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On the eve of the game against Flamengo, Central Córdoba is defeated in the Argentine Championship

The team will host Mais Querido next Wednesday (7), in a game valid for the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage, in Argentina.

Central Córdoba will host Flamengo next Wednesday (7), in a game valid for the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage (Reproduction/Banfield)
Central Córdoba will host Flamengo next Wednesday (7), in a game valid for the fourth round of the Libertadores group stage (Reproduction/Banfield)

03 Mai 2025 | 09:00 |

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Next Wednesday (7), Flamengo returns to the field in a match against Central Córdoba , in the fourth round of the group stage of the Libertadores. Before that, the Rubro-Negro will face Cruzeiro, in the Brasileirão. The Argentines will be able to focus 100% on Mais Querido, since they played their last game in the local league before the clash with Filipe Luís' team. Playing away from home and with reserves, Mengo's rival was defeated 3-1 by Banfield (ARG).
CENTRAL CÓRDOBA MATCH AND SITUATION SUMMARY


Playing away from home, Central Córdoba dominated the game, with 70% possession, 15 to 9 shots on goal and 380 to 144 passes. However, Banfield scored the goals, with Martín Río (twice) and Marcos Arturia. At the end of the second half, Gáston Verón reduced the deficit.


With the defeat, Central Córdoba dropped to 12th place out of 15 teams in Group A of the Argentine Championship. The Argentine team's record in 16 games is five wins, three draws and eight losses. In addition, the Mais Querido's opponent's record is negative, with 21 goals scored and 22 conceded.


FOCUS ON THE WEEK'S COMMITMENTS

Flamengo faces Central Córdoba next Wednesday (7) with a single mission: to win. This is because the Rubro-Negro is three points behind the Argentine team. In addition, LDU (EQU) has five points and will face bottom team Deportivo Táchira (VEN).


Before thinking about Central Córdoba , the Flamengo squad focuses its attention on the Brasileirão. The Mais Querido returns to the field this Sunday (4), in a match valid for the seventh round of the Brasileirão, against Cruzeiro, at 6:30 pm.


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Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes loses before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores

La Plata Club faced River Plate in an Argentine football classic and was defeated in the last match before the game with Mengão

Estudiantes loses 2-1 to River Plate before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores - Photo: Reproduction/X (River Plate)
Estudiantes loses 2-1 to River Plate before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores - Photo: Reproduction/X (River Plate)

15 Set 2025 | 13:49 |

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In the last match before facing Flamengo , Estudiantes was defeated by River Plate 2-1 this Saturday (13), in La Plata , for the Argentine Championship , in the teams' last commitment before the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Both are now preparing to face Brazilian opponents.


The team led by Marcelo Gallardo will face Palmeiras, while Estudiantes will face Flamengo . River's clash takes place on Wednesday (17), in Buenos Aires. The Argentines from La Plata begin the duel against Mais Querido on Thursday (18), at Maracanã .


HOW WAS THE ARGENTINE CLASSIC


River started strong and opened the scoring after just 5 minutes , with Giuliano Galoppo, who played for São Paulo in Brazil. Shortly after, in the 12th minute, Nacho Fernández, formerly of Atlético-MG, doubled the lead.

Still in the first half, defender Martínez Quarta was sent off, leaving the visitors with ten men. Even so, Estudiantes barely capitalized on their numerical superiority and only managed to pull one back in stoppage time, thanks to a header from Santiago Núñez.


FLAMENGO X STUDIANTES

Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The first leg will be played at the Maracanã Stadium on September 18th at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+ .

This will be the ninth official matchup between the teams. In the eight previous meetings, Flamengo won three, drew four, and lost only one to the Argentines . The return leg will be in Argentina, deciding who advances to the semifinals.



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Real Madrid monitors Flamengo's R$300 million transfer fee

The 17-year-old striker has been standing out in the red-black youth academy, with impressive performances and interest from the Spanish club, Barcelona and Ajax

Ryan Roberto, Flamengo's youth striker, impresses with his technique and goals and sparks interest from Real Madrid - photo: reproduction
Ryan Roberto, Flamengo's youth striker, impresses with his technique and goals and sparks interest from Real Madrid - photo: reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 13:31 |

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Flamengo has been consolidating its youth academy strength with impressive achievements, including two consecutive U-20 World Cup titles. In one of these championships, Flamengo defeated Barcelona on penalties , reinforcing the quality of its young talent.


Ryan Roberto , a 17-year-old striker, is currently considered one of Flamengo's top prospects. With 21 goals in 39 matches, according to Globo Esporte, the youngster is attracting interest from European soccer giants such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Ajax.


Flamengo is protecting its talents, but knows that retaining Ryan long-term could be challenging given his potential. The youngster's refined technique, speed, and efficient finishing impress both at home and abroad.


BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS

The athlete holds 50% of the economic rights with Flamengo , and there is an option to purchase an additional 20%, valued at approximately R$1.5 million . Ryan arrived at Rubro-Negro in 2023, won the Brasil Soccer Cup U-15 and stood out in several tournaments, including the Adidas Cup at Ninho do Urubu.


PROMISING CAREER

In addition to his club achievements, Ryan Roberto was called up to the Brazilian youth national team in 2023. His release clause abroad is €50 million (R$316 million), reflecting the value Flamengo places on its jewel.


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Flamengo doesn't just lead the Brasileirão table: see statistics

Mengão stands out in the Championship not only because it is at the top of the competition, but also because it has outstanding numbers in all phases of the game.

Flamengo leads the vast majority of the Brasileirão 2025 statistics, in addition to the table - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo leads the vast majority of the Brasileirão 2025 statistics, in addition to the table - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

15 Set 2025 | 13:23 |

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Flamengo remains firmly in the lead of the 2025 Brasileirão , supported by numbers that prove its strength across the board. The red-and-black team is the competition's top scorer, with 47 goals scored, and also the fewest goals conceded, having conceded only 10 so far . This balance between attack and defense has been a hallmark of the campaign.


DOMINANCE IN STATISTICS


In the creative department, Flamengo also stands out as the team that created the most clear-cut chances , totaling 54. Possession is another strong point, averaging 62.8% per game, demonstrating the team's control and tactical organization.


Their passing accuracy reinforces their superiority: they have 519 successful passes per match, a number unmatchable for their rivals . On offense, their average of six successful shots per game makes Flamengo a constant threat to any defense.

IRON DEFENSE


In addition to their offensive prowess, the team has gone 13 games without conceding a goal, demonstrating consistency and defensive solidity . Their collective performance is also reflected in their ratings: their average Sofascore rating is 7.12, the highest in the league.

NEXT CHALLENGE

Even though they are competing in the Libertadores, Flamengo's main objective is to win the Brazilian title . The next commitment, however, will be in the continental competition: on Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), Mais Querido faces Estudiantes (ARG) at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals.


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