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Danilo ignores criticism for Flamengo's performance and celebrates return to the Libertadores as an epic feat

After a draw against LDU in Quito, the defender highlights defensive solidity, experience and the importance of knowing how to suffer in difficult away games in the Libertadores

22 Abr 2025 | 21:53 |

After the goalless draw against LDU, in the third round of the Libertadores group stage, defender Danilo was one of the most talked about names of the night. The match was played at high altitude in Quito, Ecuador, and Mais Querido managed to hold off the opponent in a game marked by strong marking and little space for creation. In an interview after the final whistle, Danilo praised the collective performance and made a point of valuing the team's competitive spirit.

We lacked a little more concentration to get the three points..." - said Danilo

KNOWING HOW TO SUFFER IS ALSO PART OF THE GAME

“The team showed that it knows how to suffer. In football, it is essential to understand that we will not always dominate. We lacked a little more concentration to seek the three points, but it is important to score away from home, especially in a competition like this”, assessed Danilo. The defender's speech reflects well the reading of the match, where Mengão had a solid defensive performance, even without managing to break through the opponent's defense.

EXCITING RETURN TO LIBERTADORES

Voted man of the match, Danilo had a special reason to celebrate beyond his individual performance. At 33 years old, the player returned to play in a Libertadores match after 14 seasons. The last one was in 2011, when he was still playing for Santos and won the title against Peñarol, in a final played at Pacaembu. “It’s been 14 years away from the competition. Being back is special. I’m living the last years of my career and I want to make the most of every moment with this group,” said the defender.

Since arriving at Flamengo, Danilo has played seven matches for Flamengo and has yet to see his team concede a goal while he has been on the field. This is impressive and reinforces the positive impact that the defender has brought to the defense led by Filipe Luís . In addition, he scored for the first time in the 6-0 win over Juventude, in a match valid for last Wednesday.

Danilo's solidity was also evident in the Supercopa Rei, held in February, when the defender was present in the 3-1 victory over Botafogo . Even entering the final stretch of the game, with the score already in his favor, the athlete fulfilled his defensive role well and maintained consistency in the sector until the final whistle. Little by little, Danilo is establishing himself as a reliable player within the squad. His experience has been a differential both on the field and behind the scenes, serving as a reference for the younger players . His solid performance in a difficult match like Tuesday's proves the importance of having athletes who have experienced high-level competitions.

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Ao vivo: Acompanhe o julgamento de Bruno Henrique, do Flamengo, no STJD

Atacante pode já ter jogado sua última partida com a camisa do Mengão no ano com o recurso no tribunal sendo julgado nesta segunda-feira (10)

Acompanhe ao julgamento de Bruno Henrique, do Flamengo, no STJD ao vivo com imagens - Foto: Reprodução

10 Nov 2025 | 10:16 |

O Superior Tribunal de Justiça Desportiva (STJD) marcou para segunda-feira (10) às 10h (horário de Brasília) o novo julgamento de Bruno Henrique, atacante do Flamengo. Com isso, a vitória sobre o Santos, no domingo (9), pode ter sido a última partida do camisa 27 na temporada de 2025.

ACOMPANHE O JULGAMENTO AO VIVO (COM IMAGENS)

Atualmente, o jogador atua sob efeito suspensivo, o que lhe permite entrar em campo enquanto aguarda uma decisão definitiva da Justiça Desportiva. No entanto, a nova sessão pode mudar completamente o cenário, deixando o atacante fora da reta final do Brasileirão e até mesmo da Copa Libertadores.

ENTENDA O CASO

No dia 4 de setembro, a Primeira Comissão Disciplinar do STJD puniu Bruno Henrique com 12 jogos de suspensão em competições nacionais, além de uma multa de R$ 60 mil. A decisão foi motivada por um episódio em campo que gerou denúncia ao tribunal. O departamento jurídico do Flamengo recorreu da sentença e obteve efeito suspensivo, permitindo que o atacante continuasse atuando enquanto o recurso era analisado.

CENÁRIOS POSSÍVEIS PARA O JULGAMENTO

Na nova sessão, o STJD pode seguir quatro caminhos distintos:

Absolver o jogador;
Reduzir a pena;
Manter a punição de 12 partidas;
Ou até aumentar a suspensão.

Caso o tribunal retire o efeito suspensivo, o Flamengo perderá Bruno Henrique imediatamente para o restante da temporada. A decisão também pode impedir o atacante de disputar a final da Libertadores, marcada para 29 de novembro, contra o Palmeiras, em Lima (Peru).

POSSÍVEL DESPEDIDA NA TEMPORADA

Bruno Henrique foi um dos destaques da vitória sobre o Santos, marcando um gol e participando ativamente das jogadas ofensivas. Assim, o duelo válido pela 33ª rodada do Brasileirão pode ter sido a última aparição do camisa 27 em 2025, caso o STJD confirme a punição.

Danilo ignores criticism for Flamengo's performance and celebrates return to the Libertadores as an epic feat