In the last round of the Libertadores group stage, Flamengo, now under the command of coach Tite, saw its long undefeated streak as home team come to an end. The 1-0 defeat marked the end of a run of 28 matches without losing at home in the competition. The negative result was a shock for the fans, mainly because it occurred at a crucial moment in the season and because of the expectations surrounding the team led by a renowned coach like Tite.

The last time Flamengo had been defeated at Maracanã by the Libertadores was in April 2019, when Peñarol beat the red-black team by the same score of 1-0. The current setback, therefore, brought back memories of that game, creating a feeling of déjà vu among fans . It is worth remembering that, at that time, Flamengo was in a moment of transition and seeking to consolidate itself as one of the powers of South American football.

With the arrival of Tite at the helm of Flamengo, the expectation was that the team would gain tactical consistency and competitiveness in important tournaments, such as the Libertadores itself. Tite, who has a respected CV, mainly for his work in the Brazilian national team, was hired with the mission of making Flamengo become dominant again both on the national and international scene.

The defeat at home, however , served as a cold water for part of the fans who expected a quiet victory. Their unbeaten record at home was seen as one of Flamengo's trump cards in continental competition, a guarantee of strength within their domains. By losing this status, the team will now need to deal with the pressure and doubts that arise from this result.

After the 1-0 defeat to Peñarol, in the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals, coach Tite held a press conference at Maracanã. The team did not perform well and was booed by the fans. Despite the setback, the coach remained confident for the second leg, which will be held in Uruguay.

Regarding the boos coming from the stands, Tite admitted that the fans' dissatisfaction is understandable. "Of course this hurts, especially on the human side. But experience shows that, when you deliver a good production, the fan's reaction is proportional to the love they feel for the club", said the coach, highlighting the emotional bond between the fans and the Most Dear.

The coach was also asked about the difficulty of Mengão in achieving victories away from home in the Libertadores, since 2022. The last victory away from home came on August 31, 2022, against Vélez Sarsfield, with an impressive 4-0. "We have a great opportunity to break this sequence This is part of the history of football, and I believe we are fully capable of getting there and changing this scenario", replied Tite, showing optimism.

Tite guaranteed that the team will be more effective in Uruguay, promising a better performance. "Within two or three minutes, we score the goal, and from that point on, we work on the result. In some moments we were hasty, and the opposing goalkeeper also had merit. But I'm confident that we will create half of the opportunities and convert them into goals there. You can charge me later", said the coach, projecting a positive scenario for the second leg.

The possible signing of Andrew Pereira is part of Flamengoto seek young promises on the international market to reinforce its youth categories. The club has increasingly invested in training new talents, with the expectation that these players could, in the future, join the professional squad or yield good results in possible negotiations.

Flamengo's interest in Andrew Pereira also aligns with the club's policy of diversifying the nationalities of its base players, expanding the range of South American talents who can bring different characteristics and playing styles to the team. The choice of a Venezuelan player, playing in Argentina, highlights DSFLA's wide observation network and ability to identify young people with potential in markets that are often little explored by other major Brazilian clubs.

Although there is no formal proposal yet, Flamengo has already started to analyze the necessary conditions for the deal to come to fruition. This includes a financial assessment, in addition to understanding Newell's Old Boys' expectations regarding a possible negotiation. The Argentine club, which traditionally trains and sells young talents to the international market, may see Andrew Pereira as an opportunity to make a good deal.

The arrival of Andrew Pereira at Flamengo would, without a doubt, be an addition interesting for the red and black base, which already has other promising young people in its squad. The club's objective is that, with time and adequate development, Andrew can become an option for the main team, following the path of other athletes who started in the youth categories and are now highlights in Brazilian and international football.