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02 Mai 2025 | 12:31 |
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The return to the training center was divided. The starters from the match played in São Luís did activities at the club's gym, while the reserves went to the field under the watchful eye of Filipe Luís. The coach led the movement in this first session focused on the duel in Belo Horizonte.
With little time for adjustments, the coaching staff will only have two training sessions before facing the team from Minas Gerais. The most important tactical activity is expected to take place this Saturday (3), when Filipe will be able to count on the full squad to define the lineup. The victory over Botafogo-PB had weight. Not only because it was a knockout game, but also because it avoided the embarrassment that took down giants in the same round of the Copa do Brasil . Flamengo did the minimum and escaped surprises, but the scenario at Castelão was far from ideal.
The team created more than ten goal opportunities and came up against the Paraíba defense, in addition to having to deal with a pitch in poor condition. Even so, Joshua secured the 1-0 lead in the 42nd minute of the second half and saved the team from an unpleasant night in Maranhão. The absence of players like Pedro, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Gerson was felt on the field. Without them, the creative sector had difficulty breaking through the opponent's block, and finishing errors were more common than usual. Even so, the offensive performance, despite the poor aim, did not go unnoticed internally.
There is a consensus at Ninho that the performance does not deserve to be placed on the same level as criticisms of previous games. The assessment is that, within the limitations imposed by the alternative squad, Flamengo was superior and knew how to compete — even if without brilliance. The narrow victory sounds a warning for the sequence of matches. With stronger opponents ahead, the team will need to be more efficient and consistent, especially in the Brazilian Championship, where there is no room for mistakes in the first rounds.
Cruzeiro will be a good test for the rotation of the squad. The committee will evaluate the physical condition of the players who did not play in the Copa do Brasil on a case-by-case basis. The tendency is for Pedro and Arrascaeta to return, as well as other starters who were rested. In addition, Flamengo will have a marathon ahead of them in the coming weeks. The Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores will require the group and the medical department to have a level of control and planning to avoid new physical problems.
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 |
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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, Allan and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino 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 Allan 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 Samuel Lino . 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 |
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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 |
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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
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