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Rossi shines in penalties and puts Flamengo in the Libertadores semifinals
26 Set 2025 | 00:00
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20 Jul 2025 | 08:32 |
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Fluminense finalized this Saturday (19) the preparations for the classic against Flamengo , valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship. With the departure of Jhon Arias, negotiated with Wolverhampton , from England, coach Renato Gaúcho must promote important changes in the team to try to surprise Rubro-Negro at Maracanã.
According to the ge portal, Renato tested different alternatives during training to fill the absence of the Colombian, considered a key player in the team's playmaking. One of the options considered was a return to the three-defender system used by Tricolor in the Club World Cup.
In this system, the defensive trio would consist of Thiago Silva, Freytes, and Ignácio, seeking to provide greater consistency to contain Flamengo 's attack. Another alternative involves a more congested midfield , with four defensive midfielders: Bernal, Martinelli, Hércules, and Nonato. The idea is to hinder the opponent's coordination, competing for possession and balancing the action in the center of the field.
Even with the defensive variations under analysis, a more attacking formation is not ruled out. In this scenario, the Tricolor attack would consist of Canobbio, Soteldo, and Germán Cano . Another new addition to the squad is the return of striker John Kennedy , who had his name confirmed after a stint in Mexican football and is expected to start on the bench.
Taking into account the absences and the departure of Jhon Arias, the probable formation of Fluminense , according to ge, is as follows: Fábio; Samuel Xavier, Thiago Silva, Ignácio and Freytes (or Renê); Martinelli, Hércules and Nonato; Soteldo and Cano.
Flamengo and Fluminense face each other this Sunday (20), at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The expectation is a full house for the Rio derby . Rubro-Negro enters the field under pressure due to the need for victory to remain firm in the fight for the leadership of the Brasileirão.
Mengão eliminated Estudiantes on penalties after a defeat in normal time and a game below criticism, but the Uruguayan says that difficulties always arise
26 Set 2025 | 08:30 |
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Flamengo is in the Copa Libertadores semifinals . The Rubro-Negro eliminated Estudiantes (ARG) on penalties and will now face Racing (ARG) in the next stage of the continental competition. After qualifying, captain Arrascaeta acknowledged that the team could have decided the match back at the Maracanã , when they won 2-1, and emphasized that the Libertadores demands maximum attention.
Arrascaeta on Flamengo vs Estudiantes: "We always go through difficulties"
"Of all the titles this generation has won, we've always struggled in matches like this. Today was another example. It showed the strength of our squad. When one player isn't performing well, their teammate has to step in and give their best . Today we did very well in the penalty shootout," the Uruguayan noted.
He also recalled the first leg and issued a warning for the upcoming matches: " We played a great game at Maracanã and could have extended the lead . That complicated the return leg. It serves as a lesson: when we have a chance to finish, we have to take advantage. The Libertadores is tricky, but this victory makes us even stronger," concluded the number 10.
In the first leg, Flamengo won 2-1, with goals from Pedro and Varela, plus an own goal from Léo Pereira. In La Plata, Estudiantes tied the match with a goal from Benedetti , sending the match to penalties. It was then that goalkeeper Rossi shone, securing the Flamengo's qualification.
Before returning to the field for the Libertadores, Flamengo has a Brasileirão match against Corinthians . In the continental semifinal, their opponent will be Racing (ARG), who eliminated Vélez Sarsfield (ARG). The duel against the Argentines will not be until October.
After losing in normal time to Estudiantes, Mengão wins on penalties and guarantees a place in the Libertadores semi-final against Racing
26 Set 2025 | 00:59 |
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Flamengo experienced a night of strong emotions this Thursday (25) when they qualified for the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores. After losing 1-0 to Estudiantes in regular time and seeing the aggregate score remain at 2-2 , Rubro-Negro won 4-2 on penalties and secured a place to face Racing in the next phase.
Despite being eliminated in regulation time, Flamengo had the majority of possession and dominated the opponent's half for much of the match, but struggled to break through Argentina's defensive block. Estudiantes relied on intense marking , strategic fouls, and quick transitions to create danger.
After the game, coach Filipe Luís acknowledged that the performance didn't live up to expectations: " It wasn't the Flamengo you're used to seeing. Much to Estudiantes' credit , as they knew how to make things difficult. But we had control, possession, and reached the opponent's box. All that was missing was the final pass, the shot, or the decisive dribble," the coach declared in a press conference.
With their qualification, Flamengo will face Racing in the semifinals. On the other side of the bracket, Palmeiras and LDU are vying for the other spot in the final . If they advance, Flamengo could face a repeat of the 2021 final against the São Paulo team or face an unprecedented clash against the Ecuadorians, aiming to become the first Brazilian club to win the Libertadores four times.
The first legs of the semifinals are scheduled for the week of October 22 , while the second legs will take place in the week of October 29. The single final is scheduled for November 29, at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru — the same one where Flamengo won the 2019 Copa Libertadores with the historic comeback against River Plate.
After eliminating Estudiantes, Flamengo will face Racing in the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The first leg will be at Maracanã, with the second leg at El Cilindro.
26 Set 2025 | 00:12 |
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Flamengo confirmed, this Thursday (25), its qualification for the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores by beating Estudiantes in the quarterfinals. The opponent in the next phase will be Racing, who eliminated Vélez Sarsfield. Conmebol has not yet officially released the match times , but has already defined the weeks for the decisive duels.
According to the organization, the first leg of the semifinals will take place during the week of October 22, while the second leg is scheduled for the week of October 29. The full schedule, including dates and times, will be confirmed in the coming days.
Rubro-Negro will play the first match at home, at Maracanã , and will decide the classification away, at El Cilindro stadium, in Argentina. This scenario repeats the round of 16 against Internacional and the quarterfinals against Estudiantes , when the club advanced after decisive away matches.
The other semifinal bracket will feature Palmeiras and LDU. If they advance, Flamengo could face the winner of this match in the continental final. There's a possibility of a Brazilian derby for an unprecedented fourth national championship, or a first-ever clash against the Ecuadorians.
The Copa Libertadores final is scheduled for November 29th at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru. The stadium is special for the red-and-blacks, as it was there that the club won the 2019 title with a historic comeback victory over River Plate.
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