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The Peñarol (URU) team was excited from the beginning of the trip to Rio de Janeiro, where they will face Flamengo, in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. In addition to cheering the players on the flight towards the 'Marvelous City', the Uruguayans posted a montage of Christ the Redeemer with the club's flag.

As soon as they landed on Rio de Janeiro soil, the Uruguayan club published an image of a of the city's main tourist attractions. In addition to the photo, the team wrote the following message: “Peñarol em Rio”, alluding to Rock In Rio. Afterwards, a video showing the arrival of the athletes at Galeão Airport was also published.

< p>Uruguayan team in the Libertadores

Peñarol reached the quarterfinals of the Libertadores after beating The Strongest (BOL) in the round of 16. In the first game, the Uruguayan team defeated their opponent 4-0. On the way back, the Bolivian team even won by a score of 1-0, however, it was not enough to take away the classification of Diego Aguirre's men.

Before the game against Flamengo, Peñarol played in the Championship Uruguayan. On Saturday (14), Rubro-Negro's opponent beat Rampla (URU), by a score of 4 to 0. Given this situation, they remained undefeated in the national tournament.

And the red- black?

Flamengo is coming off a bitter draw with Vasco on Sunday (15), however, they will have reinforcements for this Thursday's duel (19). Recovered from a thigh injury, De La Cruz is back in the team. In addition to the Uruguayan, Alex Sandro, Alcaraz and Gonzalo Plata were registered in the competition and, as a result, will be included in the clash.

Last Tuesday, the candidate for re-election for mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, denied the journalist Ancelmo Gois, from Globo. In a post on Instagram, the mayor informed that the city hall will be responsible for removing the megastructure on the gas meter site, different from what was reported. Furthermore, he guaranteed that Flamengo will have its new stadium, with the best conditions and security.

The news published by Ancelmo informs that Flamengo would have to pay R$100 million to remove a large gas structure present on land acquired by the club, which is owned by CEG and CEG-Rio, which are companies that are part of the gas concessionaire Naturgy.

According to the article, the companies were informed that Flamengo is the responsible for bearing the expenses, as provided for in one of the annexes to the land purchase and transfer contract. The clause, however, does not have a specified limit.

Eduardo Paes guarantees that the removal is the responsibility of Rio's city hall.

Paes stated that the values ​​for the transfer of the structure are different from what was pointed out in the article by Ancelmo Gois. Furthermore, it exempted Flamengo from any responsibility, and that the city hall has been planning to remove it for years.

“They are making me defend @flamengo more than I would like: let it be clear that this is not the The cost of this transfer and when it happens will be the responsibility of the city of Rio, which knows that this structure cannot be in an area that is already receiving so many residential buildings. It's been in our plans for a long time! Flamengo will have its new stadium there in the gasometer with all the quality and safety that the region demands and deserves. Period!”, published the mayor.

In 2024, midfielder De Arrascaetahas stood out in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, achieving the second highest score among players in the competition. With a solid and consistent performance, Arrascaeta became one of the main names of the season. With 32 games played so far, Arrascaeta has a 77.1% success rate in its participations. This index is a direct reflection of your significant contribution to your team's performance throughout the competition. His impact on the game is visible both in attack and defense, evidenced by the impressive numbers he accumulated.

On the offensive aspect, Arrascaeta scored 8 goals and contributed 9 assists, being the second player on his team in both the categories. These statistics show his ability to not only finish plays, but also create opportunities for his teammates, which translates into 17 direct goal contributions, again the second most on the team. 

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When it comes to decisive passes, Arrascaeta also stands out. With 64 decisive passes so far, he ranks third on his team. This demonstrates his ability to make passes that lead directly to scoring opportunities, highlighting his game vision and precision. In addition to his offensive contribution, Arrascaeta has shown remarkable dribbling ability. With 56 successful dribbles and a success rate of 70%, he is a key player in creating plays and overcoming the opponent's marking. These numbers reinforce his crucial role in the team's tactical scheme. 

The player's rating on Sofascore, one of the main performance evaluation systems in football, is 7.61. This note is a reflection of the consistency and quality that Arrascaeta has demonstrated throughout the season. Arrascaeta's performance in 2024 not only places him among the best players in Serie A, but also highlights his importance within the team and in the championship as a whole. His contribution to various aspects of the game is essential to the team's success and to his outstanding presence.