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Uruguayan midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta, highlight of Flamengo, is one of the main active players in South America, with outstanding performances that place him among the great names in Brazilian football. Recently, he revealed the idols who marked his career and influenced his style of play. In an interview, Arrascaeta mentioned important figures in world football who inspired him from childhood to the present day.
As a child, Arrascaeta grew up watching Uruguayan football, especially the Peñarol team, one of the greatest clubs in the country. Among the players who made the most impact during that time is Antonio Pacheco, an idol of the Aurinegra fans and one of the biggest names in the club's recent history. Pacheco played for Peñarol on several occasions, and his leadership and skill on the field earned him the respect of his colleagues and the admiration of fans like the young Arrascaeta.
In addition to the admiration for Pacheco, Arrascaeta also mirrored international names. One of the player's greatest idols is Ronaldinho Gaúcho, who shone at Barcelona during the early 2000s. The Brazilian enchanted the world with his unique style, disconcerting dribbling and joyful football, which turned games into true spectacles. Ronaldinho was responsible for raising the level of world football and, according to Arrascaeta, his talent was fundamental in shaping his passion for the sport.
Another name that had a great impact on Arrascaeta's career was Juan Román Riquelme, former -Boca Juniors player. The Argentine, famous for his refined technique, vision of the game and calmness when executing plays, is one of the greatest idols in the history of the Argentine club and one of the best midfielders of his generation. Riquelme stood out for his ball control and ability to command the pace of matches, qualities that Arrascaeta values and tries to incorporate into his own game. Riquelme's style, more cerebral and with few touches, is something that clearly influenced the way Arrascaeta positions himself and distributes plays on the field.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Follow the match live here:
The star has accumulated an impressive 89 assists in 280 matches
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One of Flamengo's main figures, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, reached an important personal milestone in the classic. With the decisive pass for Gerson's goal, the midfielder reached 50 assists in Brazilian Championships wearing the Sacred Mantle. When considering all competitions, Arrascaeta has accumulated an impressive 89 assists in 280 matches for Mengão, consolidating his position as one of the greatest playmakers in the club's recent history.
The draw in the classic, although frustrating, comes with good news for Flamengo. Key players are returning from injury or post-FIFA Date recovery, which raises fans' hopes for the remainder of the season. With the brand of Arrascaeta and the return of important athletes, such as De La Cruz and Alcaraz, who will be available against Peñarol.
This Thursday (19), at 7pm, the More Querido will face Peñarol at Maracanã, in the first game of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The return match is scheduled for September 26th, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo. The clash marks another chapter in a historic rivalry between the two teams in the continental tournament.
In previous clashes between Flamengo and Peñarol, the Uruguayan team has an advantage. In total, the two teams faced each other six times, with four victories for Peñarol, one draw and only one victory for Mengão. The last meeting took place in the group stage of the 2019 Libertadores, when Rubro-Negro was defeated 1-0 at Maracanã and drew goalless in the second game, in Montevideo.
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