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Flamengo announces players related to last-minute absence against Grêmio
31 Ago 2025 | 13:39
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Formed in Flamengo's youth categories, striker Mateusãowas the protagonist in an exciting duel this Sunday (29), for the UAE League Cup. Defending Shabab Al-Ahli, led by Paulo Sousa, Portuguese who played for Mais Querido in 2022, the young Brazilian scored the decisive goal in the 5-5 draw against Al-Nasr, guaranteeing his team's qualification for the semi-finals of the competition.
A game full of twists
Mateusão's team had won the first game 2-0, which gave them a comfortable advantage in the confrontation. In the second leg, away from home, Shabab Al-Ahli started dominating, opening 2-0 with goals from Cartabia and Dabbur. At halftime, the aggregate score was 4-0, but the second half brought a series of emotions.
Al-Nasr reacted, with Taarabt reducing the score, but Dabbur scored again to make it 3-1. An own goal from defender Renan gave new impetus to the home team, who saw Dabbur complete his hat-trick and make it 4 to 2.
Al-Nasr's comeback came with two goals from Marouan Azarkan and one from Ali Mabkhout, putting the score at 5 to 4 and leaving the hosts one goal away from leveling the match on aggregate. However, in stoppage time, Mateusão appeared to tie the match at 5-5, after a pass from the former Flamengo Yuri César, sealing Shabab Al-Ahli's classification once and for all.
Mateusão: numbers and trajectory
At 20 years old, Mateusão is enjoying his second season with Shabab Al-Ahli. In the current campaign (2024/2025), the striker played 17 games, scoring five goals and contributing one assist.
At Flamengo, the young man played for the main team between 2021 and 2023, accumulating 18 official matches, but without breaking the bank. He debuted as a professional in the first round of the Campeonato Carioca 2021, in a 1-0 victory over Nova Iguaçu.
Shabab Al-Ahli's next challenges
With classification assured, Shabab Al-Ahli awaits the definition of the other semi-finalists, who will be announced this Monday (30), with clashes between Baniyas x Al Wasl and Al-Jazira x Al Ain.
Mateusão continues to show progress in his international career, gaining prominence as one of the Brazilian promises acting outside the country.
Just 45 days after leaving Flamengo and arriving at Zenit, Gerson has attracted interest from Arab football, but the athlete's father and agent deny a direct offer.
31 Ago 2025 | 16:21 |
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Gerson's start at Zenit has been marked by difficulties. After leaving Flamengo shortly after the Club World Cup , the midfielder has yet to establish himself with the Russian team. He has been receiving few minutes on the pitch and recently missed the last game due to an injury.
This Sunday (31), information emerged that Al-Ittihad, from Saudi Arabia, opened talks to try to sign the athlete, just 45 days after his arrival in Russia . The news caught the attention of Flamengo fans, as the Joker left Brazil in one of the main transfers of the season.
Journalist Julio Miguel Neto reported that he spoke with Marcão, the player's father and representative. According to him, there has been no official contact so far from the athlete, who left Mais Querido to play for the Russian team.
" If anything came up, it was from club to club. I haven't been officially notified by anyone yet. I haven't offered him to any club ," the businessman declared.
Still, the possibility isn't ruled out, as it's common for Middle Eastern clubs to engage directly with teams before negotiating with players. It remains to be seen whether negotiations will progress in the coming days.
Leader of the Brasileirão, Mengao faces Tricolor this Sunday (31), at Maracanã, at 4 pm; Filipe Luís confirmed De La Cruz as a starter and has three absences
31 Ago 2025 | 15:55 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (31) to face Grêmio , in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The duel takes place at Maracanã, at 4 pm (Brasília time), and marks another challenge for the team led by Filipe Luís, who leads the competition with 46 points.
For the match, the coach confirmed the entry of De La Cruz in midfield, filling in for the injured Jorginho. Flamengo will therefore field the following players: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz, Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
Mengão will be without three players. Erick Pulgar is still recovering from foot surgery, while Alex Sandro is nursing a calf injury. Jorginho is in the medical department due to pain in the hamstring of his left thigh. Despite the absences, the red-and-black squad remains confident, boasting the best attack and the tightest defense in the championship: 44 goals scored and only nine conceded.
Rede Globo will broadcast the match throughout Brazil, except for the state of São Paulo . Fans will also be able to watch the match via Premiere pay-per-view.
Grêmio, in turn, will take to the field with Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Noriega, Kannemann (captain) and Marlon; Dodi, Cuéllar and Edenilson; Cristian Olivera, Braithwaite and Carlos Vinícius.
Mengão hosts Tricolor this Sunday (31) at 4 pm at Maracanã and Mano Menezes will have to deal with absences to choose the starting 11
31 Ago 2025 | 14:39 |
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Flamengo and Grêmio face each other this Sunday (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship . The ball rolls at Maracanã, starting at 4 pm (Brasília time), with the promise of a full house, with tickets sold out since Wednesday .
Coach Mano Menezes outlined the team that should start the match against the championship leader : Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Wagner Leonardo, Kannemann and Marlon; Dodi, Cuéllar and Edenilson; Pavón (Carlos Vinicius), Cristian Olivera and Braithwaite.
Grêmio arrives at the match with a significant shortage. Seven players are unavailable for Mano Menezes:
Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 43 points from 20 matches (14 wins, four draws, and two losses) . Grêmio, in turn, sits in 14th place with 24 points, the result of six wins, six draws, and eight losses.
The match will be broadcast live on Rede Globo, on free-to-air television , throughout most of Brazil. The exception is the state of São Paulo, where the classic between Corinthians and Palmeiras will be shown. The match will also be available nationwide on Premiere via pay-per-view.
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