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BACK? FLAMENGO DEFINE WHAT IT WILL DO WITH HUGO SOUZA, PLAYER ON LOAN IN EUROPE

The 25-year-old player is on loan to a Portuguese club until June

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13 Abr 2024 | 16:26 |

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In his time at Chaves, in Portugal, goalkeeper Hugo Souza, aged 25, has stood out on the Portuguese football scene. Despite having a contract until June 2024, the player is not part of Flamengo's plans. During a press conference, the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, mentioned that Rubro-Negro considers it to have very satisfactory options for the position.


"It's a loan. The holder is Flamengo, if the loan ends and there is no market, we respect the contract and it comes back, but, to make it clear, in our heads in this At first, we don't count on the player. We brought Rossi, we have a reserve who we think is of very high quality (Matheus Cunha), there's a boy from the academy who is already very well-rounded here (Lucas Furtado), who he already has. is more than balanced in relation to the environment", he said last Friday.




PASSAGE TO FLAMENGO

< Hugo Souza began his professional career at Flamengo in 2020, with an excellent start. However, the goalkeeper went through ups and downs, losing space later. Last year, he was loaned by Rubro-Negro. Marcos Braz praised the player, but expressed the belief that his cycle at the club has come to an end.


"So, at this first moment, we don't see it as a possibility of his return. Unless for a market situation to happen, which I think is very unlikely, even given his performances, even because of his stature, even because of his maturity now, I personally like him a lot and that he has an even better career sequence than he has. had until now", he stated.














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What is Estudiantes' likely lineup against Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores? See

La Plata Club goes to Rio de Janeiro to face Mengão at Maracanã for the first leg of the competition's quarterfinals

Check out Estudiantes' likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Libertadores quarterfinals - Photo: Reproduction/Conmebol
Check out Estudiantes' likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Libertadores quarterfinals - Photo: Reproduction/Conmebol

18 Set 2025 | 11:33 |

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On Thursday night (September 18), Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at Maracanã , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with exclusive broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.


COMPLICATED PROJECTION


Coach Eduardo Domínguez acknowledges the difficulty of the match, but is confident in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes arrives with high morale: they had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss, against Botafogo.


Probable line-up: Fernando Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Tiago Palacios, Gabriel Neves, Santiago Ascacíbar, Mikel Amondarain and Cristian Medina; Guido Carrillo.

HEAVY DEFAULTS


Estudiantes will be without key players for the Rio clash. 33-year-old defender González Pírez, a River Plate alumnus, suffered a Grade 3 injury to his right hamstring and is expected to be out for at least a month, missing both games against Flamengo .

In attack, Colombian Edwuin Cetré, 27, is also out. He suffered a grade 1 muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg and will not play at the Maracanã . However, he is expected to recover for the return leg, scheduled for September 25th in La Plata.



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Which channel will broadcast Flamengo's game today? Check the schedule and details.

Rubro-Negro faces the Argentines at Maracanã at 9:30 pm for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, with important returns and doubts in the squad

Flamengo and Estudiantes face off today at 9:30 pm at Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction
Flamengo and Estudiantes face off today at 9:30 pm at Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 11:27 |

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The Brazilian Championship's undisputed leader, Flamengo, returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with live broadcast on ESPN. The return duel is scheduled for September 25, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata, also at 9:30 pm.


Coach Filipe Luís will have some key reinforcements. Varela and Bruno Henrique, who missed the win against Juventude, are available, as is Léo Ortiz, who served a suspension in the last round of the Brasileirão . Alex Sandro and Jorginho, on the other hand, are still doubtful, as they have been undergoing physical therapy and will have their status determined shortly before the match.


STUDENTS ARRIVE WITHOUT STAFF


Eduardo Domínguez's team will be without González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré, both injured. Even so, 27 players traveled to Rio de Janeiro for the match. The final training session took place at Fluminense's training center in the city's West Zone . In the round of 16, Estudiantes advanced by defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 on aggregate.

PROBABLE LINEUPS


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.


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With tickets sold out, check out the attendance forecast for Flamengo vs Estudiantes

With all tickets sold, the quarterfinals are expected to surpass 69,447 fans and record the highest attendance in 2025.

Flamengo and Estudiantes will have a packed Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals, with record attendance expected in Brazil in 2025 - photo: reproduction
Flamengo and Estudiantes will have a packed Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals, with record attendance expected in Brazil in 2025 - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 11:07 |

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Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other this Thursday (17), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Fans of both teams have sold out their tickets and promise a huge party in the stands , worthy of a decisive clash in the main club tournament in South America.


Flamengo is expected to break the attendance record in Brazil in 2025. The current record is held by the Rio de Janeiro club itself, which drew 69,447 fans in its draw with Grêmio in the Brazilian Championship . With high demand for tickets and the atmosphere of the final, the number is projected to be surpassed this Thursday.


MARACANÃ HAS THE LARGEST CAPACITY IN THE COUNTRY


Maracanã has a capacity of approximately 78,000 fans, making it the largest stadium in the country. However, due to mandatory separation between fans, not all seats are available . Even so, Flamengo usually reaches nearly 70,000 attendance when it reaches its record attendance, which is expected for this match.

Rubro-Negro reached the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional , while Estudiantes advanced by defeating Cerro Porteño. The semifinal spot will be decided in the second leg in Argentina next week.


FLAMENGO LEADS RANKING
  • 69,447 – Flamengo 1x1 Grêmio
  • 69,393 – Flamengo 0x0 Fluminense
  • 68,483 – Flamengo 1x0 Internacional
  • 67,501 – Flamengo 4x0 Corinthians
  • 67,359 – Flamengo 2x0 Sao Paulo


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