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29 Set 2025 | 18:01
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The 2019 Libertadores final continues to resonate among Flamengo fans and players. It is not just a memory of a title, but of a moment that became a symbol of a generation. And Arrascaeta is the one who feels this firsthand . During a relaxed chat with Romário, recorded at Ninho do Urubu, the Flamengo number 14 did not hesitate when asked about his greatest achievement with the club.
Arrascaeta on the Libertadores: I believe that 2019 was very important"
The number 14 revealed that he had dreamed of playing in the Libertadores since he was a child. According to him, his relationship with the South American competition began early, when he watched the matches on TV. And it was only when he arrived at Flamengo that he saw this dream take shape. Among three finals played and two trophies lifted, the midfielder pointed to the decision against River as the most remarkable: “I believe that 2019 was very important . 2022 too, but this, because it was the first, because of how everything happened, I believe it was the best” , said the Uruguayan.
“I always dreamed of winning the Libertadores. I’ve watched the games since I was little, especially the Libertadores. When I saw that I had a chance to win, that feeling became even stronger.” If for the fans the title in Lima marked the end of a 38-year drought without winning the competition, for Arrascaeta it was the achievement of a personal goal.
The way everything happened, the comeback in the final minutes with two goals, turned the game into something almost mythical. Romário took advantage of the conversation to have a quick exchange with the Uruguayan. Two short questions, two direct answers, and both pointing to the same destination. The identification with that moment was so great that Arrascaeta does not hide his excitement at the possibility of reliving it.
Coincidence or not, the scenario could repeat itself. River Plate, the defeated opponent in that historic comeback, is on the other side of the bracket in the current edition of the competition. And Flamengo, in a transition phase and looking to adjust the squad, is still in the running. In the midst of this, Arrascaeta continues to be one of the team's technical leaders.
The Brazilian midfielder scored in his fifth match for the Saudi club and started the entire 90 minutes in the match against Al Duhail
29 Set 2025 | 20:13 |
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Midfielder Matheus Gonçalves, revealed by Flamengo , scored his first goal for Al Ahli this Monday (29), in the 2-2 draw against Al Duhail-CAT, for the Asian Champions League. The player, who started the match as a starter, played during the 90 minutes for the second consecutive game.
The goal came in the 42nd minute of the first half, with Al Duhail leading 1-0. From the right wing, Matheus cut onto his left foot and took a shot . The ball deflected off the opposing defense and ended up in the goalkeeper's corner, ensuring the equalizer.
After the young Brazilian's goal, Al Ahli turned the game around with former Manchester City player Riyad Mahrez. However, early in the second half, Piatek, a Polish striker with experience in European football, leveled the score again, making it 2-2.
Earlier, Edmilson Júnior had opened the scoring for the home side in the 25th minute of the first half . The result kept both teams in contention for qualification in the continental tournament.
Matheus Gonçalves started the season in Flamengo 's first team, but failed to make the cut due to stiff competition for his position. He played 15 games and scored two goals for the senior team. Seeking more playing time, he requested a return to the U-20s , where he was part of the victorious Intercontinental Cup campaign against Barcelona of Spain.
Direct confrontation for the title of Brasileirão 2025, scheduled for Thursday (2), already registers great demand and sold out sectors; tickets vary
29 Set 2025 | 18:40 |
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Flamengo reported that more than 45,000 tickets have already been sold for the match against Cruzeiro, this Thursday (October 2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match is valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship and pits the leaders and runners-up of Serie A against each other.
The North, West, East (upper and lower), and part of the South sectors are sold out, with only a few tickets remaining. For the general public, tickets start at R$100 for a full price.
Flamengo heads into the round as the clear leader with 54 points, while Cabuloso is second with 50 points. The result could narrow the gap between the teams or widen the red-and-black's lead in the title race.
Ticket sales began on Tuesday the 2nd, exclusively for Flamengo members. In addition to priority seating, members received special discounts. Tickets were released to the general public on Thursday the 18th. Cruzeiro visiting fans will have exclusive seating in the South B section of the Maracanã.
CBF confirms Ramon Abatti Abel to referee in direct duel for the leadership of the 2025 Brazilian Championship, scheduled for Thursday (2), at Maracanã
29 Set 2025 | 18:18 |
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Flamengo already knows who will be in charge of the whistle in the decisive match against Cruzeiro , next Thursday (October 1st), for the 26th round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that 36-year-old Santa Catarina native Ramon Abatti Abel will be the referee of the match . The assistants and the VAR team are yet to be announced by the entity.
Ramon Abatti Abel has played 20 matches in national tournaments this season. In 2025, he refereed five Flamengo matches and only one Cruzeiro match. Interestingly, both Flamengo and Raposa have won all their matches under the referee's direction.
The only Cruzeiro match refereed by Ramon this year was the 2-0 victory over Atlético-MG on August 27, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, at Arena MRV. Flamengo beat Botafogo 3-1 in the Supercopa do Brasil on February 2 , at Mangueirão, in Belém, also refereed by the Santa Catarina native.
Coach Filipe Luís spoke about the importance of the match against Cruzeiro and emphasized that, despite the decisive nature of the match, the points are worth the same as in any other round. " Now we have a direct rival in the next game, which is Cruzeiro, and these are three very important points , just like today. This championship is very difficult," he stated.
He recalled the criticism he received after the draw with Vasco, emphasizing the tournament's unpredictability. " We drew with Vasco last week, and everyone said Flamengo was awful. But today Vasco beat Cruzeiro, who are fighting for the title. These things show how competitive the championship is," he said after the game against Corinthians .
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