CHECK OUT FLAMENGO'S RETROSPECT IN CLASSICS THIS SEASON BEFORE FACING VASCO

The Rubro-Negra Nation is guaranteeing its presence at Maracanã for the clash between Flamengo and Peñarol, next Thursday- fair (19), at 7pm, for the Libertadores quarter-finals. With three days left until the game, Mengão fans have already sold out tickets in two sectors, while four others are still available for purchase.

The North and South sectors, the most popular and where the organized fans are located , there are no more tickets available. However, the red and black teams can still purchase tickets for the Upper East, Lower East, Lower West and Maracanã Mais sectors.

Ticket prices for the duel vary between R$240 and R$1,500 (integer prices ), but it is important to remember that there are half-price options, as well as discounts of up to 50% for fan members, depending on the plan. Tickets can be purchased at official website.

Leste Superior – General Public: R$240 (half: R$120)

Lower East – General Public: R$300 (half: R$150)

Lower West – General Public: R$400 (half : R$200)

Maracanã Mais – General Audience: R$1,500 (half: R$787.50)

Flamengo has already recorded the largest audience of the current edition of the Libertadores, with 65,381 present in the 2-0 victory to 0 over Bolívar, in the round of 16. On that occasion, Mengão broke the Brazilian football attendance record in 2024.

However, this number was surpassed recently, in the match against Bahia in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, when 65,662 fans filled the Maracanã to accompany the 1-0 victory. With strong ticket sales for Flamengo x Peñarol, everything indicates that Maracanã will be full again, boosting the pace team looking for another victory in the continental competition.

Several Uruguayan newspapers covered the tie between Flamengo and Vasco this Sunday (15). Among the main vehicles, “El País” and “Montevidéu Portal” highlighted that Luiz Araújo left the classic with a possible knee injury and could be absent for Rubro-Negro in the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals against Peñarol, next Thursday (19).

Luiz Araújo played just 18 minutes in the classic. The attacker felt his knee after a challenge with a Vasco defender and even tried to continue on the field, but ended up being replaced by Arrascaeta. At half-time, Flamengo issued a statement informing that the player will be re-evaluated by the medical department at Ninho do Urubu. The squad will be presented again this Monday afternoon (16).

Uruguayan newspapers consider the possible absence of Luiz Araújo a big problem for Mengão. The athlete is a starter in Tite's team, with the most matches for Flamengo this season (50) and leader in assists (10).

The newspaper 'El País' classified the player as a key player for the team: “The injury to Luiz Araújo, one of the most important players in Mengão's squad, expands the list of injured players just a few days before the clash against Peñarol in the Copa Libertadores.”

The 'Montevideo Portal' followed the same line, highlighting the importance of the striker: “In addition to the result, another bad news for Peñarol's next rival in the Copa Libertadores it was the departure of Luiz Araújo. The fast right-winger, starter for Flamengo, felt pain in his right knee after a blow.”

Currently, Flamengo's medical department has five injured players: De La Cruz, Michael, Cebolinha, Viña and Pedro, with the trio formed by Cebolinha, Viña and Pedro only expected to return in 2025.

While awaiting Luiz Araújo's diagnosis, coach Tite revealed, after the draw against Vasco, that he hopes to count on De La Cruz for the duel against Peñarol . According to the coach, the Uruguayan's presence could improve the effectiveness of the team, which has shown good performance in recent matches.

“In training, when he (De la Cruz) was leaving, I asked 'is there enough for 20? minutes?'. He smiled, because he couldn't. The physical department definitely said they were not in a position to do so. Not even him feeling well. Especially because you have to talk to the athlete, because then there is the charge. Hopefully, and I hope that he can be there on Thursday to reproduce today's performance, with greater effectiveness”, said Tite in the post-game press conference between Flamengo x Vasco.

Flamengo drew 1-1 with Vasco in the 26th round of the Brasileirão. This Sunday’s ‘Classic of Millions’ (15) marked the tenth duel of great rivalry faced by Rubro-Negro this season. In this cut, Mais Querido remains undefeated against Vasco and Fluminense, but has two defeats against Botafogo.

In 2024, Flamengo competed in ten classics, divided between Campeonato Carioca and Brasileirão. The team won five wins, three draws and suffered two defeats, thus achieving a 60% success rate against their Rio rivals. Throughout these clashes, Fla scored 14 goals and conceded eight.

02/04/2024 – Vasco 0 x 0 Flamengo – Campeonato Carioca

07/02/2024 – Flamengo 1 x 0 Botafogo – Campeonato Carioca

25/02/2024 – Flamengo 2 x 0 Fluminense – Campeonato Carioca

03/09/2024 – Fluminense 0 x 2 Flamengo – Carioca Championship

03/16/2024 – Flamengo 0 x 0 Fluminense – Carioca Championship

04/28/ 2024 – Flamengo 0 x 2 Botafogo – Brasileirão

02/06/2024 – Vasco 1 x 6 Flamengo – Brasileirão

26/06/2024 – Fluminense 0 x 1 Flamengo – Brasileirão< /p>

18/08/2024 – Botafogo 4 x 1 Flamengo – Brasileirão

15/09/2024 – Flamengo 1 x 1 Vasco – Brasileirão

Even with the 1-1 draw against Vasco last Sunday (15), Flamengo maintained its unbeaten record in the classic in 2024. Rubro-Negro left ahead with a goal from Gerson, but the rival equalized at the end with Coutinho. The aggregate score in clashes against Vasco this season is 7 to 2 in favor of Mengão.

Currently, Flamengo occupies the fourth place in the Brazilian Championship table, with 45 points. Under Tite's command, the team has 13 wins, six draws and six defeats, with 40 goals scored and 29 conceded.

Flamengo returns to the field for the Brasileirão next Sunday (22), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 27th round, when they will face Grêmio in Porto Alegre. Before that, Rubro-Negro will have another important challenge.

Next Thursday (19), Flamengo will face Peñarol (URU) at Maracanã, in a match valid for the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. The ball rolls at 7pm (Brasília time), and Mengão will seek to take the lead in the continental clash.