Leverkusen just didn't make it rain this season
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German champions for the first time in history and two games away from completing an entire season without suffering a single defeat, Bayer Leverkusen has become the sensation of European football despite having a salary bill similar to that of Flamengo.
According to "Capology", a website that is a reference in financial matters in international football, Atalanta's opponent in the Europa League final, today, from 4pm (Brasília time), spends 63.4 million euros (R $352.3 million) per season with player remuneration.
The value is very similar to the cost of the Flamengo squad. Last year, the richest club in Brazil used R$339 million of its budget to pay salaries. In 2024, the tendency is for this cost to rise at least a little.
With the salary bill at the same level as of a Brazilian team, Leverkusen spends much less on the football department than clubs that were surpassed on the field by them throughout the season.
Bayern Munich, owner of a hegemony of 11 years in the Bundesliga until being beaten by Xabi Alonso's men, paying 273.4 million euros per year (R$ 1.5 billion) and salaries. The expenditure of Borussia Dortmund, Germany's representative in the Champions League decision, is around 121.3 million euros (R$ 673.3 million).
In addition to them, RB Leipzig also has a more expensive squad than the "aspirin team": 87.8 million euros (R$ 487.3 million). In other words, Leverkusen, which has already made history due to its performance in the current season, is only the fourth most expensive team in Germany.
Most expensive players< According to "Capology", Spanish left-back Alejandro Grimaldo and Czech center forward Patrik Schick are Leverkusen's two highest-paid players. The salary of each of them (6 million euros per season, or R$33.3 million) exceeds that of any Flamengo athlete. Making historyLeverkusen's unbeaten run has now lasted 51 matches and is the longest in the history of European football.
The German team lost for the last time in their farewell to the last edition of the German Bundesliga (3-0 to Bochum, on May 27th). Afterwards, they accumulated 42 wins and had nine draws.
To complete an entire unbeaten season, Leverkusen only needs to "survive" two more games: the Europa League final and the German Cup final, against Kaiserslautern, from the second division, on Saturday.
If they don't lose any of these games (not even on penalties), Leverkusen will also close 2023/24 with three titles, as they were crowned German champions in the middle April, with five advance rounds.
Vini Jr and his moment of love with Flamengo
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After training for the Brazilian team aiming for the Copa América, a simple gesture, but full of meaning, caught the attention of those who were present. Striker Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid star and one of the great names of the new generation of Brazilian stars, stopped to meet some fans who were eagerly awaiting a chance to interact with their idol. Between autographs and selfies, a specific moment stood out and quickly spread across social media.
In the middle of the crowd, a red and black fan asked a direct question that many Flamengo fans have been asking since Vinicius Junior left for Europe: "You will return to Flamengo someday?". Without hesitation, the player replied firmly and with a smile on his face: "I will, of course!" Vini's response, as he is affectionately called by his fans, was received with enthusiasm by those present and became one of the most talked about topics of the day. The moment was captured by TNT Sports cameras and soon went viral, sending red and black fans into a frenzy.
FLAMENGO IN THE HEART OF VINI JR
Vinicius Junior has always made his affection and gratitude for Flamengo, the club that revealed him and gave him the chance to show his talent to the world. His trajectory at the Rio club was meteoric. In 2017, he debuted for the first team at just 16 years old and quickly made a name for himself, catching the attention of European giants. The following year, he was sold to Real Madrid for around 45 million euros, one of the biggest transfers in the history of Brazilian football.
Even though he played for one of the biggest clubs in the world, Vini never hid his desire to , one day, wear the Flamengo shirt again. In several interviews, he had already spoken about the special affection he has for the club and the fans, but the statement made directly to the fans brought new hope to the red and blacks.
The entity also recalled a recent adjustment to the calendar, when it decided to suspend rounds 7 and 8
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The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) published an official note refuting the criticisms made by coach Tite, from Flamengo, about the calendar of the Brazilian Championship. The entity highlighted the complexity of preparing the annual football calendar in the country and argued that its decisions always seek to preserve the physical integrity of athletes.
In the note, CBF highlighted that the Brazilian football calendar is a puzzle, dividing the 365 days of the year between holidays, pre-season, FIFA dates, CONMEBOL competitions, national and state competitions, among other commitments. According to the entity, despite the difficulties in accommodating the dates of the various competitions, concern for the health of the players is constant.7
CBF REBATES THE CRITIQUES MADE BY TITE
The CBF mentions that the General Competition Regulations (RGC) of 2024 establish a minimum interval of 66 hours between the end of a match and the start of the next, ensuring that no team plays three times in a row as home or away. This minimum interval, according to the entity, is a measure to preserve the physical integrity of athletes.
A CBF stated that matches on consecutive days, such as Thursday and Sunday or Wednesday and Saturday, are necessary and are nothing new in the football scene. football, whether in Brazil or abroad. The note refuted Tite's suggestion that Flamengo was being harmed, mentioning that the club's matches were scheduled for Maracanã, eliminating any strain caused by travel.
Flamengo faces a series of absences
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Flamengo took the lead in the Brazilian Championship after beating Bahia 2-1, in a match held on Thursday night (20), at Maracanã. The red-black team's goals were scored by Gerson and David Luiz, taking Tite's team to 21 points, one more than Botafogo, now second-place. Despite the triumph, the game brought some challenges for Flamengo.
Flamengo faces a series of absences, but will have an important return for the next match. Fabrício Bruno, who was suspended against Bahia, is available again and can reinforce the team in the classic against Fluminense. Coach Tite, who had been using four defenders as starters due to their absences, will now have to make strategic decisions with the return of Ayrton Lucas and Allan.
With the return of Fabrício Bruno and other players, Tite will need to define the starting defense duo for the match against Fluminense. Tactical flexibility and squad management will be crucial for the coach, especially considering the recent challenges faced by the team.
Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday (23/06), at 4pm, at Maracanã, to play the classic against Fluminense in the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. Tite's team will seek to maintain their leadership in the tournament and overcome the challenges posed by recent absences and the need for tactical adjustments.
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