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25 Abr 2025 | 13:23 |
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On the eve of another national derby, Flamengo is already preparing to face Corinthians on Sunday (27) at Maracanã. The duel is valid for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship, and promises a full house. In this week's press conference, defender Danilo commented on the team's current situation and highlighted that the pressure for results is part of the red-black environment.
Playing for Flamengo is this, it's this pressure..." - said Danilo
When asked about the pressure to regain the championship lead, lost in the last round to Palmeiras , the defender made it clear that he sees this expectation as something positive. For him, competing at the top of the table is a privilege that few clubs can have consistently. “Nice, right? We talk about pressure, but it’s good to know that the pressure is to get back to first place. Most teams don’t have that chance. Playing for Mengão is like that, it’s a constant pressure,” said Danilo , showing that he feels comfortable in this context.
The player, who grew up supporting the club and now wears the Sacred Mantle, stressed that this type of challenge is natural when representing a major team. According to him, the mentality must always be to focus on the upcoming match, regardless of the tournament. Even without treating the match against Corinthians as something above the other games, Danilo acknowledged that the group is highly motivated to win the three points at home . He believes that the atmosphere at Maracanã will be a differentiator, and the team is prepared to live up to the fans' expectations.
“The atmosphere will be fantastic and we will go all out. But this game is just as important as any other. Every point counts in the fight for the title,” he added. Danilo also commented on the season’s planning and assured that the team’s focus is always on the next game.
Even with the Brasileirão as the club's declared priority in 2025, the defender reinforced that the approach remains the same, regardless of the opponent or the tournament. “The idea is to always think about what’s coming next. That’s been working well here, and we’re going to continue along those lines. You can’t think about something bigger without winning the next game,” he summed up.
The red-black team faces the Argentines this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
18 Set 2025 | 18:30 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Estudiantes, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is betting on full strength to try to open up an advantage before the decision in Argentina.
Coach Filipe Luís is expected to field a full-strength squad against the Argentines: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino. The game will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV and with exclusive footage on ESPN.
Alex Sandro (calf) and Jorginho (thigh) are still recovering and are working individually on the field. Pulgar is also in the transition phase with physical therapy and is expected to return to training with the group only at the end of September.
Mengão idol, Uruguayan is having a goalscoring season and will be an important player in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals against Argentina
18 Set 2025 | 18:00 |
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Increasingly established as a Flamengo idol, Giorgian De Arrascaeta is enjoying one of the finest moments of his career. Since donning the iconic No. 10 jersey in December 2024 , the Uruguayan has taken center stage in the Flamengo midfield.
With 18 goals and 13 assists this season, he has already equaled his highest-scoring year since arriving in Rio de Janeiro and could achieve the best performance of his professional career. The midfielder will be one of coach Filipe Luís's main weapons in this Thursday's duel (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.
In addition to Arrascaeta's key role, Flamengo will have reinforcements in its squad. Léo Ortiz, Varela, and Bruno Henrique are available to face Estudiantes . Meanwhile, Alex Sandro and Jorginho remain doubtful and will have their fitness assessed shortly before the match.
Eduardo Domínguez's team will be without González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré, both injured. Even so, 27 players were selected for the match in Rio de Janeiro, and the final training session took place at Fluminense's training center in Rio's West Zone . The Argentine team reached the quarterfinals after defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 on aggregate.
FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saul, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
ESTUDIATES (Coach: Eduardo Domínguez): Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.
The red-and-black team has the second most valuable squad in the competition, while Argentina has the second cheapest squad among those who qualified.
18 Set 2025 | 16:59 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The clash pits one of the most expensive squads in the tournament against one of the most financially modest.
According to data from the specialized website ' Transfermarkt ', Estudiantes has the second least valuable squad among those qualified for the quarterfinals, valued at 45.6 million euros (approximately R$283.8 million). Flamengo is at the other end of the list: it has the second most expensive squad in the competition, estimated at 195.1 million euros (approximately R$1.2 billion), behind only Palmeiras.
Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional in the round of 16, winning both matches. Estudiantes secured their spot by defeating Cerro Porteño (Pará), winning away from home and drawing in La Plata . This Thursday's match promises to test the value of their investment against the Argentines' tradition.
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