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Arrascaeta scores as Flamengo beats Bahia in the Brazilian Championship

The Mais Querido seems to have found its way back to victory and beat the Bahian team on Saturday night (10), in a game valid for the eighth round

Flamengo seems to have found its way back to victory and beat the Bahian team on Saturday night (10) (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo seems to have found its way back to victory and beat the Bahian team on Saturday night (10) (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

10 Mai 2025 | 22:23 |

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On Saturday night (10), Flamengo beat Bahia by a score of 1-0, in a match valid for the eighth round of the Brasileirão, a match played at Maracanã. Arrascaeta once again took responsibility and took Rubro-Negro to the top of the competition table.


MATCH SUMMARY


Flamengo dominated Bahia throughout the first half, but were not very effective when it came to finishing on goal. However, 10 minutes into the first half, Michael ran into the opponent's area and crossed for Arrascaeta , who opened the scoring with a header, reaching his seventh goal in the Brasileirão.


Léo Ortiz even hit the Bahia crossbar. However, as time went on, Bahia improved, having at least two great opportunities, but were unable to score. Flamengo also had to make two substitutions, as Allan and Pulgar felt pain in their thighs.

The second half started like the first, with Flamengo putting pressure on Bahia, but failing to take advantage of the chances they created. The teams continued to try to find space, but were unable to do so.


However, in the final stretch of the match, Luiz Araújo scored the second goal for Mais Querido, but the linesman had already signaled offside. At 41', Flamengo was down one. This was because, after Erick Pulga stepped on his foot, VAR called Anderson Daronco, who sent off the Rubro-Negro's number 8.

In the next move, Flamengo almost scored the second goal. In the confusion in Bahia's penalty area, players from both teams got tangled up, but Wallace Yan was unable to kick the ball into the goal.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Now, Flamengo focuses its attention on the Libertadores. Rubro-Negro faces LDU, in a game valid for the fifth round of the competition, on Thursday (15), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã. The Mais Querido needs to win to continue dreaming of qualifying for the round of 16.


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Flamengo eyes signing Inter Milan striker

The Rio de Janeiro club is finding it difficult to sign Lucas Beltrán and is now considering the Italian club's player as a viable option for the red-black attack.

Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi enters Flamengo's radar after failed negotiations with Fiorentina's Lucas Beltrán - photo: reproduction
Inter Milan's Mehdi Taremi enters Flamengo's radar after failed negotiations with Fiorentina's Lucas Beltrán - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo has turned its attention to a new target in the European market. After noticing the difficulties in negotiating with Lucas Beltrán, currently at Fiorentina, Flamengo officials began inquiries about Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi . The change in direction in negotiations was revealed by Italian journalist Pietro Lazzerini.


According to the investigation, despite being the only club to express concrete interest in Beltrán, the Argentine player prefers to remain in European football. Fiorentina, for its part, has not received any other offers , limiting his exit options. Even so, the player's lack of reciprocity towards the Rio de Janeiro club has led Mengão to consider other options to strengthen its attack.


CARIOCA CLUB MONITORS MEHDI TAREMI


The new name under consideration is Mehdi Taremi , a 33-year-old Iranian player who forms an attacking partnership with Lautaro Martínez at Inter. Despite his Champions League runner-up status, the striker's season has not been particularly impressive. Over the 2024/25 season, he appeared in 52 matches and scored just eight goals and 11 assists.

He has contributed 19 goals, including some for the Iranian national team during World Cup qualifying. For Inter Milan, Taremi scored once in the Champions League, once in Serie A, and once in the Supercoppa. Despite his underperforming performance, his name appeals to the Inter Milan board due to his international experience.


FLAMENGO HAS NOT YET MADE A FORMAL PROPOSAL

So far, there's no official confirmation of an offer from Flamengo . However, the interest is real and growing as time passes without progress with Beltrán. The board's plan is to accelerate negotiations during the transfer window , especially with the final stretch of the 2025 competitions approaching.


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In a week of decisions, Mais Querido tries to reverse the disadvantage in the Copa do Brasil and already sees the Maracanã packed for the duel against the Gaúchos in the Libertadores

The red-and-black fans promise a full house at Maracanã for the match against Internacional in the round of 16 of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
The red-and-black fans promise a full house at Maracanã for the match against Internacional in the round of 16 of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

05 Ago 2025 | 10:01 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (6) , with an important challenge: to reverse the 1-0 defeat suffered against Atlético-MG, at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The decision takes place at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte, at 7 pm (Brasília time).


To secure a spot in the tournament's quarterfinals, the Rio de Janeiro club needs to win by two goals. If they win by just one goal, the match will be decided on penalties. This match is considered a priority by the coach and squad, who are striving to keep the club alive in all competitions this season.


MARACANÃ WILL HAVE A FULL HOUSE


Even with the momentary focus on the Copa do Brasil , the red-black fans are already mobilizing for the team's next big commitment of the season: the first leg against Internacional in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América.

Scheduled for Wednesday, August 13th, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), the match at Maracanã marks the beginning of the knockout stage between the teams. Flamengo advanced as second-placed team in its group, meaning it will decide the standings away from home, at Beira-Rio, in the second leg on August 20th.


NORTH SECTOR SOLD OUT

The expectation of a large attendance is confirmed with ticket sales: more than 55,000 tickets have already been sold. Three sections are officially sold out: North, Lower West, and Lower East. Sales remain open for the remaining sections and have been open to the general public since July 26th.


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With a 1-0 defeat in the first leg, Rubro-Negro needs to win by two goals or take the dispute to penalties in Belo Horizonte

Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Wednesday (6), in Belo Horizonte, and needs a victory by two goals to continue in the Copa do Brasil - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Atlético-MG this Wednesday (6), in Belo Horizonte, and needs a victory by two goals to continue in the Copa do Brasil - photo: reproduction

05 Ago 2025 | 09:48 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with a clear objective: to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. After losing the first leg 1-0 to Atlético-MG at Maracanã, the "Mais Querido" will have to win by two goals at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte at 7 p.m. (Brasília time).


If they win by a single goal, the match will go to penalties . A draw or another loss will eliminate Filipe Luís 's team from the national competition. The match will be broadcast on SporTV and Premiere.


ALEXANDER IS A HIGHLIGHT AT ATLÉTICO-MG


For Atlético-MG, one of the main new additions for the match is defensive midfielder Alexsander. The player, who made his debut for the club in the first game against Flamengo , returned to the starting lineup last weekend in the 2-1 victory over Red Bull Bragantino in the Brazilian Championship.

Atlético-MG midfielder talks about Flamengo: "It has this different flavor"


In an interview given after his official presentation on Monday (4), the former Fluminense player spoke about the importance of the match and highlighted the opponent's weight. " It's a special game because it's a big team , because we're always beating finals. So, it has this different flavor because of that, because we know the game will be difficult and will be decided in details. And the level always rises in games like this. We'll come out with the result we want," he said.

FLAMENGO HAS A FULL SQUAD

For the match in Minas Gerais, Flamengo will likely be at full strength, including the return of key players who have been undergoing fitness evaluations in recent days . The coaching staff expects the team to be aggressive from the opening minutes, seeking to overturn the first leg's score.


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