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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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The former Rubro-Negro player spared no criticism of the choices made by the current Chilean coach
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This last Tuesday (10), Chile ended up being defeated by Bolivia 2-1. Thus, the Chilean team is going through a new crisis and now occupies the penultimate place in the World Cup Qualifiers table. World 2026. Former Flamengo midfielder, Arturo Vidal cited Erick Pulgar and criticized coach Ricardo Gareca.
To be able to criticize the moment the Chilean team is going through, Vidal used his own Kick channel, on YouTube. Currently at Colo-Colo (CHI), the midfielder criticized the Argentine coach's substitutions.
“I wanted Vicente Pizarro alongside Erick Pulgar or Esteban Pavez. These are players who know Carlitos Palacios and know the right moment to pass the ball”, said the former Flamengo player.
In addition to highlighting that he is against Gareca's substitutions, the former Flamengo player was emphatic that say that the Chile team should not have changed coaches. It's worth remembering that the Chilean federation fired Eduardo Berizzo in November 2023.
“I'm speechless, it hurts me a lot (losing at home to Bolivia). It doesn't make sense to lose like that, having players […] I don't understand some decision-making. He is respected because he is the coach, but I don't understand the approach. It's difficult to talk now […] I would never have changed Eduardo Berizzo. The press is disgusting, the only thing it does is ruin the team”, commented the midfielder who played for Flamengo.
See you At the moment, Chile has five defeats, two draws and just one victory in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, occupying ninth place in the league table. Peru is at the bottom, with three points. Remembering that only the first six countries in the Qualifiers qualify for the world competition.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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The teams opened the quarterfinal round this past Tuesday (17)
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River Plate (ARG) and Colo-Colo (CHI) kicked off the Libertadores quarter-finals this past Tuesday (17). The Argentine team went to Santiago and drew 1-1 with the Chileans. Flamengo, who is on the other side of the group, only enters the field on Thursday (19), against Peñarol.
Acting with Thanks to the support of their fans, Colo-Colo took the initiative in the confrontation and ended the duel with more possession of the ball. However, River Plate was more efficient and took the lead with Pezzella. However, the Chileans managed to draw a draw with Carlos Palacios, after assistance from former Flamengo player Vidal.
Thus, the confrontation remains open for the return game, which will be on September 24th, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. If the tie persists, the place will be determined by penalties. The winner will face Fluminense or Atlético-MG.
On Flamengo's side, Mais Querido will face Peñarol this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. If they manage to advance to the semi-finals, Rubro-Negro can face the winner of Botafogo x São Paulo, which will meet this Wednesday (18), at Nilton Santos.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATION
< Thus, the Mais Querido squad continues preparing for the clash against Peñarol, in the Libertadores. The first game will be at Maracanã, on Thursday (19). The ball rolls at 7pm, with live broadcast throughout Brazil on ESPN, on a closed channel, and Disney+, via streaming. The decision will be valid for the Libertadores quarter-finals.
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