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EITA FLUMINENSE! NOVA IGUAÇU GIVES FLAMENGO MORE WORK THAN TRICOLOR! CHECK THE NUMBERS

In the Carioca final, Nova Iguaçu offered more risks than Fluminense

31 Mar 2024 | 13:27 |

With Flamengo's 3-0 victory in the first game, Nova Iguaçu practically said goodbye to the dream of the 2024 Carioca Champion title. However, if compared to the performance of rivals against Rubro-Negro, the team led by Carlos Vitor has to be proud. After all, statistics show that Nova Iguaçu managed to create more than Fluminense.

According to a survey, Nova Iguaçu made 11 shots against Flamengo. Of these, five were in charge of the goal in the first 90 minutes of the decision. Meanwhile, Fluminense, accumulating both semi-final games, did not hit a single shot on target. In total, there were 22 shots in 180 minutes, but none with any danger of scoring. The statistics were taken from the Google database.

In the current edition of the Campeonato Carioca, Flamengo presents such a solid defense that the fact of hitting the target has to be celebrated by rivals. After all, until then, the team conceded just one goal in 14 games in the tournament. Even so, the goal in question was conceded when Fla was using an alternative team, in a game against Nova Iguaçu, in the second round of the Guanabara Cup. In the remaining matches, with Tite in charge, the team maintained an invincible defense.

In addition to the defense, Flamengo's offensive sector has also made the fans proud. After all, with 28 goals scored, the team averages two goals per match. Pedro, Fla's number 9, is the team's main reference, being responsible for finding the net 11 times in the competition.

With the good performance in Carioca, Flamengo arrives confident for the kick-off in the Liberators. Next Tuesday (02), Rubro-Negro begins the campaign in search of the fourth, facing Millonarios, from Colombia. The game will be at the El Campín stadium, in Bogotá, at an altitude of approximately 2,600 meters. Therefore, Fla knows the difficulty, but also the importance of winning the three points away from home to start the competition well.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

EITA FLUMINENSE! NOVA IGUAÇU GIVES FLAMENGO MORE WORK THAN TRICOLOR! CHECK THE NUMBERS