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Flamengo's rival, Estudiantes, has one of the cheapest teams in the Libertadores knockout stages.
18 Set 2025 | 16:59
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05 Out 2023 | 14:24 |
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Fluminense reached the final of the Copa Libertadores da América. The victory over Internacional last Wednesday (04) was a turning point: 2 to 1. The triumph of the tricolor greatly encouraged some red-black fans who are also from Rio, but the truth is that frustration reigned over the entire nation. .
When the round of 16 of the competition was taking place, Flamengo was eliminated. Losing to Olimpia (PAR) 3-1 in the return game, leaving the championship hurt a lot, mainly because in the previous year (2022) it was Mais Querido who won the cup. Expectations were very high, but they were not met.
This is what sums up the entire year 2023 for Flamengo. Having won the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores last season, the team had chances in eight different competitions this campaign. Of the eight, Flamengo lost seven. These were: the Recopa Sul-americana, the Supercopa, the Taça Guanabara, the Campeonato Carioca, the Club World Cup, the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil. Rubro-Negro only has the Brasileirão left.
In this way, we understand the frustration of Mengão fans, who dreamed big, but saw one of the worst years in the team's history. "In relation to expectations and reality, it is the worst season in Flamengo's history. A lot was expected and Flamengo won nothing. So I think Flamengo needs to improve a lot and can take Fluminense as an example", said Venê Casagrande during the SBT Rio program this Thursday afternoon (05).
For these same reasons, the commentator believes that Fluminense's arrival in the Libertadores final needs to wake up Flamengo's leaders: "The way Fluminense is reaching the Libertadores da América final is a slap in the face from Flamengo's board of directors! I hope that now they have the humility to understand that the work they are doing is poor, it is ridiculous. Why so far it seems not so! "
He continued his complaint about the behavior of club members: "We see in the interviews with some players and even some managers, that it seems not to be the case. It seems that everything is fine at Flamengo and everything is not fine at Flamengo."
< Flamengo's only chance of redemption, as has already been said, is the Brasileirão. The team is in fifth place at the moment, accumulating 43 points. Their distance to second place is just two points (Bragantino - 45 points), but to first place it is 9 points (Botafogo - 52 points).
Defender hangs up his boots at 38 and says he is satisfied with his career, despite not having been able to play for Mengão
18 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Defender Gil, 38, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. In an interview with TV Record, the former defender confirmed the end of his playing career: " A new phase, I'm retiring from football. It's decided ."
Gil, ex-Corinthians, when declaring retirement: "the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo"
Gil built a remarkable relationship with Corinthians , a club he played for twice. Between 2013 and 2016, he was a key player in Tite's squad, crowning the period with the 2015 Brazilian Championship title . He returned to Corinthians in 2019 and, during his second stint, reached the impressive milestone of 400 appearances for the club.
Despite his solid history at Corinthians, Gil revealed a dream he never fulfilled: playing for Flamengo . " I did everything I wanted, the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo . Not everything is perfect. I'm grateful for the career I've built," he declared.
The final chapter of his career was at Santos, where he played in the 2024 Série B. The defender played an important role in the club's promotion to Série A , but lost his place in the squad and terminated his contract in August of the same year. Shortly thereafter, he decided to hang up his boots.
Having also played in Chinese football and enjoyed a solid career in Brazil, Gil ended his career as one of the greatest defenders of the last decade , recognized for his consistency, physical strength, and leadership on the field. In total, the former player appeared in 865 matches, scoring 43 goals and contributing 15 assists.
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.
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