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29 Mai 2025 | 20:31 |
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The assist for Léo Pereira's decisive goal against Deportivo Táchira made Luiz Araújo equal Arrascaeta as the Flamengo player with the most assists this season , five. Starting in four of the last five games, the red-black number 7 took advantage of his chances and now tops the team's main attacking statistics in 2025.
In addition to sharing the lead in assists with Arrasca, the forward is in first place in big chances created (7) and decisive passes (38). With five goals scored, he has 10 direct participations and is second in this category. Luiz is also in the top-3 in successful dribbles, shots, shots on goal, and passes into the opponent's area.
1st in assists (5)
1st in big chances created (7)
1st in decisive passes (38)
2nd in goal participations (10)
2nd in successful dribbles (39)
2nd in shots on target (19)
2nd in passes to the rival area (97)
3rd in goals (5)
3rd in completions (49)
The number 7 played in all of Flamengo's first 17 games of the season , from the debut with Sampaio Corrêa to the rout against Juventude. During this period, Filipe Luís used him as a player to change the game in the second half, starting seven games and coming off the bench in 10.
This scenario changed as the games went on. Plata's injury and many absences in the midfield opened up space on the right side of the attack, and Luiz Araújo began to gain more minutes . He played four of the last five games as a starter, during which time he scored one goal (LDU) and provided two assists (LDU and Táchira).
Luiz Araújo's last games as a starter:
There is one game left in the Brazilian Championship before the break for the Club World Cup. Luiz de Araújo's rise indicates that the striker will arrive at the FIFA tournament as a starter for Flamengo. Even more so after Filipe Luís stated that Plata and De La Cruz should not take long to return from injuries.
Number 10 negotiates renewal with Mengão until 2029, while Filipe Luís and Rossi also discuss new contracts at the Rio de Janeiro club
02 Out 2025 | 18:00 |
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Flamengo continues working behind the scenes to secure the retention of key players. With the transfer window now closed, the club has begun talks to extend the contracts of coach Filipe Luís, goalkeeper Rossi, and, most notably, Uruguayan midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta.
The club's board, represented by José Boto, is seeking to extend Arrascaeta's contract until 2029. The player's agent, Daniel Fonseca, is expected to meet with the club's leadership soon to finalize the final details. According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, proposals have already been exchanged between the parties, with only final adjustments remaining before the signing.
The number 10 is expected to receive a pay raise as part of the deal. Arrascaeta is considered a key player in Filipe Luís' squad, racking up 14 goals and 10 assists in 22 Brasileirão matches this season. The star's goal is to play for Mengão until the end of his career. In 2029, he will be 35 years old.
In addition to Arrascaeta, the board is working to retain Filipe Luís. The coach, who took over after retiring as a player, has publicly stated his desire to stay for the long term. His current contract runs until December, and a smooth renewal is expected.
While negotiating behind the scenes, the team focuses on the Brasileirão. Flamengo hosts Cruzeiro this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the competition. The duel is direct in the fight for leadership and can increase the red-black advantage at the top of the table.
Mengão striker was speculated at Alvinegro due to lack of space at the current club and the São Paulo board opens up about the rumor
02 Out 2025 | 17:00 |
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Without a place alongside Filipe Luís at Flamengo, striker Michael 's name has once again been speculated on the transfer market . This time, he was mentioned as a possible Corinthians reinforcement for 2026. However, the information is untrue. According to Corinthians' board, there has been no contact with the player . The athlete's contract with the Rubro-Negro is valid until December 2028. This information comes from the MundoBola Flamengo portal.
Michael returned to Flamengo in 2024, at Tite's request, after a remarkable stint in 2021, when he shone in the final stretch of the season . In his return, he scored against Red Bull Bragantino at Maracanã, but suffered an injury that kept him out of action for a period.
With Tite's departure, he had opportunities under Filipe Luís, including starting in the Copa do Brasil final against Atlético-MG. However, by 2025, he had lost his place. His last match was a 1-1 draw against Los Angeles FC in the Club World Cup group stage.
After that, he was included in matches against Grêmio, Juventude, and Estudiantes, but didn't make it off the bench . He wasn't even included against Vasco, and in the Libertadores Cup, he was sidelined due to ankle pain, specifically against Corinthians.
Before being linked with Corinthians , Michael almost left Flamengo in July. The club received an offer from Al-Ula of Saudi Arabia for a one-year loan: $2.5 million (approximately R$14 million), with a purchase option set at $4 million (approximately R$22.5 million). The deal, however, fell through, and the striker remained with Flamengo, despite his declining performance under Filipe Luís.
Mais Querido faces the Minas Gerais team with sold-out tickets and four players suspended; a game valid for the 26th round of the Brasileirão.
02 Out 2025 | 16:15 |
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Flamengo faces Cruzeiro this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a direct confrontation for the leadership of the Brazilian Championship. The match, valid for the 26th round, will not be broadcast on open TV ; SporTV will show it on subscription TV and Premiere on pay-per-view.
Coach Filipe Luís will be without Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot. Additionally, four players are on suspension: Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Allan, and Arrascaeta. If any of them receive a yellow card, they will miss the 27th round against Bahia.
Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 54 points, followed by Palmeiras, with 52, and Cruzeiro, with 50. The direct confrontation does not change the leadership of Rubro-Negro , but it can increase or reduce the advantage at the top of the table, making the duel a true "six-point" game.
The Maracanã will be packed once again. Tickets are already sold out, and the nation is preparing a huge party at the stadium . Ticket sales began on September 2nd, with priority given to members, and opened to the general public on September 18th.
The team led by Filipe Luís should take to the field: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira (Danilo) and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino and Pedro.
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