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AFTER ONE MONTH OF TITE AT FLAMENGO, WHAT HAS CHANGED? CHECK HERE

The coach's debut in charge of Mais Querido completes one month, marked by a notable evolution of the team on the field. The 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro on Sunday reflects a period of significant changes, highlighting a more organized Rubro-Negro, defensively solid and, now, with a clear identity.

20 Nov 2023 | 11:33 |

Tite's initial trajectory at the helm of Flamengo, which completed a month with a 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro, reveals significant changes within field. Rubro-Negro emerges as a more organized team, less vulnerable defensively and already has an identity. In this short period, the team won four victories, highlighting the two away from home against Cruzeiro and Fortaleza, in addition to the triumph in a classic against Vasco.

The last victory, more resoundingly, was against Flamengo's current main opponent, Palmeiras. However, there were also two defeats and a draw, with 12 goals scored and six conceded. The ge portal analyzed this selection of seven matches spread over 31 days, addressing three crucial aspects: "who gained the most space", "which system was most used" and "open vacancies".

In terms of "who gained the most space", two players clearly stand out: Everton Cebolinha and Luiz Araújo. Cebolinha, known for his outstanding performance in winning the 2019 Copa América under the guidance of Tite in the Brazilian team, was used in all seven matches, gaining prominence by becoming a starter in the last three, leaving Bruno Henrique, the team's idol, in the bench.

Luiz Araújo, following a similar trajectory, rose from being a substitute in the first two games to a constant presence in the team, contributing with goals and intensity against Flamengo. Pedro, in turn, is the only starting outfield player in all seven matches, taking advantage of the opportunity to improve physically and become fundamental in marking.

The backbone of the team, made up of Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Erick Pulgar, Gerson, Rossi and Pedro stood out, having started most of the games under Tite's command.

In the analysis of open positions, the laterals emerge as the most undefined to date. Ayrton Lucas, starter in five of the seven games, has his position questioned with Filipe Luís's selection at Fla-Flu. The dispute for starting positions on the opposite side between Wesley and Matheuzinho remains fierce, with different characteristics to be considered. As for the systems used by Tite, the coach started with a 4-4-2, adapting at times to a diamond in midfield.

The ability to tactically change the game was evident in the clashes against Cruzeiro and Vasco, revealing a versatility that had not been seen in Flamengo for a long time. In the fourth game against Santos, the absence of Erick Pulgar led to an adaptation to the 4-3-3, resulting in a 2-1 defeat. Against Fortaleza, without Gerson, who was suspended, Tite persisted with the 4-3- 3, obtaining a 2-0 victory. Against Palmeiras, Gerson acted as a midfielder, a change that contributed to an impressive 3-0 victory.

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Flamengo busca empate contra a Portuguesa na estreia do Carioca

Atuando com a equipe sub-20 no Raulino de Oliveira, o Rubro-Negro sofre gol de Rhuan no segundo tempo, mas reage no fim e zagueiro Iago garante o 1 a 1

Capitão do time sub-20, Iago subiu no terceiro andar para garantir o empate do Flamengo aos 49 do segundo tempo - foto: reprodução

11 Jan 2026 | 20:17 |

Na noite deste domingo (11), o Rubro-Negro enfrentou a Portuguesa no Estádio Raulino de Oliveira, em Volta Redonda, em partida antecipada da quinta rodada do Campeonato Carioca. Com um time formado exclusivamente por "Garotos do Ninho", a equipe comandada por Bruno Pivetti saiu atrás no placar, mas mostrou resiliência para buscar o empate por 1 a 1 nos acréscimos, com gol salvador do capitão Iago.

O resultado garante o primeiro ponto do clube na competição estadual, em uma partida marcada pelo desperdício de chances claras no primeiro tempo e pela insistência dos jovens talentos na etapa final.

DOMÍNIO RUBRO-NEGRO

Os primeiros 45 minutos foram de superioridade do Flamengo, que controlou a posse de bola e criou as melhores oportunidades. A principal válvula de escape foi o atacante Wallace Yan. No entanto, o camisa 64 não estava em uma noite inspirada nas finalizações.

Logo no início, Wallace recebeu um passe preciso de Daniel Sales e ficou cara a cara com o goleiro Douglas Borges, mas acabou isolando a bola. Pouco depois, teve nova oportunidade livre de marcação e finalizou para fora. A Portuguesa, por sua vez, assustou em lances esporádicos, principalmente com Léo Muchacho e uma cabeçada perigosa de Bruno Mota, mas o placar permaneceu inalterado até o intervalo.

LUSA ABRE O PLACAR

O cenário mudou no segundo tempo. A Portuguesa voltou mais agressiva e conseguiu abrir o placar aos 12 minutos. Após cruzamento de Guilherme Silveira com desvio na zaga, a bola sobrou para Rhuan, que não perdoou. A arbitragem de campo chegou a assinalar impedimento, mas após revisão do VAR, o gol foi validado, colocando a Lusa em vantagem.

A insistência do Flamengo foi recompensada já nos acréscimos, aos 49 minutos. O zagueiro e capitão Iago subiu mais alto que a defesa adversária e cabeceou firme para deixar tudo igual. Nos instantes finais, o Rubro-Negro ainda reclamou de um pênalti sobre João Camargo, mas o árbitro encerrou a partida, decretando o empate na estreia do Estadual.

AFTER ONE MONTH OF TITE AT FLAMENGO, WHAT HAS CHANGED? CHECK HERE