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03 Set 2024 | 09:03 |
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Portugal continues to be a popular destination for young talents trained in Flamengo's youth teams. With the recent signing of Igor Jesus by Estrela Amadora, the number of players trained by Rubro-Negro who will play in the Primeira Liga and Liga Portugal 2 in the 2024/25 season has reached ten.
Crias do Flamengo in Portugal
The majority of these players, six in total, left Flamengo between 2023 and 2024. They are athletes who exceeded or were close to the under-20 age limit and found few opportunities in the main team. In search of playing time and visibility in a European league, these young people are taking advantage of their chances at Portuguese clubs.
Estrela Amadora, in particular, has been a frequent destination for Garotos do Ninho. After André Luiz's arrival in 2023, the Portuguese club continued to invest in Flamengo talent, signing Daniel Cabral, Petterson and, more recently, Igor Jesus.
Another club that has been recruiting Flamengo players is Leixões, who signed Werton and Gabriel Noga in 2024. Among those who stand out is defender Otávio, who made his move to Porto after a successful spell at Famalicão, becoming the biggest sale of a defender in the history of the Championship Portuguese.
In addition to these young players, three more experienced players are also playing in Portugal: Gabriel Batista and Rafael Santos, both at Santa Clara, and goalkeeper Thiago, who plays for Arouca FC.
p>Players trained at Flamengo who play in Portugal:
André Luiz – Estrela Amadora
Daniel Cabral – Estrela Amadora
Petterson – Estrela Amadora
Igor Jesus – Estrela Amadora
Gabriel Batista – Santa Clara
Rafael Santos – Santa Clara
Gabriel Noga – Leixões
Werton – Leixões
Thiago da Silva – Arouca
Otávio – Porto
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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