Narrator believes that the top shelf of Brazilian football could gain a new member soon
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After the end of the 10th round of the Brasileirão, João Guilherme sees two favorites for the title. Taking into account the results of Palmeiras and Flamengo, the announcer has no doubt that the rivals are the strongest teams in the championship. While Verdão thrashed Atlético-MG, away from home, the Rio team, full of absences, drew against Athletico, at the Ligga Arena.
Even though Palmeiras and Flamengo are at the highest level, João Guilherme considers that there is a threat nearby. This is because Botafogo, current leader of the Brasileirão, is seen as a club capable of overcoming the most powerful clubs in national football.
“This round left a very clear message: Flamengo and Palmeiras gave a great demonstration strength. Palmeiras beat a direct candidate for the title, Atlético-MG, which has one of the best squads in Brazil. Flamengo drew with Athletico, at the Ligga Arena, with 10 absences. Palmeiras and Flamengo are still the most competitive teams to beat in Brazilian football.”, said João Guilherme, live on YouTube.
“Botafogo is doing very well. It's a team that can go head to head with Palmeiras and Flamengo.”, he added.
Afterwards, João Guilherme highlighted the main strengths of Palmeiras and Flamengo. On the side of the current two-time Brazilian champion, the work of Abel Ferreira, who also has absences, was praised. Meanwhile, Rubro-Negro's extraordinary squad gained space in the discourse.
“Palmeiras is a tough nut to crack. It's annoying for the opponent. Abel loses players, adds others and maintains his competitive style. It's a sick team. Flamengo was without an entire team. Did you see the team he put on the field? Tite is taking control of the situation. Can you imagine Flamengo when the 10 guys from abroad return?”, he said.
The teams face each other on Sunday (29)
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Flamengo was eliminated from the Libertadores after a goalless draw against Peñarol (URU), in Montevideo, and now focuses again on the Brazilian Championship. Athletico-PR, Rubro-Negro's next opponent, was beaten 4-1 this Thursday (26) by Racing (ARG) and also said goodbye to the continental competition, only to the Copa Sudamericana.
Having won the first leg 1-0, in Curitiba, Athletico-PR could even draw, which would advance to the semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana. However, Racing opened the scoring a minute into the game through Agustín Almendra. Still in the initial stage, Adrián Martínez scored twice, and the Argentines took a 3-0 lead.
At the break, Nikão pulled one back for Athletico-PR. However, Racing once again opened up a large lead after Gastón Martínez made it 4-1 in the final stretch. The Brazilian team even looked for a reaction, but had a goal disallowed in stoppage time.
In this way, Racing advanced to face Corinthians, next Flamengo's opponent in the Copa do Brasil, with the games set for October. Finally, Cruzeiro and Lanús (ARG), who eliminated Libertad (PAR) and Independiente Medellín (COL), play the other match of the phase.
Athletico-PR has gone seven matches without winning in the Brazilian Championship. During this period, the people from Paraná stopped fighting for a place in the Libertadores and got closer to the relegation zone. Therefore, the team fired coach Martín Varini and agreed to hire Lucho González, who debuted in a rout against Racing, in the Copa Sudamericana. FLAMENGO X ATHLETICO-PRThus, with both teams focused on the Brazilian Championship, the game between Flamengo and Athletico-PR takes place on Sunday (29), at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a duel valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.
Camisa 14 ignored Brazilian journalists
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Holder of Flamengo this Thursday (26), in the goalless draw against Peñarol (URU), which resulted in the elimination of the red-black team in the Copa Libertadores, Arrascaeta drew attention in the mixed zone . This is because the number 14 gave interviews only to Uruguayan journalists.
After the match at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, the Flamengo squad, together with the red and black board, passed through the mixed zone. However, despite the appeal of the Coluna do Fla team, Arrascaeta avoided the Brazilian press. The Uruguayan midfielder only spoke to Uruguayan journalists and left the space quickly.
Apart from Arrascaeta, the president of Flamengo, Rodolfo Landim, also avoided interviews with the press present in the mixed zone. Mais Querido's representative went straight to the bus that was outside the stadium. The professionals' decision generated criticism from the Nation on social media.
The departure of number 14Arrascaeta was Flamengo's starter and played the 90 minutes against Peñarol. However, the player could do little. In the match, the midfielder didn't create any chances, finished twice and had just one defensive action. After the duel, the Uruguayan was criticized by Zinho during the 'ESPN' broadcast.
“De La Cruz and Arrascaeta didn't play today. They ran, they dedicated themselves, but I'm talking about technical quality”, said Zinho, shortly after the end of the match in Montevideo. In addition to the number 14, the former Mais Querido player criticized Nicolás de la Cruz and coach Tite.
Next appointmentWith Arrascaeta available, the Flamengo now focuses again on the Brazilian Championship. The Rio team faces Athletico-PR on Sunday (29), at 8 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a game valid for the 28th round of the national tournament.
Brazilian clashes are the attraction of the continental tournament
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The Copa Libertadores da América continues in full swing, and Flamengo only takes to the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU). Meanwhile, this Wednesday (18), two duels between Brazilian teams mark another stage of the competition. Fluminense and Atlético-MG, as well as São Paulo and Botafogo, face each other in the first legs of the quarter-finals.
The first clash takes place at 7pm (Brasília time), when Fluminense hosts Atlético-MG. MG at Maracanã. Then, at 9:30 pm, São Paulo visits Botafogo at the Nilton Santos Stadium. The return games are scheduled for September 25th, with Atlético-MG hosting Fluminense at MRV Arena and São Paulo facing Botafogo at Morumbi.
7pm – Fluminense x Atlético-MG – Maracanã
9:30pm – Botafogo x São Paulo – Nilton Santos Stadium
Brasília time
In the round of 16, Fluminense secured their place by eliminating Grêmio on penalties. Current Libertadores champion, the Laranjeiras club seeks to defend its title. Atlético-MG, in turn, achieved a tight classification against San Lorenzo (ARG), after drawing 1-1 in the first leg and winning 1-0 in the return.
Botafogo, who dreams with its first continental title, enters the field after beating Palmeiras in the round of 16 with an aggregate score of 4 to 3. São Paulo advanced by eliminating Nacional (URU) with an aggregate score of 2 to 0.
AND FLAMENGO?
Flamengo plays in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores this Thursday (19), against Peñarol. The match is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã, ending the first stage duels.
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