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20 Nov 2024 | 12:21 |
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The delegation of Flamengo departed for Cuiabá this Tuesday (19), at 3:30 pm (Brasília time), but Gabigol did not travel with the group. The number 99 remains away, a decision maintained by the red and black board, who did not give in to the idea of reinstating him for the last games of the season. Despite conversations between Marcos Braz, vice-president of football, and the athlete's representatives, the club's position remained firm.
In recent days, meetings have taken place between the red-black leadership and businesspeople from Gabigol. The objective was to discuss the attacker's return to the pitch, allowing him to say goodbye on the field with the fans at Maracanã. However, even with the cordial tone of the negotiations, the board decided to continue with the athlete's removal. Thus, shirt 99 remains out of the list for Flamengo's commitments.
REMOVEMENT OF SHIRT 99
Gabigol was already left out of Flamengo's last game in the Brazilian Championship, against Atlético-MG, at Maracanã, on November 13th. On the occasion, the striker watched the game from a box, wearing a retro shirt with Zico's number 10, in a gesture that generated comments among the fans. The absence was seen as a reflection of the moment of transition and administrative decisions involving the player.
CHALLENGES BETWEEN FLAMENGO CUIABÁ
Without Gabigol, the team's coach will have to look for alternatives in attack to face Cuiabá, who is fighting to escape relegation. Arena Pantanal promises to be the stage for a closely contested game, as the home team has shown strength in recent games in front of their fans. Flamengo, on the other hand, needs to add points to consolidate its position in the G4 and secure a direct place in the 2025 Libertadores.
A absence of href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/flamengo-vive-retrospecto-posito-contra-o-cuiaba-na-historia-confira-os-jogo" target="_blank"> Gabigol represents no just a technical loss, but also an emotional impact for the cast and fans. A red-black idol and a key player in recent achievements, the number 99 leaves a void at a decisive moment of the season. However, the club shows focus on finishing the championship in a competitive manner, despite internal adversities.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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