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Palmeiras idol criticizes Filipe Luís and asks Flamengo for more tactical flexibility
03 Out 2025 | 19:20
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As the season progresses, Flamengo continues its search for titles and achievements. With a solid defense, led by players like Léo Pereira, and a powerful attack, the Rio team is one of the favorites in all the competitions it competes in. While the spotlight turns to the call-up of the Brazilian national team, Pereira and his teammates remain focused on their responsibilities at the club, aware that individual and collective success are inseparable. The future holds challenges and opportunities, and Flamengo, with its consistent defense and high ambitions, is prepared to face them head-on.LÉO PEREIRA THE SHERIFF OF THE NATION
Since the start of the season, Flamengo led by Tite has stood out not only for its offensive power, but also for its solid defense. In 20 games played so far, the Rio team conceded just 11 goals, showing an impressive average of just 0.55 goals per game. This defensive consistency has been fundamental to the positive results of the team, which has remained unbeaten for eight games and has accumulated a sequence of clean sheets.
Within this context, one of the names that has stood out is defender Léo Pereira. Present in 17 of the 20 matches played by Flamengo, Pereira has been a key player in the team's defensive system. His solid and consistent performance has contributed significantly to the team's defensive solidity, being one of the reasons for the low number of goals conceded. In addition to his success on the field, Léo Pereira harbors the dream of representing the Brazilian national team.
With With his first call-up under the command of Dorival Júnior approaching, the defender hopes to be remembered for his performance at Flamengo. In an interview with the Goat channel, Pereira expressed his desire to be called up, but highlighted that his main focus is on the red-black club. He recognizes the importance of maintaining his performance at a high level for Flamengo, confident that his work will be recognized by the national team's technical bodies.
The recent pre-season in the United States also brought reasons for optimism for Flamengo. Even with the alternative team on the field, the performance was positive, highlighting the victory against Philadelphia Union and the draw against Orlando City. Although he conceded a goal in the draw against Nova Iguaçu, this single setback does not obscure the favorable results obtained during his stay in North America. For Léo Pereira and his teammates, this pre-season represented an important opportunity to strengthen bonds within the squad and improve teamwork on the field.
Tricolor faces Mengão this Sunday in the Brasileirão with 13 confirmed absences; see the full list of absences and probable lineup
03 Out 2025 | 21:03 |
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Bahia will have great difficulties when facing Flamengo this Sunday (5), in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The team led by Rogério Ceni has 13 absences, a record number of the season , for the clash at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
The Tricolor de Aço will have absences across all positions: goalkeeper, defense, full-backs, midfield, and attack. Nine players are injured and four are suspended, forcing the coach to resort to an alternative formation to face the league leaders.
Among the players missing are Luciano Juba, Rodrigo Nestor, Santiago Arias, and Sanabria , as well as players recovering from injuries like Kanu and Erick. The situation forces Ceni to assemble a new defense and even consider potential debutants.
With so many absences, Rogério Ceni should send an alternative team to the field against Flamengo : Ronaldo; Gilberto, Fredi, Rezende and Zé Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (or Michel Araújo, Tiago or Cauly) and Willian José.
Mengão is expected to make changes to its lineup to face Tricolor this Sunday in the Brasileirão; see the likely lineups and absences.
03 Out 2025 | 20:39 |
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Flamengo should present important changes in the starting lineup for the match against Bahia this Sunday (5) , valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship . After the goalless draw against Cruzeiro, at Maracanã, coach Filipe Luís should promote changes in the lineup.
According to information from the ge portal, the tendency is for Rubro-Negro to enter the field with Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl (or De La Cruz), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (or Carrascal), Samuel Lino (or Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro.
Regarding the match against Cruzeiro, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas, and Pedro are expected to be new starters . This means Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, both suspended, and Carrascal will be out of the squad.
The red-black squad returned on Friday afternoon (3), at Ninho do Urubu, starting work for the match. The last training session with the entire group is scheduled for Saturday morning (4) , before the delegation embarks for Salvador.
As usual, the official lineup will only be confirmed moments before kickoff, during the pre-match training session . The match will be played at Arena Fonte Nova at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), with exclusive coverage on Premiere.
Corinthians idol, the goalkeeper was fundamental in Mengão's title in 2020 and shone again against Rubro-Negro in the Brasileirão
03 Out 2025 | 19:37 |
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One of Corinthians ' greatest idols, goalkeeper Cássio has a special chapter in Flamengo's recent history, even though he never wore the red-and-black jersey. In 2020, his performance in Corinthians' draw against Internacional was crucial in the Rio de Janeiro club's Brasileirão title victory.
In the final round of that championship, Flamengo and Internacional were neck and neck for the trophy. Flamengo lost to São Paulo at Morumbi Stadium and, to retain the trophy , depended on a slip-up from their Rio Grande do Sul rival. At Beira-Rio Stadium, Corinthians held on for a draw thanks to Cássio's saves, preventing the Colorado victory and confirming the title for Mengão.
The episode has remained etched in the memories of Flamengo fans. In a recent interaction, a Flamengo influencer reminded the goalkeeper of the feat. " You know you're a national idol, right?" he asked. In a relaxed tone, Cássio replied: "Yes, we won that title, didn't we? Two thousand and…?" The fan added: "2020 !"
Last Thursday (2), in a duel valid for the Brazilian Championship, Cássio was once again highlighted against Flamengo, now defending Cruzeiro . The goalkeeper made important saves at Maracanã , guaranteeing a goalless draw and frustrating the red-black team's search for three more points.
With no time to lament the result, Flamengo is already concentrating its efforts on the next match of the competition. This Sunday (5), the team led by Filipe Luís faces Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match will be valid for the 27th round and will be broadcast exclusively on the Premiere channel.
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