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Cruzeiro beats Bahia in the closing of the 4th round of the Brasileirão; Flamengo remains leader

The teams faced each other on the night of last Thursday (17) and the Minas Gerais team got the better of the former coach of Mais Querido, Rogério Ceni

Bahia and Cruzeiro faced each other last Thursday night (17) and the Minas Gerais team came out on top (Reproduction/ CBF)
Bahia and Cruzeiro faced each other last Thursday night (17) and the Minas Gerais team came out on top (Reproduction/ CBF)

18 Abr 2025 | 08:35 |

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Last Thursday (17), Cruzeiro and Bahia faced each other in the last game of the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the Minas Gerais team came out on top and beat the Bahians by a score of 3 to 0. Gabigol, ex- Flamengo , played for only 33 minutes in the second half.


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Cruzeiro dominated Bahia throughout the match and almost opened the scoring in the 14th minute, but Kaio Jorge missed a penalty. However, in the first half's injury time, Lucas Romero scored a great goal, with a shot from outside the area, after an assist from Lucas Silva.

The second half began and Cruzeiro continued to dominate Bahia. Kaio Jorge redeemed himself for the missed penalty and extended the lead in the 20th minute, when he received a great assist from Cristian and beat the Bahian defense. In the 30th minute, the player received the ball from Lucas Silva, pulled it to the right and hit it into the top corner.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT ROUND

With the end of the fourth round, leader Flamengo is preparing to enter the field this Saturday (19), in a classic against Vasco, for the Brasileirão. The game will start at 6:30 pm, and will be broadcast live through Prime Video, a streaming channel.



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Arsenal manager Arteta talks about Jorginho at Flamengo: “he was…”

The Gunners coach was grateful for the time he had with the midfielder on his team and once again wished him luck in his time at Mengão.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wishes Jorginho luck at Flamengo and talks about the midfielder's conviction - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wishes Jorginho luck at Flamengo and talks about the midfielder's conviction - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

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One of Flamengo's biggest moves in 2025 was the signing of Jorginho, formerly of Arsenal (ENG). The number 21 quickly adapted to Filipe Luís's system and has already established himself as a starter in the Flamengo midfield. In an interview with ESPN, coach Mikel Arteta, who managed the Italian-Brazilian in England, recalled conversations with the player before his transfer to the Rio de Janeiro club.


Arteta talks about Jorginho at Flamengo: "He had a very clear desire to end his career in Brazil"


"We had several conversations to understand how far we wanted to go together, or not. He was very clear about his desire to finish his career in Brazil; he was waiting for an opportunity. When it came, I saw him very convinced, at every level ," Arteta said, before adding:


"First on a personal level, with his family, and then on a professional level, returning to compete in the country of his birth. It was an honor for me to have him here. I made the most of my day-to-day life with him, not only as a player , but also as a person and a leader . I wish him all the best," concluded the coach.

WHEN DID FLAMENGO HIRE JORGINHO?


Flamengo officially announced Jorginho's arrival in June 2025, with the Club World Cup in mind. The club didn't have to pay Arsenal, as the player had already terminated his contract with the English club . Since then, the midfielder has played 13 games, scored one goal, and provided two assists.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

With Jorginho available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) to face Internacional, at Beira-Rio, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores . Mengão only needs a draw to qualify for the quarterfinals.


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Will Internacional vs. Flamengo in the Libertadores be shown on Globo? See

Mengão has a decisive duel against Colorado this Wednesday (20) in the round of 16 of the competition and needs at least a draw

Internacional vs Flamengo in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 will be broadcast on Rede Globo - Photo: Reproduction
Internacional vs Flamengo in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 will be broadcast on Rede Globo - Photo: Reproduction

20 Ago 2025 | 08:55 |

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Flamengo continues its search for another Copa Libertadores title and will decide its place in the quarterfinals this Wednesday (20), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio. The second leg of the round of 16 will be broadcast on open TV .


On Rede Globo, the match will be narrated by Everaldo Marques and commentated by Maestro Júnior and Caio Ribeiro , who both played for Flamengo during their professional careers. It's worth noting that the network also broadcast the first match.


OTHER TRANSMISSION OPTIONS


In addition to Globo, ESPN will broadcast the match on cable TV, while Disney+ will stream the game, just like it did at Maracanã. For the Disney group, Rogério Vaughan will be narrating the match, with commentary from Paulo Calçade and Zinho , formerly of Flamengo .

SITUATION OF THE RUBRO-NEGRO CAST


Coach Filipe Luís will have only one confirmed absence: Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot. The doubt is Emerson Royal, who traveled with the delegation to Porto Alegre . The full-back did not play in the match between Flamengo and Internacional for the Brasileirão, last Sunday (17), but could be included if he is cleared by the medical department after treating a sprained ankle.

FLAMENGO'S ADVANTAGE IN THE LIBERTADORES

In the first leg at Maracanã, Flamengo won 1-0 with a goal from Bruno Henrique, and now needs a draw at Beira-Rio to advance to the quarterfinals of the continental competition. If Internacional wins by one goal, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout .


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Flamengo is interested in signing Grêmio goalkeeper, says newspaper

Mengão is looking for a new player for the position due to the departure of Matheus Cunha at the end of the current season and the tricolor goalkeeper is on the radar.

Flamengo wants to sign Gabriel Grando, from Grêmio, to replace Matheus Cunha - Photo: Reproduction/Grêmio
Flamengo wants to sign Gabriel Grando, from Grêmio, to replace Matheus Cunha - Photo: Reproduction/Grêmio

20 Ago 2025 | 08:39 |

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Flamengo is already planning reinforcements for the 2026 season and has Gabriel Grando, 25, on its list of potential signings . According to the newspaper O Dia, the Flamengo board is closely monitoring the situation of the Grêmio goalkeeper, who came through the Grêmio youth academy and stands at 1.92m tall. The athlete recently rejected a contract renewal offer in Porto Alegre.


The move comes amid the planned departure of Matheus Cunha , Agustín Rossi's current backup, who is expected to sign a pre-contract with Cruzeiro . With no room at Gávea, the goalkeeper will leave the club in 2026, prompting the board to plan a replacement.


GABRIEL GRANDO'S CONTRACT AND SITUATION


Negotiations between Gabriel Grando and Grêmio are ongoing, but have yet to be finalized. Flamengo is monitoring developments and may formalize an offer soon. The goalkeeper nearly signed with Palmeiras this season, but the clubs failed to reach an agreement . He currently has a contract with Grêmio until December 2026.

According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, director José Boto held initial talks and presented a salary offer, which the player has already accepted . In addition to Flamengo , Botafogo has also expressed interest in signing the goalkeeper.


ABOUT THAT…

While the board continues to search for a new goalkeeper, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) for the second game of the round of 16 of the Libertadores against Internacional , at Beira-Rio. The match is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast by Rede Globo (open TV), ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+.


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