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BRUNO HENRIQUE EXCITES FAN AT MARACANÃ

A young fan won the star's shirt in the victory against Athlético-PR and Nação won a goal

Bruno Henrique
Bruno Henrique

06 Jul 2023 | 13:24 |

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Bruno Henrique presented a gift to a child fan at the end of the game this Wednesday (05). Flamengo had just won the first leg against Athlético-PR in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. The player was one of the highlights of the game, scoring the winning goal.


The young fan took a sign to Maracanã with the words: “Bruno Henrique, give me your shirt”. In the video disclosed on social networks, Bruno goes close to the crowd with the clear objective of presenting the child with the Sacred Mantle. Around, everyone is jubilant with the presence of the ace. The young man did not hide his emotion and vibrated a lot with the present, screaming and jumping. He hugged his father, also a Flamengo fan, and said: Thank you, Bruno, thanks. Ah, it's Bruno Henrique!”, sang the red-black man, with a big smile on his face.


Bruno Henrique was a fundamental part of this victory against Athlético-PR. Mengão conceded a goal in the opening minutes of the match and only managed to recover in the second half. First came a goal by Pedro - from the penalty spot - and with 20 minutes left to go, he scored once again, driving the more than 60,000 Nação fans present to madness.


It was the Flamengo supporters who asked for Bruno Henrique. While the team was still losing 1-0, people started to shout the name of the striker who was on the bench. The coach, Jorge Sampaoli, responded to requests and replaced Victor Hugo with shirt number 27 at 22' of the second half. Four minutes was enough time for Bruno to respond to the red-black clamor and scored the winning goal.

With the 2 X1, Mengão will play for a draw, at the Arena da Baixada, next Wednesday (12), to take the place in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil.


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Flamengo vs Estudiantes - where to watch, probable lineup and time

The decisive classic takes place this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, and teams with important returns and absences

Flamengo and Estudiantes prepare for a decisive duel at Maracanã in the first leg of the 2025 Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction
Flamengo and Estudiantes prepare for a decisive duel at Maracanã in the first leg of the 2025 Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction

17 Set 2025 | 18:00 |

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On the evening of this Thursday, September 18, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at the Maracanã Stadium , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN and on Disney+ streaming.


FLAMENGO HIGHLIGHTS


Coach Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements for the match , with the return of Bruno Henrique, who was rested due to thigh discomfort, and full-back Varela, who has recovered from pubalgia and is training normally.


On the other hand, Jorginho , Alex Sandro, and Erick Pulgar are still undergoing treatment for injuries and are unlikely to be included in the squad. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Coach: Filipe Luís.

STUDENTS' HIGHLIGHTS


Coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a tough match, but believes in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss to Botafogo.

Despite being without Eric Meza and Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who are injured, Domínguez emphasized the need for physical and mental focus to create difficulties for Flamengo at the Maracanã. The likely starting lineup is: Muslera; Román Gómez, González Pírez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Arzamendía; Ascacíbar, Amondarain, Palacios, José Sosa, and Cetré; and Facundo Farías . Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.



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Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes will have new additions to their lineup to face Flamengo

The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm

Estudiantes trains at Fluminense before facing Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores and tests defensive scheme - photo: reproduction
Estudiantes trains at Fluminense before facing Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores and tests defensive scheme - photo: reproduction

17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |

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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.


Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.


LINEUP AND POSSIBLE CHANGES


Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.

It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.


FLAMENGO WILL HAVE A CHALLENGE

With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.


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Flamengo will have changes in the lineup to face Estudiantes

Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores

Flamengo holds final training session before facing Estudiantes in the CONMEBOL Libertadores with possible changes to the lineup - photo: reproduction
Flamengo holds final training session before facing Estudiantes in the CONMEBOL Libertadores with possible changes to the lineup - photo: reproduction

17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |

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Flamengo could take to the field with a different formation to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The duel, decisive for the club's ambitions in the continental competition , will be broadcast live on Disney+.


Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.


A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.


JORGINHO IS A MISSING PARTY IN THE TEAM

According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.


MIDFIELD OPTIONS

Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.

Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.


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