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20 Set 2025 | 10:15 |
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Conmebol announced, on Friday night (19), the refereeing scale for the duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes (ARG), valid for the return of the quarterfinals of the Libertadores . The person responsible for the whistle will be the Chilean Piero Maza, who will command the match in La Plata.
The referee is familiar to Argentines: in the round of 16, he officiated the first leg between Estudiantes and Cerro Porteño (PAR), in which he awarded a controversial penalty in stoppage time. In the 47th minute of the second half, Maza signaled a foul on Guido Castillo , which Santiago Ascacíbar converted, securing a 1-0 away victory. In the return leg, in Argentina, the score ended 0-0, eliminating the Paraguayans.
Cerro coach on Estudiantes vs Flamengo referee: "I didn't think several of his decisions were correct"
After the match, coach Diego Martínez criticized Maza's performance: " I didn't like the refereeing, but I understand that he's human and can make mistakes, just like me, when making decisions . I didn't think several of his decisions were correct. He has a team that supports him, and I disagreed with those decisions," the coach stated.
The Paraguayan press also covered the incident. The Altos Noticias website called it the "biggest robbery in the history of the Libertadores ," highlighting that it was a "made-up penalty, not even the Estudiantes players complained."
The referee has already refereed three Flamengo games in history:
The decisive Libertadores quarterfinal clash between Estudiantes and Flamengo takes place on Thursday (25), in La Plata, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The match will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) .
Mengão coach should send out full strength to face Cruzmaltino even with an important Libertadores game in the middle of the week
20 Set 2025 | 09:30 |
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Flamengo enters the final stretch of preparation for one of the most important games of the season so far. On Sunday (21), Rubro-Negro faces Vasco, at Maracanã, for the 24th round of the Brasileirão. The definition of the starting lineup will be in the hands of coach Filipe Luís, this Saturday (20) . According to the official schedule, the squad trains at 9:30 am (Brasília time), at CT Ninho do Urubu. Immediately after the activity, Filipe should confirm the lineup for the Rio derby.
With the absences and taking into account Thursday's game against Estudiantes, the tendency is for Flamengo to enter the field with : Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, De La Cruz (or Saúl) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.
Even with the decisive duel next Thursday (25), against Estudiantes (ARG) for the Libertadores, the tendency is for Flamengo to enter the field with full strength. The only confirmed absence is Erick Pulgar, still recovering from a fracture in his left foot.
The coaching staff is also monitoring the situation of Alex Sandro and Jorginho, who missed the 2-1 victory over Estudiantes in midweek. The full-back is treating a muscle injury in his left calf. The midfielder is experiencing pain in the back of his right thigh. Both participated in training on the field this Friday (19) and could be included in the squad.
Flamengo leads the standings with 50 points, having won 15, drawn 5, and lost only 2 times , three points ahead of second-place Cruzeiro. Vasco da Gama is battling relegation, sitting in 15th place with 23 points.
The Clássico dos Milhões will be played this Sunday (21), at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast by Rede Globo (open TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
The three main contenders in the fight for the competition title, Mengão, alviverde and Raposa, will have classics and direct clashes.
20 Set 2025 | 08:15 |
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After a week of South American competitions , the Brasileirão is back in the spotlight. The 24th round takes place this weekend, and Flamengo fans are not only hoping for a win in the derby against Vasco , but will also be keeping an eye on Cruzeiro and Palmeiras, direct rivals in the battle for the top spot.
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Both Flamengo and Cruzeiro will have three away games in the upcoming rounds, while Palmeiras will play three home games . Furthermore, the head-to-head match between the Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais teams, in the 26th round, is already shaping up to be decisive in the title race.
Palmeiras, third place with 46 points, opens the round among the leaders. This Saturday (20), Abel Ferreira's team faces Fortaleza at Allianz Parque, at 9 pm (Brasília time) . The expectation is that some starters will be rested for the duel against River Plate (ARG), for the Libertadores.
On Sunday (21), at 5:30 pm, Flamengo (leader with 50 points) faces Vasco at Maracanã. The duel will be broadcast by Globo, on open TV, in addition to Premiere, on pay-per-view . Later, at 8:30 pm, Cruzeiro (2nd place, with 47 points) measures forces with Red Bull Bragantino, at Mineirão.
Midfielder did not leave the bench in the match against the La Plata club and Mengão coach explains the reason for the choice
20 Set 2025 | 07:30 |
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Coach Filipe Luís was asked about Jorge Carrascal's absence in Flamengo's victory over Estudiantes (ARG) , this Thursday (18), at Maracanã. The commander responded sincerely and explained the reasons for the decision .
Filipe Luís on Carrascal's absence in Flamengo vs Estudiantes: "I choose whoever I believe is best for the team"
"For me, it doesn't matter if the player cost 100 million or if he's from the academy. I pick whoever I believe is best for the team, regardless of salary or market value. Whoever I think is best at that moment will play ," he stated.
Filipe then detailed his reading of the game: "At that moment, I thought that with Bruno and Plata pressing, we would regain territorial control and have more intensity . Furthermore, Luiz was able to cover the wing well, where Varela needed support."
This wasn't the first time the coach spoke about Carrascal 's situation. Last Sunday (14), Filipe had already said that the Colombian was "unlucky" when competing for position with Arrascaeta . On that occasion, Carrascal even came off the bench, gave an assist and helped in the victory over Juventude.
Even with Carrascal on the bench, Flamengo started off with a bang at Maracanã. Within ten minutes, they were already leading with goals from Pedro and Varela. Despite their initial control, the refereeing caused instability in the game . Ecuadorian Plata was wrongly sent off by referee Andrés Rojas, and Estudiantes subsequently pulled one back, making it 2-1.
With the victory, Flamengo goes into the return leg in Argentina with the advantage of drawing by any score to secure a spot in the semifinals. If they lose by one goal, the decision will be on penalties. The match takes place next Thursday (25), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), in La Plata.
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