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Flamengo secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores with a solid performance at Beira-Rio, where they beat Internacional 2-0 on Wednesday night (20). In addition to the impressive result, the highlight was Spanish midfielder Saúl , whose performance was praised by coach Filipe Luís.

Filipe Luís on the duo between Saúl and Jorginho at Flamengo: "They understood each other well"

COMPLIMENTS FROM THE COMMANDER

At the press conference, Filipe didn't mince words when acknowledging the importance of the newly arrived player, who has also become a favorite among the Mengão fans. "What a game Saúl played today! Another one, right? I'm so happy for him ," the coach celebrated.

The coach also noted that the Spaniard returned to the field after a long layoff. " He hadn't played for three months, on vacation . He debuted in three training sessions and today completed his second full match, 90 minutes, at a very high level," he explained.

INTENSITY WITH JORGINHO

Another highlight was the quick rapport with Jorginho, his midfield partner. Filipe assessed that the duo complemented each other almost immediately and was crucial in controlling the game: "This relationship with Jorginho was very quick. They understood each other well, and that was crucial in neutralizing the opponent ," he analyzed.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Despite his strong performance, the coach believes Saúl still has room for improvement. " His game was already better today than in his debut , and the Saúl I know still has a lot more to offer," projected the red-and-black coach.

After only two starts, the Spaniard is already emerging as a key player in Flamengo 's system. His immediate adaptation has excited the coaching staff and fans , who are dreaming of another successful Libertadores campaign.

Flamengo confirmed its spot in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals by eliminating Internacional at the Beira-Rio stadium. Besides remaining firmly in the fight for its fourth continental championship, the club also increased its bonuses this season. The total is already approaching R$200 million, solidifying the international weight of the red-and-black squad.

MILLION DOLLAR FIGURES IN 2025

Progress in the continental tournament reinforces a significant financial landscape. With the Club World Cup, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores, Flamengo has already earned R$197.45 million in fees and bonuses for participation, victories, and qualification . The amount was calculated based on official competition data, converted to reais, and compared to the club's budget for the season.

COMPETITION AWARDS

Club World Cup

• Participation: US$ 15.21 million (R$ 83.85 million)
• Group stage: 2 wins (US$4 million – R$22.04 million) + 1 draw (US$1 million – R$5.51 million)
• Qualification for the round of 16: US$ 7.5 million (R$ 41.35 million)
• Total: US$27.71 million (R$152.75 million)

Libertadores

• Participation in the group stage: US$ 3 million (R$ 16.9 million)
• Win bonus: 3 wins (US$990,000 – R$5.6 million)
• Qualification for the round of 16: US$ 1.25 million (R$ 7 million)
• Quarterfinals Qualification: US$1.7 million (R$9.6 million)
• Total: US$6.94 million (R$38.8 million)

Brazil Cup

Eliminated in the round of 16 by Atlético-MG, Flamengo accumulated R$5,953,500 :

• Third phase: R$ 2,315,250
• Round of 16: R$ 3,638,250

Carioca Championship

The two-time state champion, the club, received no prize money, as the tournament maintains a model that distributes only TV revenue . The title, therefore, generated sporting impact, but not financial impact. The Carioca has not offered any prize money to the competition's winner since 2020.

BUDGET IN FOCUS

The club's board of directors projected bold but realistic goals in its 2025 budget: reaching the Club World Cup group stage, the Copa do Brasil semifinals, the Libertadores semifinals, and finishing runner-up in the Brasileirão . With the current campaign, the club has already met some of its expectations and maintains its ambition to end the year with even higher numbers—and, who knows, with more trophies.

This Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo will decide the U-20 World Cup against Barcelona, at Maracanã. TV Globo will broadcast the match throughout Brazil, with narration by Gustavo Villani and comments from former players trained at Rubro-Negro, Paulo Nunes and Maestro Júnior . The broadcaster's schedule will undergo changes to show the match.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, more than 31,000 tickets have already been sold. A full house is expected, as the total number of tickets available is 38,044 . Fans who want to attend can purchase their tickets at ingressos.flamengo.com.br .

ARBITRATION DEFINED

• Referee: Jhon Ospina (COL)
• Assistants: Richard Ortiz (COL) and David Fuentes (COL)
• 4th referee: Roberto Perez (PER)
• 5th referee: Mary Blanco (COL)
• VAR: Augusto Menendez (PER)
• AVAR: Milagros Washer (PER)

PIVETTI PRAISES THE OPPONENT

Flamengo coach on Barcelona: "They are an extremely qualified team"

Flamengo U-20 coach Bruno Pivetti participated in FlaTV's MengoCast and analyzed the opponent before the final: “ Barcelona is an extremely qualified team, very talented, with technical players , good reception, passing and one-on-one, as well as defensive balance,” the coach began.

"Belletti did a great job last season, and the news is that he's been promoted to the B team . We've already seen their Champions League final and the semifinal against AZ Alkmaar . They're a tough team to beat, but we'll prepare ourselves to win the title we've always dreamed of," the coach declared.

IN SEARCH OF THE SECOND CHAMPIONSHIP

The Garotos do Ninho are trying to repeat last year's feat, when Rubro-Negro, led by Filipe Luís, beat Olympiacos-GRE 2-1, with goals from Caio Garcia and Felipe Teresa and won the first U-20 World Cup in the club's history.