FLAMENGO CREATES SHINE IN THE ARAB EMIRATES AND GUARANTEE THE SHABAB AL - AHLI TITLE

After beating Mirassol in the Brazilian Championship last Saturday (09) and enjoying Sunday off, the Flamengo squad returned this Monday (11) to begin preparations for the next commitment.

The opponent will be Internacional, in a first-leg match of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16. Under the command of Filipe Luís, the athletes began training this morning at CT Ninho do Urubu, fully focused on the duel that will be played at Maracanã.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

On Monday, the group trained at 9:30 am. On Tuesday (12), work begins at 3:30 pm and should serve for the coach to define the starting lineup to face Internacional. The duel is scheduled for Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will be the first of 180 minutes to decide who advances to the quarterfinals.

EXPECTATION OF A FULL HOUSE

The Maracanã is expected to have a good crowd to support Flamengo in the first leg of the knockout stage . Fans hope the team will take advantage of home advantage and build an advantage for the second leg. For those unable to attend the stadium, the match will be broadcast live on TV Globo (free-to-air), ESPN (pay TV), and Disney+ (streaming).

GAME SERVICE

Monday (11): Training – 9:30 am

Tuesday (12): Training – 3:30 pm

Wednesday (13): Flamengo x Internacional – 9:30 pm (Maracanã)

Starting this Monday (11), Flamengo fan club members have early access to purchase tickets for the final of the U-20 Intercontinental Cup. The match will be played against Barcelona, from Spain, on August 23, at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

Rubro-Negro , the current Copa Libertadores champion in the category, is seeking its second consecutive world title. Last year, it defeated Olympiacos of Greece, under Filipe Luís. Created in 2022, the U-20 Intercontinental Cup has already had finals in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro.

The first champion was Benfica in 2022. The following year, Boca Juniors took the trophy, while Mengão lifted the trophy in the previous edition. The competition features the U-20 Libertadores champion and the UEFA Youth League winner.

SALES CALENDAR

The club announced that ticket sales will follow specific stages. Between August 11th and 13th, different categories of the Maracanã Nation program will have priority access. The general public will be able to purchase tickets starting August 14th, exclusively online. In-person sales and free ticket collection will take place on August 20th. The Maracanã 2025 Package is not valid for this match.

VALUES VARY

Prices for members range from R$11.25 to R$165, while the general public will pay between R$45 and R$300, depending on the section chosen. At Maracanã Mais, for example, tickets range from R$131.25 for Nação Maraca 1 to R$300 for non-members. The visitor area at Gate B will cost R$80 (half-price tickets are R$40).

The future of center forward Juninho at Flamengo has taken on new chapters in recent days. The player, who had already been the subject of speculation , has failed to establish himself in the first team and has lost ground in the competition for a starting spot.

In recent matches, the coach opted to improvise Bruno Henrique and Plata in the position, in addition to giving more minutes to young Wallace Yan. Even when Pedro was out of the team, Juninho didn't have many opportunities to show his worth.

BOARD CHANGES POSITION

According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, there's been a significant shift behind the scenes at Gávea. While the club previously rejected offers for the player, the current stance is different: the board is open to negotiating with him , provided they receive a satisfactory offer.

Juninho's situation isn't the only movement in the attacking sector. According to a report by the Gazeta do Urubu website, striker Michael is also no longer part of the club's immediate plans and has been authorized to seek a new destination. The player, who has lost his place in Brazilian football, may face a transfer to the Arab world as his next challenge.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

While monitoring the market, Flamengo focuses all its attention on the Libertadores. The duel against Internacional, scheduled for Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, opens the series of clashes that could define the club's future in the tournament.