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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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Idol and number 10 at Flamengo, Gabigol has been going through his worst phase with Manto Sagrado. Without scoring since August, the striker became a substitute and has played just a few minutes per game. Specialist in the position, the former Rubro Negro striker, Romário, gave his opinion on Gabriel's phase.
In an interview with the newspaper "O Globo", Romário pointed out that Gabigol's positioning could be the decisive factor for his low performance at Rubro Negro, World Cup Champion and best player in the world in 1994, Baixinho stated that the Mais Querido striker is "going wrong".
“Gabriel in the last two years has played a lot out of position in the which he established as one of the idols in Flamengo's history. If he doesn't go back to playing like he used to, especially now that time passes and he's older, he'll continue to get screwed. Either he goes back to being that guy in the box to score the goal or he's going to go wrong there, unfortunately”, said Romário.
Gabigol has only scored one goal in the last 15 games and is now competing for position with Pedro in the starting lineup. The number 9 is also going through a bad time at Rubro Negro. Idols of the Nation, the duo that won the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil in 2022 seems to have no space with Tite. Because since the coach arrived he has not used the players.
Romário also stated that Gabigol, in the role he has played in recent months, would not be a starter at any club. For the former Flamengo striker, the number 10 is playing wrong, and should rethink his positioning at Mais Querido.
“I don't know if it's posture. Of course, if he, in his understanding, feels good playing where he is playing, which is absolutely not the case, it is his right. Now, if I were him I would think again. If I was what I was, won what I won, scored the goals I scored playing in a position and I'm playing wrong, I'll go back to play”
“And in that position I'm telling you he played, he could even be a starter. In the one he is playing he will not be a starter anywhere, not even at Flamengo. He's playing wrong”, said Romário in an interview with the newspaper "O Globo" this Monday (30).
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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