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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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Mengão striker was speculated at the São Paulo club recently
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Leila Pereira, who leads Palmeiras as president, rejected the possibility of hiring Gabigol, whose name has been mentioned as a target for the São Paulo club lately. In an interview with the "ge" portal, the Verdão director refuted any rumors of negotiations with the Flamengo attacker, emphasizing that trying to bring him in at this time would be considered harassment, something she does not consider ethical.
– With regards to Gabigol, there is absolutely no negotiation and we cannot, that would be harassment, I would never do that. This is not true – said Leila Pereira, asked about the possibility of signing the red-black striker.
Gabigol is under contract with Flamengo until December 2024 and can sign a pre-contract with any team to from the middle of the year. In recent weeks, the attacker was mentioned as a target for Palmeiras by Band presenter and former player Neto.
Gabriel was found guilty by the Anti-Doping Sports Court (TJD-AD) for attempted fraud in an exam anti-doping. As a result, the striker is suspended until April 2025 and cannot take the field or train professionally. However, Gabigol is seeking a suspensive effect on the punishment at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
ABEL FERREIRA TALKS ABOUT THE ATTACKER'S ARRIVALThis Wednesday On Friday (17), Palmeiras faced Internacional in the second round of the Brazilian Championship and lost 1-0 at home. After the game, coach Abel Ferreira commented on the rumors involving Gabigol, a Flamengo, and highlighted the next clash between the two teams, scheduled for Sunday (21).
— If I would like? It's not ours. He (Gabigol) is from Flamengo. The question is interesting, but I only talk about our athletes and I value our players. Today was a difficult, tough defeat that we are not used to. I want to recover our players and we have the opportunity to face Gabigol's team next Sunday (21) and show a reaction to this result, and that's what's important —, began Abel Ferreira.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Follow the match live here:
Rubro-negro takes the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU)
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The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores continue with intense and balanced games. Last Wednesday (18), Botafogo and São Paulo played out a goalless draw at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth mentioning that the winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol (URU), who face each other on Thursday (19).
Botafogo and São Paulo played an exciting game from start to finish. In the first half, General Severiano's team dominated the actions, had more possession and shots, even hitting the São Paulo post. However, the Morumbi team managed to hold on to the result.
At the break, São Paulo grew in performance and made the match more balanced. In the complementary stage, the Rio club created two opportunities, while the São Paulo club had one. However, the result was not changed, and the match ended 0-0.
With the result in Rio de Janeiro, the The clash between Botafogo and São Paulo remains open for the return match, at Morumbi, next Wednesday (25). The winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol, who will play the first leg this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.
Therefore, Flamengo and Peñarol will play the last match of the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. The game is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time). Therefore, the expectation is for a full house. This is because Mais Querido sold more than 55 thousand tickets.
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