
Soccer
29 Dez 2024 | 09:42 |
Maracanã hosted its last event of 2024 last Saturday (28), < a href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/zico-faz-homenagens-a-adilio-no-maracana-antes-de-jogo-das-estars" target="_blank">with the traditional Star Game organized by Zico. Now, the stadium will undergo renovations to the pitch to welcome Flamengo and Fluminense in better conditions throughout 2025.
According to the CEO of Maracanã, Severiano Braga, the current lawn will be replaced by the 'Bermuda Celebration' type ', more resistant and suitable for the intense calendar. However, the new field is expected to be fully implemented throughout the season. The ‘Sacred Temple’ is scheduled to reopen on January 25th.
Flamengo and Fluminense without fixed home
With the closure of Maracanã, Flamengo and Fluminense, who won the bid to manage the stadium for the next 20 years, will need to look for alternatives for their games at the beginning of 2025. Mengão, in particular, plans to take some matches to the Northeast of Brazil.
Flamengo and Fluminense have not yet confirmed their first games at Maracanã for 2025. The tendency is for the former 'Greatest in the World' to be released to host games in the sixth round of the Carioca Championship, when Mengão facesSampaio Corrêa. Flu takes on Botafogo on the same day, however, as the team is in charge, the match is scheduled for Nilton Santos, Engenhão .
Change of plans: Manaus off the agenda
One of the possibilities was to play the game against Volta Redonda, in the fifth round of the Campeonato Carioca, in Manaus. However, due to the proximity of the final of the Supercopa do Brasil, against Botafogo, scheduled for February 2nd in Belém, the planning was changed.
Now, the clash between Flamengo and Volta Redonda, scheduled for January 26th, should take place at the Raulino de Oliveira, in the city of steel, which is already used by the club on similar occasions.
With the renovation of Maracanã and the adaptations for the beginning of 2025, Flamengo continues to adjust its plans to maintain its logistics and quality in its commitments.
Mengão's lineup confirmed for the decisive duel against Galo in the knockout stage of the national tournament and with Mais Querido needing to win
06 Ago 2025 | 17:55 |
After the 1-0 defeat at Maracanã, Flamengo arrives in Belo Horizonte determined to seek qualification for the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The decisive match against Atlético-MG takes place this Wednesday (6), at 7 pm , at Arena MRV, with broadcast by Gazeta do Urubu.
Flamengo's starting lineup has already been defined for the big decision , with the best it has: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho, Everton Araújo and Wallace Yan; Plata, Cebolinha and Pedro .
Arrascaeta, who was even left off the bench in the first leg, is back after tests revealed no injury. The number 10 takes center stage in midfield alongside Evertton Araújo and Jorginho . Suspended in the last Brasileirão game, the number 21 also returns to the team.
Up front, Filipe Luís maintains the attacking trio of Pedro, Plata, and Cebolinha . The coach acknowledged that the former Atlético striker may have been significantly fatigued against Ceará, but the need to win by two goals makes his presence crucial.
At right-back, the battle between Varela and Emerson Royal ended with the Uruguayan being chosen as the starter . On the left, Ayrton Lucas continues to hold the position, with Alex Sandro and Viña being rested – the latter due to the artificial turf at Arena MRV.
With a disadvantage on the scoreboard, Filipe Luís' team needs to win away from home to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.
06 Ago 2025 | 17:30 |
Atlético-MG and Flamengo face each other this Wednesday (6), at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the 2025 Copa do Brasil . The broadcast will be live on the Sportv and Premiere channels. However, fans can follow the commentary on Flamengo TV (link below).
In the first leg, played at Maracanã, Galo prevailed, winning 1-0, giving the Minas Gerais team the advantage of a draw to advance. Mengão, now coached by Filipe Luís , needs to win by one goal to force a penalty shootout. A victory by two or more goals secures direct qualification to the quarterfinals.
Flamengo will have significant absences for the match. Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo were not included due to physical stress management, a precaution taken by the medical department after a busy streak.
Given this, Filipe Luís will have to reorganize his attacking side to maintain his attacking power and secure a positive result away from home. Rubro-Negro hasn't won in two consecutive matches, against Atlético-MG and Ceará, which increases the pressure for a strong performance.
Mengão is looking for a victory by more than two goals against Galo in the Copa do Brasil and if they reach the direct spot, they will achieve a feat for the coach.
06 Ago 2025 | 16:27 |
Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (06), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Atlético-MG, at Arena MRV, in a decisive clash for the round of 16 of the Copa Betano do Brasil . With an eye on the sixth title of the competition, Rubro-Negro sees the duel as a key moment for the season.
Beyond its sporting significance, the match could mark a symbolic milestone for Filipe Luís. Since taking over the team in October 2024, the former full-back has been a key player in an attacking and effective Flamengo team. According to Sofascore data, under his leadership, the team has scored 98 goals in 58 matches , an average of 1.69 goals per match. Now, the club is just two goals away from reaching the 100-goal mark under the current coach.
Uruguayan Giorgian De Arrascaeta is the leading scorer of the "Filipinho Era," with 16 goals, and is a pillar of the team in the finals. Luiz Araújo and Bruno Henrique have also been excelling and are among the top scorers of the period, bolstering the red-and-black's attacking prowess.
With a skilled squad, solid performance, and a thriving attack, Flamengo arrives confidently to face Galo and fight for a spot in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. Mengão needs to win by two goals to qualify without resorting to penalty kicks, which would guarantee the coach his centennial milestone.
ATLÉTICO-MG: Everson; Saravia, Lyanco, Junior Alonso and Arana (Scarpa); Alexsander, Alan Franco, Scarpa (Igor Gomes); Ron, Hulk and Cuello. Coach: Cuca
FLAMENGO: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luis