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What time does Flamengo play today? Find out where to watch the match against Internacional
17 Ago 2025 | 10:49
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Flamengo's loss to Santos in the last round knocked them out of the lead. Cruzeiro, which beat Fluminense, took the lead with 30 points—three more than the Rubro-Negro. Under Filipe Luís's leadership, Flamengo needs a positive result to prevent the Minas Gerais team from growing in advantage. The pressure is intense, especially against a direct rival and a referee with a controversial history.
Raphael Claus is considered one of the country's top referees. But with Flamengo, his numbers and decisions raise questions. He has refereed 44 Flamengo matches, with numerous criticisms involving penalty calls and red cards. Most of the controversies occurred in classic matches. Check out some of the controversies below:
Penalty on Léo Pereira (2024): Claus awarded a controversial penalty to Fluminense. Marquinhos was off-balance, but the penalty was awarded. The game ended 2-0 to Fluminense—Filipe Luís's first loss as coach.
Goal wrongly disallowed against Vasco (2023): At São Januário, Pedro scored and had the goal disallowed for questionable offside. VAR confirmed the decision, but the footage was unconvincing.
Red card for Gabigol (2022): In a derby against Botafogo, Claus sent off Gabigol for complaining. The decision was criticized as excessive.
VAR review ignored (2021): In the Fla-Flu match, Claus did not go to the monitor to review a possible clear penalty on Bruno Henrique. The refereeing committee later acknowledged the error.
Questionable fouling practices (several games): Recurring complaints about different criteria for opposing teams, especially in physical situations. On social media, the #ForaClaus trend returned to the spotlight after the refereeing decision for the Fla-Flu match was announced. Fans cite "bias" in decisions that harm the club in decisive moments.
It's not just controversies. Some of Claus 's decisions have directly impacted defeats, points losses, and even eliminations. In tight matches, a refereeing error can define the outcome. With Claus, the fans' confidence level is practically zero. Claus's appointment raises questions about the CBF's judgment.
Colorado is expected to make important changes to the team that faces Mais Querido, in a direct clash for the Brasileirão, this Sunday.
17 Ago 2025 | 12:26 |
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Internacional and Flamengo face each other this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship Series A. The duel will be held at the Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre, and should mark changes in the Gaucho team , which will have to deal with absences and the possibility of saving players with a view to the rest of the season.
Internacional's likely lineup includes Rochet; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel, and Bernabei; Luis Otávio, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado, and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia . This is the foundation outlined by coach Roger Machado, who has been adjusting the team to balance the competitions it competes in.
Colorado will have six definite absences for the match against Flamengo . Tabata is serving a suspension, while Carbonero (left thigh injury), Mercado (right calf injury), Ivan (left knee arthroscopy), Bruno Gomes (left knee surgery) and Lucca Drummond (right knee surgery) remain under medical treatment.
Furthermore, with the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 second leg in mind, some starters could be rested. If Mathias is rested, Enner Valencia could regain his place after two games without playing. Vitinho and Borré are also considered options to form the Colorado attack.
In the Brasileirão standings, Flamengo leads the way with 40 points from 18 rounds, with 12 wins , four draws, and only two losses. Internacional sits in 12th place with six wins, six draws, and six losses, trying to get closer to qualifying for continental competitions.
Mengão visits the Gaucho team this Sunday for the Brazilian Championship in the midst of the Libertadores dispute and with changes in the lineup
17 Ago 2025 | 12:11 |
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This Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo faces Internacional at Beira-Rio for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship Series A. The Mais Querido has 40 points in 17 games and leads the competition.
The Brasileirão clash takes place between the two decisive duels of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. In the first leg, at Maracanã, Mengão won 1-0. The return leg will be played next Wednesday (20), also at Beira-Rio, at 9:30 pm. The winner will face Cerro Porteño-PAR or Estudiantes-ARG in the quarterfinals.
Coach Filipe Luís will have to deal with injuries and possible returns for the match. Erick Pulgar remains out after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his right foot and is a confirmed absence.
De La Cruz has returned to the squad, as he no longer has any pain in his left knee, as has defender Danilo. Emerson Royal, who suffered a sprained ankle with a slight strain , may not play.
Flamengo 's likely lineup for this Sunday includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Allan (Evertton Araújo), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Internacional should take to the field with: Rochet; Alan Benítez, Clayton Sampaio, Victor Gabriel and Bernabei; Luis Otávio, Bruno Henrique, Gustavo Prado and Vitinho; Borré and Valencia.
Mais Querido defends its lead in the Brazilian Championship against the Gaucho team away from home, in a game that precedes the Libertadores final.
17 Ago 2025 | 11:46 |
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This Sunday (17), at Beira-Rio, Flamengo faces Internacional in the 20th round of Série A. The ball rolls at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), in a clash that pits teams at different moments in the table against each other. Mengão seeks to maintain the lead, while Colorado tries to get closer to the G-6.
With 40 points from 17 matches, Flamengo heads into this round in first place. Cruzeiro, with 37 points from 19 games, is the only team that can match the red-and-black team's tally this weekend. Internacional, meanwhile, sits in 11th place with 24 points and is looking to bounce back.
The match will be broadcast exclusively on Premiere , Grupo Globo's pay-per-view service, available with a monthly or annual subscription. The match, which marks the first leg of the Brasileirão 's second half, will be played at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio Stadium in Porto Alegre.
INTERNATIONAL: Rochet; Benítez, Vitão (Clayton Sampaio), Victor Gabriel (Juninho) and Bernabei; Richard, Alan Rodríguez (Bruno Henrique), Vitinho, Bruno Tabata and Gustavo Prado; Borré (Ricardo Mathias). Coach: Roger Machado
FLAMENGO: Rossi; Varela, Leo Ortiz (Danilo), Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, Saul, Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araujo and Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luis
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