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HOW IS THE MILLONARIO? CHECK OUT THE CURRENT MOMENT OF FLAMENGO'S 1ST RIVAL AT LIBERTADORES

With a considerable history, the Colombian team has a somewhat modest CV, but is still a worthy opponent for Mais Querido for this Tuesday's match

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The debut of the Libertadores will be tomorrow (02). Among the teams that will debut the tournament on the first day of the group stage are Cobresal, Barcelona SC, The Strongest, Grêmio, Deportivo Táchira, River Plate, Universitario, LDU Quito and, finally, Flamengo and Millonarios. Mais Querido will be on the field against its first rival at 7pm (Brasília time). But how is Millonarios doing lately?

Counting on the Palestino (CHI) and Bolívar (BOL), which are also in Group E, Millonarios is considered the most traditional and most relevant among the three. Still, the club is far from its greatest moments. The place in the continental competition was achieved after winning the title in the 2023 Apertura Tournament.

The 2024 team won the Colombian Super Cup title after beating, on aggregate, the also traditional Junior team. However, the season in the Colombian League does not yield regularity. At the moment, the team is 15th among the 20 competing in the competition with only 3 wins in 3 games played.

The team's highlight in the current season is Colombian Leonardo Castro, who in 11 games played five goals and provided two assists. On the edge of the pitch, experience and longevity with Alberto Gamero, in charge of the team since the 2020 season. The competition's history is from a modest past. The best campaigns were in 1960, 1973 and 1974, being semi-finalists.


For Flamengo, the path towards the Campeonato Carioca title is almost confirmed, while craques are looking for their fourth title, their third in the last six years. The path starts in Bogotá.




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After serious injury, Pedro sends a message to Flamengo fans: "Without a doubt, I will come back stronger"

The striker will only return to the pitch in 2025

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Last Wednesday (4), Pedro tore the ligament in his left knee during Brazilian National Team and will only return to the pitch in 2025. Top scorer in the Flamengoin the season , the player spoke out this past Friday (6) to talk about the injury.

"Passing by to thank all of you, who sent me messages during this period. I received countless messages from players, teammates, profession, from all the fans. This affection makes me very grateful, very happy, and motivates me even more to do my best in recovery. , a difficult moment. But I have the peace that surpasses all understanding", said Pedro, in a video published on the athlete's Instagram.

PEDRO REVEALS THAT HE WILL ENJOY THE MOMENT WITH HIS FAMILY

In addition to highlighting that he is sad about having to sit out the season, Pedro also made it clear that he will take advantage of the time away from the pitch to be closer to his family. Remembering that the attacker recently became a father after the birth of his two daughters, twins, in August.


"The word says that God's will is good, perfect and pleasant. So, we often I don't understand, but we don't really need to understand. We have to trust in God's purposes. Without a doubt, God will give me the strength to overcome this moment, to face this process. my family, my two princesses. Thank you for all your support, for your strength. I will do my best to come back even stronger", added the player.

PEDRO SURGERY

Flamengo is waiting for Pedro's left knee to lose swelling so it can schedule the striker's surgery. Therefore, after the procedure, the player must spend six to ten months recovering before resuming work to return to the field.



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Jewel of Flamengo, Matheus Gonçalves sends a message after being a starter in the victory of the Brazilian under-20 team

The midfielder was a starter alongside two other Crias do Ninho in the victory against Mexico

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Matheus Gonçalves was one of Flamengo's jewels to be called up by coach Ramon Menezes to join the Brazilian under-20 squad. In a match against Mexico, where Canarinho won 2-1, the midfielder was a starter. After the game, the Mais Querido star sent a message on his social networks.

“A privilege. Learning and evolving”, said Matheus Gonçalves in a post on ‘Instagram’. In addition to the short phrase, the midfielder also shared photos playing for the under-20 team, last Thursday (5).

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A post shared by Matheus Gonçalves (@oficialm10_)


LAST MINUTE CALL-UP

Matheus Gonçalves was called up to represent the Brazilian under-20 national team. Last minute. In the first list released, the Flamengo midfielder's name was not included. However, Alisson was cut due to injury, and coach Ramon Menezes called the player up.

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In addition to Ninho's son Matheus Gonçalves, two other Mais Querido athletes were also starters in the victory against Mexico: Rayan Lucas and João Souza, while Iago started as an option on the bench.

NEXT GAME

After the victory against Mexico, the under-20 team remains focused for another friendly match against the Mexicans. Therefore, the match will take place this Sunday (8), at 6:30 pm, in São Januário. .



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ARE YOU AT DISNEY? OK! FLAMENGO GAME BY LIBERTADORES WILL HAVE SPECIAL COVERAGE

This Tuesday's match (02) will be against Millonarios, starting at 7pm (Brasília time), in Colombia

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Flamengo beat Nova Iguaçu 3-0 and got their hands on the Campeonato Carioca cup. However, Mais Querido has already turned the key and focuses its attention on the duel with Millonarios (COL), for the Libertadores. The Disney Group even prepared special coverage for the confrontation. ESPN decided to bring a special broadcast to the fans of Flamengo. Not surprisingly, the pre-game starts at 6:15 pm (Brasília time), with commentators Paulo Calçade and reporter Mendel Bydlowski participating directly from Colombia.

So, from 7pm (Brasília time), narrator Rogério Vaughan takes command with the company of Zinho, Calçade and arbitration analyst Carlos Simon. Furthermore, it is important to highlight that ESPN will promote a special live after the clash between Flamengo and Millonarios, on YouTube.

Another big highlight will be in streaming, with the Multicam of Millionários x Flamengo on Star+. The platform will have the Multicam signal, so red and black fans can follow the match in a different way, with several exclusive angles. The attraction, which is exclusive and will have the participation of William Tavares and Vitor Birner.


The Millonarios team won its place in the Libertadores 2024 for being the current champion of the Torneo Apertura in Colombia in 2023. In 2024, the team led by coach Alberto Gamero won the Colombian Super Cup against Junior Barranquilla, but occupies only eighth place in the national league, with 19 points, ten behind leader Tolima.


Mais Querido comes in a great start to the season where he hasn't suffered any defeat and conceded just 1 goal in 13 games. Furthermore, the team led by Tite has already secured a 3-0 score in the first game against Carioca, thus practically putting one hand on the cup in the regional tournament.



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