
Soccer
29 Jul 2023 | 23:30 |
In a match for the 17th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo won Atlético-MG, on the comeback, by 2-1 this Saturday night (29), at Independência, in Belo Horizonte. Arrascaeta and Wesley, both in the second stage, scored the goals of the triumph away from home. With the result, Rubro-Negro took second place in the championship.
THE GAME
The match it started with Atlético getting more possession of the ball. Flamengo waited in its defense field to go on the counterattack. Gradually, the red-black team was able to control possession of the ball more and went out exchanging passes in the attacking field.
At 14', Mais Querido had his first clear chance. Gerson gave a great pass to Gabi, who invaded the area and kicked under pressure with the Atletica marking. It should be noted that the game was quite intense, the two teams fighting for possession of the ball.
At 32', Atlético-MG opened the scoring with Paulinho, who advanced at speed, invaded the area and hit hard in the corner: 1 to 0. The first stage ended with the hosts in advantage.
Flamengo came back with two changes for the second half. Pablo replaced Léo Pereira and Arrascaeta in Everton Ribeiro's vacancy. With greater possession of the ball, the Red-Black team worked the ball in attack in search of space in Atlético's defense.
At 12', Matheus Cunha made an excellent save from Pavón's placed kick. Flamengo then responded. Bruno Henrique received a free kick in the area and hit the goalkeeper's exit, but Everson managed to avoid the tie.
At 32', Arrascaeta was fouled on the edge of the area. The Uruguayan went for the penalty kick and swelled Everson's nets to leave everything the same on the scoreboard: 1 to 1.
Mengão was a warrior and looked for the turnaround in the final stretch! At 41', Arrascaeta launched Wesley in the area and the lateral touched the goalkeeper's exit to put Rubro-Negro in front and enact the away victory by 2-1. Next appointment
O Mais Querido returns to the field next Thursday (3) to face Olimpia, at 9 pm, in Maracanã. The game is the first leg of the round of 16 of the Conmebol Libertadores.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.