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The sequence of duels between Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Sul begins this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. Goalkeeper Rossi explained that Flamengo is prepared to deal with commitments in different competitions , highlighting the importance of remaining calm and focused at each stage.

" They are two different competitions, each competition has its own differences . We will always try to play to win. We know that there are 180 minutes in the Libertadores and, in the middle of that, we have the Brasileirão game," he said before concluding.

" We'll first prepare for the Libertadores game , then the Brasileirão game, and only then think about the Libertadores again. We have to stay calm," said the goalkeeper who was important in Flamengo's victory over Mirassol.

DATES AND TIMES DEFINED

The first meeting will be on Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the Libertadores . On Sunday (17), the teams will face each other again for the Brasileirão, at 6:30 pm, at Beira-Rio Stadium. The final duel takes place the following Wednesday (20), also at Beira-Rio, starting at 9:30 pm, deciding who will advance to the quarterfinals of the continental tournament.

FLAMENGO AND INTERNACIONAL

After falling in the Copa do Brasil, both teams sought to regain confidence. Last Saturday (09), Mengão beat Mirassol 2-1 at Maracanã , securing the symbolic title of the first round of the Brasileirão. Internacional beat Bragantino 3-1 away from home, ending a four-game winless streak.

Flamengo beat Mirassol 2-1 last Saturday (09), in the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. After the final whistle, football director José Boto published a photo next to Pedro, in a gesture that attracted attention behind the scenes. The record was interpreted as a possible sign of reconciliation between the director and player, who were at the center of a recent controversy.

The episode that rocked the relationship came to light in July, when the press revealed a screenshot in which Boto expressed his intention to negotiate Pedro, provided a financially advantageous offer emerged. The disclosure of the conversation caused discomfort in the striker , who felt exposed and demotivated.

As a result, the number 9 showed a drop in performance in training and ended up being cut from two matches, against São Paulo and Santos. The situation sparked debate about the internal climate within the squad and the relationship between management and players.

RELATIONSHIP IS APPARENTLY REESTABLISHED

Once the difficult period was over, Pedro returned to training and was once again a starter. In the match against Mirassol, he formed the attack alongside Samuel Lino and Gonzalo Plata . The player's presence alongside the manager in the post-match post suggests that the impasse may have been resolved internally.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGE

With a full squad, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (13) to face Internacional, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The clash is valid for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.

The victory over Mirassol, last Saturday (09), kept Flamengo at the top of the Brasileirão and also guaranteed the club an expressive mark this season: more than 1 million tickets sold in 2025 .

With 60,331 paying spectators (64,018 in attendance) in the match valid for the 20th round, Rubro-Negro reached 1,037,365 fans in 23 home games this year . Of this total, 21 were played at Maracanã, while one took place in Aracaju and another in São Luís.

The survey, conducted by the 'Gato Mestre' portal, reinforces the strength of the Nação Rubro-Negra, which has closely followed the team led by Filipe Luís in pursuit of its season objectives. The Club World Cup was not included in the list.

BRANDS AND RECORDS IN 2025

Flamengo 's largest home crowd of the year was recorded in the Campeonato Carioca final, when 64,351 fans watched the goalless draw with Fluminense , securing the title for the "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved). The club also leads the rankings for average attendance in Brazil. In the Brasileirão alone, the average attendance exceeds 53,000 people per game, placing it in sole first place nationally.

NATION PUT ON A SHOW AGAIN AGAINST MIRASSOL

The match against Mirassol ranks eighth in Flamengo 's top 10 attendance figures for 2025. The list includes the Carioca match, six Brasileirão matches, two Libertadores matches, and one Copa do Brasil match. Considering only national championship matches, the victory over the São Paulo team ranks fourth in terms of paying attendance.

NEXT CHALLENGE

After securing three more points in the Brasileirão, Flamengo turns its focus to the Copa Libertadores . This Wednesday (13), Rubro-Negro faces Internacional, at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the first leg of the round of 16. The return match will be on the 20th, at Beira-Rio.