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21 Abr 2025 | 19:06 |
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For the match against LDU, scheduled for this Tuesday (22), in Quito, Flamengo should bet on a cautious lineup. Coach Filipe Luís is considering leaving Arrascaeta out of the match due to physical issues. The Uruguayan midfielder, who has already shown sensitivity when playing at high altitudes, may be spared with a view to preserving him for the rest of the season.
According to information published by the newspaper O Globo, the medical department and the technical committee of Mais Querido are working side by side to assess which athletes will be fit to face the adversities of the game in Quito, especially the effects of the altitude. To this end, the club took specific equipment to Ecuador that helps measure the physical fatigue of the players.
In addition to the possible absence of Arrascaeta , Mengão has already started the trip with some names out of the list of related players. Allan and De la Cruz remained in Rio de Janeiro as a medical precaution, in a decision agreed between the club's health department and the technical committee. Another player who remains out is full-back Alex Sandro, still recovering from an injury.
Filipe Luís is also considering changes to the defensive system. Varela and Ayrton Lucas are competing for the starting spot on the wing, while defenders Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira may have their minutes managed to avoid overloading. In this scenario, Danilo emerges as a likely option to start. With the possible absence of Arrascaeta, the midfield spot could be taken by Luiz Araújo. The Rubro-Negro's likely lineup to face the Ecuadorians is: Rossi; Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira (Danilo) and Ayrton Lucas (Varela); Erick Pulgar, Gerson and Luiz Araújo; Michael, Gonzalo Plata and Bruno Henrique.
On the Ecuadorian side, coach Pablo Sanchez is expected to maintain the team's traditional tactical structure. LDU's likely starting lineup includes: Valle; Quintero, Adé, Allala and Quiñónez; Gruezo, Ramírez, Villamíl, Alzugaray and Alvarado; Arce. The coach is counting on the altitude as an advantage to surprise the visitors. LDU's expectations are high, and so is the pressure. In a recent interview, a club director stated that beating Flamengo in Quito is seen as an "obligation" . The mood of decision seems to be taking hold behind the scenes at the team, which is counting on the home advantage to achieve a positive result.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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