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What time does Flamengo play today? Learn all about the match against Internacional
20 Ago 2025 | 13:37
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07 Jan 2025 | 11:53 |
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With the output of Gabigol for Cruzeiro, Flamengo is already plotting strategies to reinforce the attack in the 2025 season. The Rio club defined the profile of the new attacker and the amount that will be invested in the signing. The board's expectation is to guarantee a replacement worthy of the red-black idol, who left Mais Querido after a successful trajectory.
According to information released by the GE portal, Flamengo intends to spend between 5 and 6 million euros (around R$40 million) to secure a new striker. The profile sought is that of a player who does not yet have great notoriety among Brazilian fans, and the name is being kept confidential by managers.
MATHEUS SALDANHA IS CONSIDERED AS POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENT
Among the names speculated on social media, Matheus Saldanha, striker for Partizan, from Serbia, has won emphasis. The player already follows the official profile of Flamengo and has the admiration of scout Boto, who follows his performance. According to the website Transfermarkt, the 1.85-inch striker is valued at 6 million euros.
Saldanha was the top scorer in the Russian championship last season, with 17 goals, and became a key player in the Serbian team. Developed by Bahia, the 25-year-old striker has already played in leagues such as Japan, China and Azerbaijan before establishing himself in Europe. During an interview with Lance!, he spoke about the possibility of returning to Brazil.
BRAZILIAN ATTACKER KEEP DOORS OPEN FOR THE FUTURE IN BRAZIL
Matheus Saldanha revealed that he does not rule out returning to Brazilian football, if a good opportunity arises. "Salvador is a place that I really like, where I spent part of my adolescence, and of course I feel at home in Brazil, despite the current distance. I wouldn't rule out any proposal, I like to leave the doors open to anywhere< /b>", stated the striker.
He highlighted that his main objective is to continue scoring goals and grow in his career to reach one of the main leagues Europeans. "When I arrived in Serbia, my goal was this: to score goals so I could reach one of the five major European leagues, and who knows, in the future, have my name linked to the Brazilian team. Let's wait for the end of the window to see if that happens some change", he added.
COMPARISONS WITH ROBERTO FIRMINO GAIN REPERCUSSION
Matheus Saldanha He has often been compared to Roberto Firmino, a former Liverpool player currently at Al-Ahli. In addition to his physical similarity, the Brazilian striker has stood out for his opportunism on the field, a striking trait also observed in Firmino.
The player commented on the comparisons in a good-humored tone: "I've seen some memes, people have fun, right?! It seems like a bit (laughs). But it's an honor to be compared with him, he's a great player, multi-champion, goal scorer. It certainly inspires me to achieve great goals. Everything, of course, in due proportion."
Mengão coach reads the match taking into account Mengão's advantage on the scoreboard, but with Colorado having home field advantage
20 Ago 2025 | 14:36 |
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Coach Filipe Luís showed confidence when projecting the decisive duel between Flamengo and Internacional, this Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio, for the return leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. After two recent meetings between the clubs , the coach highlighted that he already knows the opponent's style of play well.
"Internacional has to put pressure on us, and I have no doubt they'll try. They're looking to keep possession and create dangerous plays . At home, they'll put pressure on Flamengo ," said Filipe Luís in a press conference after their second consecutive victory over Colorado.
The teams arrive at their third duel in just seven days. On Sunday (17), Flamengo won 3-1, in the Brasileirão, at Beira-Rio, extending their lead in the championship with 43 points. Before that, on Thursday (14), Mais Querido had already defeated Colorado 1-0, at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Libertadores.
When asked about the Brasileirão victory, Filipe Luís highlighted the importance of Spaniard Saúl Ñíguez, who started the match: "Saúl played a great game. When he arrived at Flamengo, he still needed to regain his fitness. This defensive midfielder role is the heart of the team, and it demands a lot . Now I felt he was ready," explained the coach.
Flamengo and Internacional face each other again this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio Stadium, in Porto Alegre. The match will define the place for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The event will be broadcast by Globo (open TV), ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming).
President Luiz Eduardo Baptista highlighted the magnitude of the contract, projected Mais Querido as the Spanish team and celebrated the internationalization
20 Ago 2025 | 14:28 |
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The club's president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, spoke for the first time about the new master sponsor. The director celebrated the contract with Betano , announced this Monday, and emphasized the importance of the deal, which has become the largest in the history of Brazilian football. In an interview with Flamengo TV at Maracanã, Bap compared the club's trajectory to Real Madrid , citing its ownerless model and institutional strength.
"You have to have a lot of admiration for Real Madrid . In a world of SAFs, Real Madrid isn't a SAF; it's a club like Flamengo. It doesn't have an owner, just as Flamengo doesn't. And we have to recognize that it's the most successful club in the history of world football. Who else could we look up to? We want to be the Real Madrid of the Americas," he stated.
The new contract will last three years and four months , starting in September 2025, with a contribution of R$895 million. This amount is equivalent to €42 million per season, exceeding the amounts received by major European clubs, such as Atlético de Madrid, which earns €40 million annually from Riyadh Air. According to a survey by the English website The Sponsor, the contract would place Flamengo above 14 Premier League teams, behind only the "Big Six."
The agreement also opens the possibility of friendlies with other clubs sponsored by the company, such as River Plate and Porto. According to Bap, the main challenge will be reconciling the teams' schedules , but both parties are willing to hold the matches.
In addition to men's soccer, Betano will be featured on the uniforms of the women's team, basketball team, volleyball team, and even the squad's travel gear. The first game with the brand on display will be on August 31st , against Grêmio, at Maracanã, in the Brazilian Championship.
Mengão is very close to achieving a million-dollar sum if it secures a spot against Internacional in the competition.
20 Ago 2025 | 13:50 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) to face Internacional, at Beira-Rio, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. After winning the first leg 1-0, at Maracanã, Filipe Luís' team arrives with an advantage and can guarantee not only classification, but also a significant amount to the club's coffers.
A spot in the quarterfinals earns the qualified team $1.7 million (approximately R$9.3 million) . Furthermore, advancing keeps Flamengo within its established goal for the season: reaching at least the semifinals of the continental tournament. Despite its importance, the top priority this year remains the Brasileirão.
Coach Filipe Luís will have virtually full strength available. The only confirmed absence is Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot. The likely starting lineup for the red-and-blacks is: Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Pereira (Ortiz), and Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).
Having won the first leg at Maracanã 1-0, Flamengo must draw to advance to the quarterfinals . However, if Internacional wins by one goal, the final will be decided by penalties. Mengão will be eliminated if they lose by more than two goals.
The duel between Flamengo x Internacional takes place this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast by Globo (open TV), ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Gazeta do Urubu keeps you informed of all the details of the match.
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