Former Flamengo player praises Wesley and talks about the full-back's comeback

Seeking its second consecutive title, Flamengo faces Barcelona (ESP) on August 23rd at 4:30 pm at the Maracanã Stadium in the U-20 Intercontinental Cup. The match pits the U-20 Libertadores champion against the UEFA Youth League winner in a match that promises a large crowd. The 2025 Maracanã Package will not be valid for this event.

Fans who are members of the Nation Without Borders plan will be able to purchase up to two priority tickets, as long as they have not used the benefit during the season. Sales will occur in waves, beginning on August 11th , and will be open to the general public starting August 14th, through the official website ingressos.flamengo.com.br .

SALES DATES AND TIMES

11/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 1 (1 star) / Nation Without Borders

11/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 1

12/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 2 (2 stars)

12/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 2 (1 star)

13/08 – 10am: Maraca Nation 2 / Maraca Nation 3 (1 star)

13/08 – 4pm: Maraca Nation 3

August 14th – 10am: General Public Online / Free Online Tickets

20/08 – 10am: Physical Points of Sale / Collection of Free Tickets in Person

23/08 – 4pm: End of online sales

TICKET PRICES FOR ALL SECTORS OF THE STADIUM

North, South and Upper East (red-black sectors)

Maraca Nation 1: R$ 11.25

Maraca Nation 2: R$ 15.75

Maraca Nation 3: R$ 18.00

General Public: R$ 45.00 (half price: R$ 22.50)

Lower East and Lower West (red-black sectors)

Maraca Nation 1: R$ 13.75

Maraca Nation 2: R$ 19.25

Maraca Nation 3: R$ 22.00

General Public: R$ 55.00 (half price: R$ 27.50)

Visitor Sector – South (Gate B)

General Public: R$80.00 (half price: R$40.00)

VIP EXPERIENCE AT MARACANÃ

Maracanã Mais offers a unique experience for fans, including lunch or dinner, dessert, and an open bar with non-alcoholic beverages. Located in the west sector, the venue offers greater comfort and reserved seating.

Values:

Maraca Nation 1: R$ 131.25

Maraca Nation 2: R$ 153.75

Maraca Nation 3: R$ 165.00

General Public: R$ 300.00 (half price: R$ 187.50)

Flamengo confirmed, this Friday (8), the list of athletes registered for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América. Among the news are Jorginho, Saúl, Emerson Royal, Samuel Lino and Carrascal , reinforcements signed in the last two windows - including the one that preceded the Club World Cup and the current one.

To make room for new names, Flamengo removed Felipe Lima, Jorge Mora, Rayan Lucas, as well as Gerson and Wesley, who were recently traded. The Rubro-Negro's first challenge in this phase will be against Internacional , next Wednesday (14), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

The return leg is scheduled for the 20th at Beira-Rio. If they qualify, the club may make further roster changes before the quarterfinals. It's worth noting that Mais Querido is still searching for another striker to replace Pedro.

FULL LIST OF PLAYERS

Goalkeepers: Rossi, Lucas Furtado, Matheus Cunha, Dyogo Alves, Leo Nannetti

Defenders: Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira, Danilo, Cleiton, Da Mata, Carbone, Iago, João Victor

Right-backs: Varela, Emerson Royal, Daniel Sales, Gusttavo

Left-backs: Ayrton Lucas, Viña, Alex Sandro

Midfielders: Erick Pulgar, Saul, De la Cruz, Jorginho, Allan, Evertton Araujo, Pablo Lucio, João Alves, Luiz Felipe

Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Lorran, Matheus Gonçalves, Guilherme, Lucas Vieira, Joshua, Jheferson

Forwards: Luiz Araujo, Pedro, Everton Cebolinha, Samuel Lino, Juninho, Bruno Henrique, Michael, Plata, Felipe Teresa, Shola, Wallace Yan, Camargo, Douglas

FLAMENGO ALSO FOCUSED ON THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Before the duel for the continental competition, the team led by Filipe Luís has a commitment for the Brazilian Championship . On Saturday (9), Flamengo receives Mirassol, at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of Serie A.

Flamengo and Mirassol face each other this Saturday (09), at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 19th round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro arrives at the clash after being eliminated in the Copa do Brasil, with the mission of winning to maintain the leadership of the competition. On the other side, they will have an opponent motivated by a campaign above all expectations .

LEADER AGAINST SURPRISE

Flamengo has 37 points, the same number as Cruzeiro, but leads on goal difference (24 to 19) and still has a game in hand over the Minas Gerais team. A victory at Maracanã will guarantee the Rio de Janeiro club the top of the table at the end of the first round .

Mirassol, meanwhile, is the big revelation in this Série A. In its debut season, the São Paulo team sits fifth with 28 points— the result of seven wins, seven draws, and only two losses in 16 matches . Interestingly, it's the team with the fewest losses in the championship, along with Flamengo . With a victory, the newcomer could enter the top four of the competition.

MIRASSOL MOMENT

If Flamengo wins this Saturday, it will end Mirassol's three-month unbeaten streak. The São Paulo team's last loss was to Red Bull Bragantino on May 5th . Since then, Rafael Guanaes's team has won six and drawn three, with an impressive 77% success rate.

Initial projections pointed to a relegation battle, due to an experienced squad, an average age over 29, and several well-known names, such as midfielder Gabriel, formerly of Flamengo . However, the team's performance in the first round exceeded expectations: third-best attack (27 goals) and sixth-best defense (16 conceded), in addition to good results against more popular opponents.

KNOWN ROUTE

Despite this, the strategy against Flamengo should follow the usual visiting team strategy at Maracanã: a defensive posture, deep lines, and a reliance on counterattacks . Flamengo, in turn, should control possession and look for spaces to create the chances that will secure the victory.