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Before the semi-final of the Copa do Brasil on Sunday, Flamengo has an important classic ahead of them. The match with Fluminense, today (17), 8pm, at Maracanã, could provide important answers for coach Filipe Luís in assembling the team that will try to secure a place in the final of the knockout tournament.
Fla will have important absences for the match. Gerson, De la Cruz and Erick Pulgar are out after playing for the teams in the Qualifiers. The commission reevaluated those selected and still has Varela as a doubt. Gonzalo Plata and Arrascaeta could be options among the reserves. This will give space for some athletes.
Filipe Luís he had several days to train for the first time at Flamengo. As he assumed in a busy week, he only had two training sessions with the full squad before this break. Now, he had long activities, focusing on the physical part and intensity to show what he wants on the field.
The classic can be an opportunity to resolve doubts. In attack, for example, Filipe defined Bruno Henrique and Gabigol as a duo in the first two games, but Michael returned after injury. With more training, the striker can claim a place in the team, just like Gonzalo Plata, who lost his starting spot, and even Matheus Gonçalves, tested in the team.
The sides are the sectors that were most open at the beginning of the work. On the right, Wesley seems to have won Varela's place and can confirm this. On the left, each match had a starter, but the first indication is that Alex Sandro will be chosen. He is returning from muscle discomfort. Performances can define what the coach wants for the semifinal.
In defense , Filipe may have the chance to test another formation. In full condition after not being used in the national team, Fabrício Bruno could gain an opportunity due to absences and fight for a place in the semifinals. Léo Ortiz, who took the place in the last two matches, should be used as a midfielder again, giving the coach more alternatives.
In the middle -field there are open possibilities. This is because the absence of the usually titular names can make room for others, such as Alcaraz. He has been performing well in games and training and, therefore, can expand the competition in the sector. With Arrascaeta and De la Cruz presenting delicate physical conditions, the Argentine can open up space. Allan may also have a chance to reverse his bad form.
Flamengo and Fluminense face each other at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. On Sunday, the clash with Corinthians at Neo Quimica Arena will be at 4pm (Brasília time).
Recovered, defender returns to Filipe Luís's team for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals; Jorginho is doubtful and could be out
18 Set 2025 | 12:20 |
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Flamengo will have an important reinforcement for the duel this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Defender Léo Ortiz returns to the starting lineup after serving an automatic suspension in the Brasileirão and is confirmed for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes.
In addition to Léo Ortiz , other players are available again for Filipe Luís , including Varela and Bruno Henrique, who were rested against Juventude. Alex Sandro and Jorginho, on the other hand, remain doubtful and will have their fitness assessed shortly before the match.
Right-back Guillermo Varela, the team's starting right-back, is on the field with a yellow card. If he receives another warning, the Uruguayan will be out of the second leg, scheduled for September 25th at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata.
To face Estudiantes, Flamengo must maintain the base of the team that has been playing: Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
Eduardo Domínguez will have almost his entire squad available for the game later today. He's expected to field the following: Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain, and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.
The full-back has a yellow card and, if he receives another punishment at the Maracanã, he will be out of the decisive clash in Argentina in the quarterfinals.
18 Set 2025 | 11:59 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (18) , at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Estudiantes at Maracanã for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. In addition to the weight of the confrontation, coach Filipe Luís needs to manage an extra concern: right-back Guillermo Varela is suspended and could become an important absence for the return leg , scheduled for September 25, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata.
After resting some starters over the weekend, Filipe Luís will have reinforcements for the match. Varela, Bruno Henrique, and Léo Ortiz return after absences against Juventude , increasing the team's strength. Meanwhile, Alex Sandro and Jorginho are doubtful and will have their fitness assessed hours before the game.
On the other side, Estudiantes will have confirmed absences. Coach Eduardo Domínguez will be without González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré, both in the medical department. Even so, 27 players traveled to Rio de Janeiro and completed their final training session at Fluminense's training center in the West Zone. The Argentine team reaches the quarterfinals after defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 on aggregate.
FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saul, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
ESTUDIATES (Coach: Eduardo Domínguez): Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.
La Plata Club goes to Rio de Janeiro to face Mengão at Maracanã for the first leg of the competition's quarterfinals
18 Set 2025 | 11:33 |
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On Thursday night (September 18), Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at Maracanã , 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 exclusive broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez acknowledges the difficulty of the match, but is confident in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes arrives with high morale: they 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, against Botafogo.
Probable line-up: Fernando Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Tiago Palacios, Gabriel Neves, Santiago Ascacíbar, Mikel Amondarain and Cristian Medina; Guido Carrillo.
Estudiantes will be without key players for the Rio clash. 33-year-old defender González Pírez, a River Plate alumnus, suffered a Grade 3 injury to his right hamstring and is expected to be out for at least a month, missing both games against Flamengo .
In attack, Colombian Edwuin Cetré, 27, is also out. He suffered a grade 1 muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg and will not play at the Maracanã . However, he is expected to recover for the return leg, scheduled for September 25th in La Plata.
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