Flamengo faces Fortaleza aiming for a place in the Libertadores
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Looking for a place in the Copa Libertadores, Fortaleza and Flamengo face each other this Sunday, November 5th, at 4pm (Brasília time), at the Castelão Stadium. Fortaleza, which is looking to recover from its runner-up finish in the Copa Sudamericana, is trying to get closer to the leaders of the table, while Flamengo, who suffered two consecutive defeats under Tite's command, is looking to reverse its situation.
< In the first round clash, the Rio team won 2-0 at Maracanã, and now the Ceará team is looking to give back and get back on the winning track after three games. At this moment, Fortaleza has 42 points in the table, and the difference in relation to the G6 has increased to eight points. However, the Ceará team still has two games in hand compared to their opponents in the fight for a place in the continental competition.O Rubro-Negro, in turn, it stopped at 50 points and left the G4 with the last two defeats to Grêmio and Santos. The Rio team has one game less, which will be against Red Bull Bragantino, on the 23rd, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.
Arena Castelão has already been the stage for 33 games involving Flamengo . In these clashes, Rubro-Negro obtained 13 wins, achieved 11 draws and suffered nine defeats, which results in an advantage of 55.5%. Furthermore, Flamengo scored 53 goals and had its defense leaked on 39 occasions. This data was provided by the website 'FlaEstatísticas'.
The last time Flamengo visited Arena Castelão was on September 28, 2022. On that occasion, however, the Rio team came out on top. This is because, in the 28th round of the Brasileirão that year, Mais Querido was defeated 3-2 by Fortaleza.
The club has a different point of view from the coach
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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.
Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.
THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLYThe response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.
The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”
This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.
The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy
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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.
The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.
CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.
In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.
Mengão needs to win to stay alive in the Brasileirão
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This Sunday (15), Flamengo and Vasco will face each other at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The classic will be broadcast live on the Premiere channel.
