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With a reserve team, Flamengo loses to Grêmio and completes three games without a win

Mais Querido came to dominate the confrontation, but did not make good on the chances he had

22 Set 2024 | 20:31 |

On Sunday night (22), Flamengo faced Grêmio, in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The team from Rio Grande do Sul won by a score of 3 to 2, in a match in which Mais Querido dominated at all times. With the result, Rubro-Negro dropped one position in the league table, as São Paulo won and occupied fourth place.

MATCH SUMMARY

< Flamengo dominated the first half against Grêmio. This is because Rubro-Negro had a total of 10 shots compared to four from the team from Rio Grande do Sul. However, the Grêmio team was the first to open the scoring, with Cristaldo hitting the first time from outside the area, in the 11th minute. Mais Querido's goal only came in the 24th minute, with Matheus Gonçalves receiving a beautiful assist from Carlos Alcaraz and hitting from outside the area.

Mais Querido continued to dominate the match until 30 minutes into the first half. However, seeking to take the favorable result into the break, Grêmio "woke up" and threatened Rubro-Negro's goal. In the final minutes of the first half, the game was tight and Flamengo also managed to bring danger to the goal of the team from Rio Grande do Sul, with Carlinhos, Ayrton Lucas and Alcaraz having great opportunities, but which were not completed and with the highlight of goalkeeper Marchesín.

In the second half, Mais Querido continued to dominate, but Grêmio grew and brought constant danger to Rubro-Negro's goal. At 12' of the second half, Carlinhos and Kannemann had a disagreement and the Flamengo striker was sent off after hitting his arm in the defender's face.

With one more, Grêmio dominated the match and after precise moves, the team from Rio Grande do Sul scored the second goal, with Diego Costa at 37', after receiving an assist from Gustavo Martins.

However, Flamengo did not give up and after Tite put Felipe Teresa on the field, the team began to dominate the confrontation. At 44', the jewel of the base noticed the confusion inside the area and scored for Rubro-Negro with a header. But Mais Querido ended up being defeated.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Now, Flamengo's squad focuses on the big decision against Peñarol, in the quarterfinals. final of the Libertadores. Mais Querido returns to the field next Thursday (26), at 7pm, in Uruguay. Remembering that Rubro-Negro needs to reverse the 1-0 scoreline to qualify for the semi-finals.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

With a reserve team, Flamengo loses to Grêmio and completes three games without a win