazil is in Group C with Mexico, Morocco and Spain in Chile

18 Set 2025 | 16:43 |

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Flamengo U-20 will be represented at the World Cup by two players. Coach Ramon Menezes called up, this Thursday (18), defenders João Victor and Iago to defend the Brazilian National Team in the tournament. The competition will be held in Chile between September 27 and October 19.


Brazil is in Group C of the U-20 World Cup and will face Mexico, Morocco, and Spain in the initial phase. A total of 24 teams participate in the competition, divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-place teams advance to the round of 16. From this stage onward, the matches become knockout until the title is decided.


COMPLETE LIST OF 21 PLAYERS


Goalkeepers: Felipe Longo ( Corinthians ), Lucas Furtado (Vitória-POR) and Otávio (Cruzeiro).

Defenders: Gilberto (Palmeiras), Igor Serrote (Al Jazira-UAE), Leandrinho (Vasco), Léo Derik (Athletico-PR), Bruno Alves (Cruzeiro), Iago (Flamengo) and João Victor ( Flamengo ).


Midfielders: Coutinho (Palmeiras), João Cruz (Athletico-PR), Murilo (Cruzeiro), Rayan Lucas (Sporting-POR) and Rhuan Gabriel (Cruzeiro).

Forwards: Deivid Washington (Chelsea-ING), Erick Belé (Palmeiras), Gustavo Prado (Internacional), Luighi (Palmeiras), Pedrinho (Zenit-RUS) and Wesley (Al Nassr-SAU).


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