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Check out Flamengo's likely lineup to face Bahia in the Brasileirão

Mengão faces the tricolor de aço in the Brazilian Championship seeking to return to the lead of the competition and find the path to victory again

Check out Flamengo's likely lineup to face Bahia in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Check out Flamengo's likely lineup to face Bahia in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

10 Mai 2025 | 12:20 |

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Flamengo continues to prepare for the match against Bahia , this Saturday (10), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the eighth round of the Brasileirão. And coach Filipe Luís will have an important offensive reinforcement: striker Everton Cebolinha , recovered from injury, is expected to start among the starters.


PROBABLE FLAMENGO LINEUP


Coach Filipe Luís should send onto the field a Flamengo with: Rossi; Wesley, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira (Danilo) and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Allan and Arrascaeta; Gerson, Everton Cebolinha (Bruno Henrique) and Pedro.


Cebolinha was absent from the team against Central Córdoba, in the South American, due to a small muscle fascia injury, suffered in the defeat to Cruzeiro. Without any damage to the Achilles tendon , the number 11 returned to training normally and is listed for the duel at Maracanã.

Filipe Luís's doubt for the attack is between Everton Cebolinha and Bruno Henrique — both are competing for a spot on the left wing. If he doesn't start, Cebolinha will be an option on the bench . In addition to him, Léo Ortiz and Alex Sandro return to the starting lineup, replacing Danilo and Ayrton Lucas , respectively.


CONFIRMED SHORTAGES AT FLAMENGO
  • De La Cruz – suspended (third yellow card)
  • Gonzalo Plata – bone edema in the knee
  • Matías Viña – continues in transition after serious injury
TRANSMISSION

The match between Flamengo and Bahia will be broadcast live on SporTV (pay TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view), starting at 9 pm this Saturday (10), live from Maracanã. Mengão needs the victory to return to the lead of the Brasileirão. Third place with 14 points, Mais Querido is two behind the leader Palmeiras, who has 16.


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Flamengo Stadium: FGV finalizes study and will be presented to CoDe

Mengão will hold a Deliberative Council meeting to explain the reality of the construction of its own arena on the Gasômetro site.

FGV finalizes economic feasibility study for Flamengo's new stadium and will be presented at CoDe meeting - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
FGV finalizes economic feasibility study for Flamengo's new stadium and will be presented at CoDe meeting - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

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.


WHERE WILL THE NEW STADIUM BE?


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.

WHAT WILL THE PROJECT COST?


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.

AND MEANWHILE, THE TEAM CONTINUES ON THE FIELD

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.



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Saúl responds to Filipe Luís's comment about his current situation at Flamengo

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.

Saúl is having a great time at Flamengo and Filipe Luís said it could be the best moment of the midfielder's career - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Saúl is having a great time at Flamengo and Filipe Luís said it could be the best moment of the midfielder's career - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

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.

WHAT DID FILIPE LUÍS SAY?


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.

WILL SAÚL HAVE TIME TO ENJOY HIS SON?

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.


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Filipe Luís believes that Flamengo can still reach another level

Mengão won convincingly against Juventude away from home and the level of performance caught attention, but the coach wants more

Filipe Luís believes Flamengo's performance can still improve, even after convincing performances - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Filipe Luís believes Flamengo's performance can still improve, even after convincing performances - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

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.

WHAT WAS THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE LIKE?


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.

WHAT'S FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

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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