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This Wednesday (24), Mais Querido faces Bolívar in the third round of the Libertadores group stage, at the La Paz stadium
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Flamengo faces Bolívarthis Wednesday (24), for the third round of the Group Stage of the Copa Libertadores de América, in La Paz, at altitude. Despite the record against the opponent not being the best, it was with a slim victory and a goal from Gabigol in the neighboring country that a historic path for the club began.
This is because the last time Flamengo won on Bolivian soil was against San José, in March 2019, at the beginning of the campaign for the long-awaited second Libertadores championship. With a goal from Gabigol, Mais Querido, still led by Abel Braga, triumphed at an altitude of 3,735 meters, that is, 95 meters higher than the 3,640 in La Paz.
In a truncated match, in which the Bolivians managed to impose difficulties on Flamengo, the Rio team finished 13 times in goal, while San José finished 25. The home team's athletes used the altitude factor to have an advantage over Mais Querido.
Despite this, Mengão won a hard-fought victory, with a goal scored by the idol Gabigol in the 15th minute of the second half. That year, Rubro-Negro would win its second Libertadores in history, with the same hero from the match against San José, in the final against River Plate. p>AND TODAY?Bolívarand Flamengo enter the field at 9:30 pm on Wednesday (24). Mengão will play with several absences, most of them with physical problems, against the Bolivian team, according to what was reported. by the club itself. Despite this, Bolívar is in a moment of crisis, having recently been eliminated by Bulo Bulo, from a local competition. On TV Globo Rio, the narration will be by Luiz Roberto, with comments by Maestro Júnior and Roger Flores.
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The club has a big difference in work
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The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.
The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.
During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term.
Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.
Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.
The club has been in a race against time
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Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.
In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.
The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement.
In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.
Mais Querido runs the risk of paying amounts in excess of 50 thousand dollars (R$ 275 thousand)
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This last Monday (26), the Flamengowas notified by Conmebol and could pay a fine of more than 50 thousand dollars (R$ 275 thousand). This is because Mais Querido broke two rules in the match against Bolívar, in La Paz.
According to the South American confederation, Mais Querido would have delayed the athletes' return in three minutes into the second half of the game. Furthermore, Conmebol also claims that Flamengo exceeded the players' arrival time in the city of the match.
According to the manual, the club must arrive at least six hours in advance in cities with more than 2,000 meters in altitude. Rubro-Negro arrived at 5:50 pm for the game, which was scheduled for 8:30 pm, that is, around 2 hours and 40 minutes before the clash.
FLAMENGO CLASSIFICADOO Mais Querido managed to get past Bolívar and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Therefore, Rubro-Negro will now face Peñarol, from Uruguay, on the 19th and 26th of September, at Maracanã and Montevideo, respectively.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAMEWhile not is judged by Conmebol, Flamengo focuses its attention on the Copa do Brasil. Rubro-Negro faces Bahia, this Wednesday (28), at 9:30 pm, in the first game of the quarter-finals of the national knockout stage.
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