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09 Jul 2024 | 07:55 |
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Fortaleza visits Flamengonext Thursday (11), in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. For the confrontation, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will have an important reinforcement: Kervin Andrade, who was in the Copa América.
Kervin was competing in the Copa América for Venezuela and fell in the quarterfinals to Canada, after a penalty shootout. Thus, the Venezuelan midfielder returned this Monday (8) and will be an option for the clash against Flamengo.
KEY PIECE FOR FORTALEZA
Kervin's return is very important for Fortaleza, as the midfielder is considered one of the main players of the Ceará team. The player scored seven goals and provided three assists for his teammates this season. Furthermore, at 19 years old, he is one of the leaders in direct participation in goals in 2024.
TEAM SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO
In the last round, Fortaleza defeated Fluminense. With the victory, the Ceará team reached 23 points and got closer to competing for a place in the Libertadores. Thus, the team arrives for the clash confident and willing to win three more points. -as-weak-point-of-brazil-in-the-goleada-da-alemanha" target="_blank">Flamengois leader of the Brasileirão, with 31 points. Mais Querido faces Ceará with the aim of winning the three points and moving away from their direct competitors for the title. This is because Botafogo and Palmeiras faced Rubro-Negro again, both having 30 points.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATION
So, Tite prepares the Mais Querido team with what he has available . Therefore, the squad will perform again at Ninho do Urubu this Tuesday (9), to continue the confrontation against Fortaleza.
Mengão won at Alfredo Jaconi for the first time in 28 years and Thiago Carpini doesn't hide the difference between the teams
15 Set 2025 | 14:20 |
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Juventude could not resist the leader of the Brasileirão and was beaten 2-0 by Flamengo , last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi. After the match, coach Thiago Carpini highlighted the difference in level between the teams and praised the performance of Rubro-Negro .
Thiago Carpini after Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "The disparity is huge"
"Today we faced a Flamengo team that needs no comment. The disparity is huge, a team accustomed to shooting a lot and being imposing. We managed to limit their shots a bit, which shows that some of the combinations worked well ," said Carpini.
The coach also explained why he chose Nenê and Alan Ruschel as starters. According to him, the idea was to prioritize possession and exploit set pieces , but the plan didn't pan out, largely due to Flamengo 's own style of play.
"It was more of a coincidence than a strategy, playing at home. Nenê gives us support and rhythm, as well as the set pieces. Alan played well, as did Hermes . We have a group, and we'll choose the best options based on our daily routine," added the Juventude coach.
With the victory, Flamengo reached 50 points and maintained its four-point lead over Palmeiras at the top . Juventude remains in 18th place with 21 points, within the relegation zone. In the next round, Flamengo faces Vasco, while Juventude visits Mirassol in São Paulo.
The 22-year-old striker has opted to stay with the Saudi club until 2026; Mengão is monitoring the situation while São Paulo faces market value challenges.
15 Set 2025 | 14:08 |
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Marcos Leonardo, a 22-year-old striker , has decided to postpone any negotiations to return to Brazilian football. Despite interest from São Paulo, the player opted to remain with Al-Hilal until at least January 2026, keeping future opportunities in the domestic market open.
At Al-Hilal, the number 9 lost his place after the arrival of Darwin Núñez , signed from Liverpool. Under coach Inzaghi's guidance, Marcos Leonardo was not registered for the local league, but he will continue to play in the Asian Champions League, the main showcase for football in the Middle East, which keeps his name in the spotlight for interested parties.
São Paulo, which expressed interest in signing him, struggled to compete with foreign offers, which is Al-Hilal's priority in the event of a sale. In this context, Flamengo is closely monitoring Marcos Leonardo, considering him as an option to strengthen its attack in 2026.
Internally, Marcos Leonardo has never hidden his desire to return to Brazil. Despite his stated preference for São Paulo, sources close to the striker indicate that Flamengo 's sports project and investment power could be decisive in a future negotiation.
At Gávea, Marcos Leonardo's name is being considered as part of a potential offensive overhaul. The club is planning offensive changes in 2026 and sees the forward as a young player with the potential for a significant technical return.
La Plata Club faced River Plate in an Argentine football classic and was defeated in the last match before the game with Mengão
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 .
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.
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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