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Carlo Ancelotti to attend Flamengo's decisive match at Maracanã

Brazilian National Team coach and Real Madrid striker Vini Jr. watch the match against Deportivo Táchira in the Libertadores

Carlo Ancelotti and Vini Jr. accompany Flamengo at Maracanã in a decisive match against Deportivo Táchira in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Carlo Ancelotti and Vini Jr. accompany Flamengo at Maracanã in a decisive match against Deportivo Táchira in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

26 Mai 2025 | 20:15 |

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This Wednesday (28), Maracanã will host a decisive match for the Libertadores and will also receive important visitors. Coach Carlo Ancelotti, recently announced as commander of the Brazilian National Team , will be present to closely monitor the players called up from Flamengo. The Rio de Janeiro team faces Deportivo Táchira, from Venezuela, in the last round of the group stage of the continental tournament.


The Italian's presence has the main objective of observing the performance of the athletes who are part of the first list released by him on Monday (26). In total, five Rubro-Negro players were called up: Léo Ortiz, Danilo, Alex Sandro, Gerson and Wesley. The match will be an opportunity for the coach to evaluate the performance of the called-up squad in loco.


VINI JR. WILL ALSO APPEAR AT MARACANÃ


In addition to Ancelotti, another well-known name will be in the stands . Vini Jr., who came through the youth ranks of Mais Querido , will be present at Maracanã. The Real Madrid striker, who is on a break in Brazil, will make a point of watching the club that revealed him , reinforcing his emotional bond with the Rio de Janeiro team.

The five players called up will report to the Brazilian National Team on June 2, after playing two important games for the club. Their performance on Wednesday will be crucial for Rubro-Negro's progress to the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The National Team's coaching staff will closely monitor the players' performance in the decisive match.


FLAMENGO DECIDES CLASSIFICATION

The clash against Deportivo Táchira from Venezuela is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with a full house expected at Maracanã. The result will decide Flamengo 's future in the main continental competition. The presence of idols and observers of the National Team adds a special atmosphere to the duel.


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Barcelona coach heaps praise on Flamengo ahead of U-20 World Cup

Barça will be Mengão's opponent this Saturday (23) at Maracanã for the intercontinental decision and coach Belletti talks about the greatness of Fla

Barcelona coach Belletti heaps praise on Flamengo ahead of the U-20 World Cup final - Photo: Reproduction/Lance
Barcelona coach Belletti heaps praise on Flamengo ahead of the U-20 World Cup final - Photo: Reproduction/Lance

22 Ago 2025 | 16:00 |

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The Crias do Ninho continue preparing for the big decision of the U-20 Club World Cup , which takes place this Saturday (23), against Barcelona (ESP) , at Maracanã. On the other side, the coach of the Spanish team, Juliano Belletti, celebrated the return to the stadium and highlighted the strength of Flamengo and the Nação Rubro-Negra.


Barcelona coach Belletti on Flamengo: "a great story with an impressive fan base"


"Being able to return to Maracanã, now as a coach, was something I saw as very difficult years ago. Today, returning to represent Barça, the club where I played and won titles , in front of a Flamengo team with a great history and an impressive fan base, is an experience that needs to be lived with the utmost intensity possible," Belletti told Lance!.


The coach also emphasized the importance of the match: " It will be Barcelona's first official game in Brazil in 125 years . And it will be at the Maracanã. More than anything, it's about representing the institution well, respecting Flamengo —the current Libertadores champion in this category—and showing what everyone expects: the club's DNA."

WILL FLAMENGO HAVE REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE FINAL?


Bruno Pivetti's team will have important reinforcements from the professional squad. João Victor, Matheus Gonçalves, Daniel Sales, and Lorran were released to join the under-20 group in the final . The Rubro-Negro won the title in 2024, defeating Olympiacos (GRE) 2-1 at Maracanã. Now, they will have the chance to win their second championship in front of their home fans.

WHEN IS THE GAME BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND BARCELONA?

The final between Flamengo and Barcelona, led by Belletti, takes place this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with a full house expected at the stadium. The match will be broadcast on Rede Globo (open TV) and SporTV (closed TV).


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Will it be sold out? See the partial ticket availability for Flamengo vs. Vitória

Mengão receives Leão this Monday (25) for the 21st round of the Brasileirão at Maracanã and the expectation is that the Nation will be present

Flamengo x Vitória at Maracanã again has the expectation of a full house for the Most Beloved - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Flamengo x Vitória at Maracanã again has the expectation of a full house for the Most Beloved - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

22 Ago 2025 | 15:00 |

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The Red-Black Nation once again promises to fill the Maracanã . Unlike many Brazilian football fans, Flamengo fans show up in force regardless of the day or time of the match. This Monday (25), Flamengo faces Vitória , at 9 pm (Brasília time), for the 21st round of the Brasileirão, and the Sacred Temple is expected to receive a large crowd.


So far, more than 35,000 tickets have been sold , with tickets still available for all sections of the stadium. More than 50,000 fans are expected to attend the match between the red-and-blacks at Maracanã.


HOW TO BUY TICKETS FOR FLAMENGO X VITÓRIA?


Tickets are still on sale at ingressos.flamengo.com.br . For the general public, prices range from R$80 (R$40 half-price) to R$400 (R$200 half-price) . Supporters receive special discounts.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE ANY CONFIRMED SKILLS?


Filipe Luís 's team will definitely be missing one player: Pulgar. The midfielder is still recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot . The Chilean is expected to return to action in late September, with the coach optimistic that he'll be available for the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.

WHEN DO THE TEAMS FACE EACH OTHER?

The ball rolls for Flamengo x Vitória this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a duel valid for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship . Mengão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 43 points, four more than Palmeiras, in second place. Leão is 17th, opening the relegation zone.


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Claudinho explains why the deal with Flamengo didn't go through: "it ended up that..."

Mengão tried to sign the midfielder from Zenit in more than one window, but was never able to close the deal with the Russians.

Claudinho explains that everything was agreed with Flamengo, but the deal didn't go through because Zenit wouldn't release it - Photo: Reproduction
Claudinho explains that everything was agreed with Flamengo, but the deal didn't go through because Zenit wouldn't release it - Photo: Reproduction

22 Ago 2025 | 14:00 |

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The saga involving Claudinho and Flamengo was one of the most significant in recent years in the transfer market. Flamengo attempted to sign the midfielder on several occasions, but always met with resistance from Zenit (RUS). Now, at Al Sadd (CAT), the player has opened up and blamed the Russian club for the failed negotiations.


Claudinho on failed negotiations with Flamengo: "they (Zenit) wouldn't release him"


"If I went to some team, like Flamengo or Palmeiras in Brazil, I might have had a chance with the national team too. But it turned out that they (Zenit) wouldn't release me and renew my contract to try to please the fans, and myself as well, so I wouldn't be sad at the club . They knew I wanted to leave, but they wouldn't release me, and when the window closed, they came and renewed it," said the midfielder in an interview with Flashscore.


Claudinho also made it clear that he genuinely wanted to play for Flamengo: "I really wanted to. I even spoke to some people at Flamengo . We had almost everything sorted out, but we just couldn't get it right with Zenit. These people sometimes think I used the offer to renew, but no. I really wanted to go."

WHEN WAS FLAMENGO'S LAST ATTEMPT FOR CLAUDINHO?


The last major move came in 2024, when then-president Rodolfo Landim confirmed a deal with Zenit . However, even after accepting the conditions proposed by the Rio de Janeiro club, the Russians backed down and abandoned the sale.

With negotiations falling through, Flamengo signed Argentine Charly Alcaraz, who cost R$110.6 million , becoming the club's most expensive signing. Lacking space under Filipe Luís, the midfielder was loaned to Everton (ENG), which exercised its purchase option.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

While Claudinho remains in Qatar, Flamengo focuses its efforts on the Brazilian Championship . Filipe Luís' team faces Vitória this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the competition.



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