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04 Jun 2024 | 13:11 |
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UOL Esporte’s ‘Palpitometer’ put its team of commentators in a tight spot. After defining the round of 16 clashes and also the Libertadores bracket, everyone was challenged to choose which teams will reach the big decision of the continental tournament. Paulo Vinícius Coelho, PVC, points to a duel between Argentines and Brazilians.
With Flamengo out, the journalist, in the exercise of futurology alone, imagines that Palmeiras will be River Plate's opponent in the fight for the fourth conquest. Therefore, São Paulo and Botafogo, who are in their bracket, would be left behind.
On the other side of the bracket, the Millonarios could cross paths with Fluminense, Atlético-MG or even Grêmio, who still have hopes of qualify for the knockout stage. PVC, it seems, takes into account the fact that the brothers decide all clashes at home.
Owning the best campaign in the first phase, River Plate gained the advantage that had everything to be Palmeiras'. In the previous round, Verdão only needed a simple victory over San Lorenzo to be the leader overall. However, the 0-0 draw disrupted the Brazilians' plans.
It is worth remembering that this year's decision tends to have the Monumental de Nuñez as the stage. In this scenario, River would also receive a certain 'favorite' for being at home, knowing the countryside, having the entire environment in its own style, etc.
Like Paulo Vinícius Coelho, Renato Maurício Prado also left his opinion for this year's two finalists in the Libertadores. RMP, Casagrande, Eduardo Tironi and Arnaldo Ribeiro project another Brazilian dueling with the Argentines.
For all of them, River Plate and Flamengo will repeat the 2019 grand final, in Lima. On that occasion, Rubro-Negro won 2-1 and took the title.
Mengão will hold a Deliberative Council meeting to explain the reality of the construction of its own arena on the Gasômetro site.
15 Set 2025 | 09:25 |
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Next Wednesday (17), Flamengo's deliberative council will have a decisive meeting . The meeting will feature the presentation of an economic feasibility study on the construction of the club's new stadium , planned for the port area of Rio de Janeiro. The survey was commissioned by Bap's administration and prepared by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV).
In addition to the report, the board members will also discuss topics such as the organization's revenue generation capacity , financing costs, and potential strategic partnerships. The agenda also includes the possibility of seeking naming rights for the future arena.
Flamengo 's stadium will be built in the Gasômetro district of São Cristóvão, covering an area of 86,000 square meters . The expected capacity is 77,923, close to that of Maracanã, which currently holds just over 78,000 fans.
During Rodolfo Landim's administration, the initial estimate for the stadium's construction was R$1.9 billion. However, after the first data from the new study, Bap has already announced that the estimate is much higher . The project could cost as much as R$3 billion.
While the project advances behind the scenes, Flamengo continues to play its games at Maracanã. However, this Sunday (14), the team plays outside of Rio: it faces Juventude , at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.
The midfielder has been one of the team's highlights after being placed as a second midfielder and the coach said that this could be the best phase of his career.
15 Set 2025 | 09:08 |
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After Flamengo's victory over Juventude, coach Filipe Luís stated that Saúl is experiencing "perhaps the best moment of his career." However, the Spanish midfielder was frank in disagreeing with the coach's assessment and took the opportunity to reflect on his experience in Brazil.
Saúl responds to Filipe Luís about his time at Flamengo being the best moment of his career: "I don't think so"
"I don't think so (about being at the best moment of my career). I've had some really good moments, but today I feel really good mentally . I'm lucky to have my family with me on this adventure, even though I know it's not easy for them. I train, play, and enjoy what I do, but for those who follow us, it's more complicated," the midfielder began.
"I'm very proud of my family; it allows me to enjoy the present. I've had some great times, and I know the best is yet to come . I'm playing well now, but the bad times will come too, and I'll know how to handle them," Saúl said at a press conference.
The Spaniard had an intense few days. On Saturday (13), his son, Marco Ñíguez Salamanca, was born, and on Sunday (14), Saúl traveled to Caxias do Sul to play against Juventude. Despite the atypical preparation, the midfielder was decisive and provided the assist for Arrascaeta to open the scoring in the red-black victory.
" We're seeing the best Saúl. Perhaps the best Saúl of his career . This is a credit to him and also to the club, which believed in and managed to unlock this player's potential. Everyone knows the career he built, especially at Atlético de Madrid," said Filipe Luís.
Flamengo returned to Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (14), around 10:30 pm (Brasília time). However, the rest time will be short: on Thursday (18), the team faces Estudiantes (ARG), at Maracanã , for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.
Mengão won convincingly against Juventude away from home and the level of performance caught attention, but the coach wants more
15 Set 2025 | 08:39 |
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Sunday (15) was special for Flamengo, which ended a taboo of almost 28 years without beating Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi . In Caxias do Sul, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, Rubro-Negro beat the Gauchos 2-0 , with goals from Arrascaeta and Emerson Royal.
Filipe Luís on Flamengo: "Our goal is not only to maintain our performance, but to improve over time"
After the victory, coach Filipe Luís praised the team's performance and emphasized that it is poised to grow even further as the rounds progress. "Our goal is not only to maintain our performance, but to improve over time. With corrections, videos, training, and new concepts implemented, the team tends to evolve . We've already seen significant progress from the first half of the season to what we're seeing now," the coach stated.
The manager also emphasized that he can't control the results, but he has full responsibility for the way we play: "There's been a huge change in the team's backbone. Key players have left, and the new ones are trying to adapt quickly so we can continue to improve . I can't control the results, but I can control the way we play. We'll strive to improve our performance even further," added Filipe Luís.
With the victory in Caxias do Sul, Flamengo reached 50 points and remains the sole leader of the Brazilian Championship , with four points more than Palmeiras, in second place, but with one game more than the São Paulo club in the competition.
Now, the focus turns to the Copa Libertadores. Flamengo faces Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the continental competition.
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