Soccer
01 Jun 2024 | 14:26 |
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Real Madrid reaffirmed its supremacy in Europe by winning its 15th Champions League title, beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0. The final, played at Wembley Stadium in England, once again highlighted the pact of Spanish team with the competition.
The match had moments of intense pressure from Borussia Dortmund, especially in the first half, where the Germans dominated the actions and had several clear chances to score. However, Belgian goalkeeper Courtois, making his debut in the competition, ensured that Real Madrid did not concede goals.
The highlight of the game was, without a doubt, Vini Jr. The Brazilian star actively participated in both goals from Real Madrid. In the first, he started the play that culminated in Carvajal's header following a corner. The second goal came from the feet of Vini Jr. himself, who scored with his left foot, consolidating the victory and leading the fans to shout "Golden Ball" in his honor.
COURTOIS' DECISIVE PERFORMANCE
Although Vini Jr. shone in attack, Real Madrid's victory also owed much to the stellar performance of Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian goalkeeper made crucial saves, especially in the first half, when Borussia Dortmund had the best opportunities to score, especially the chances of Adeyemi and Füllkrug.
THE GAME
In the first half, Borussia Dortmund were superior, pressing and creating several scoring opportunities. Real Madrid struggled to keep up with the pace of the Germans, but the defense, along with the post and Courtois' defenses, kept the score blank.
At the break, Real Madrid adjusted their stance and began to dominate the actions. The first goal came from a set piece, with Dani Carvajal, a graduate of the club, opening the scoring with a header. From then on, Real Madrid controlled the game and Vini Jr. sealed the victory with a goal in the 38th minute of the second half, sending the fans into a frenzy.
MERENGUE SUPREMACY
With this victory, Real Madrid won their 15th Champions League title, the sixth in the last eleven editions. The club's hegemony in the competition continues, consolidating its position as the biggest winner in the history of the Champions League.
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.
The red-and-black team has the second most valuable squad in the competition, while Argentina has the second cheapest squad among those who qualified.
18 Set 2025 | 16:59 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The clash pits one of the most expensive squads in the tournament against one of the most financially modest.
According to data from the specialized website ' Transfermarkt ', Estudiantes has the second least valuable squad among those qualified for the quarterfinals, valued at 45.6 million euros (approximately R$283.8 million). Flamengo is at the other end of the list: it has the second most expensive squad in the competition, estimated at 195.1 million euros (approximately R$1.2 billion), behind only Palmeiras.
Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional in the round of 16, winning both matches. Estudiantes secured their spot by defeating Cerro Porteño (Pará), winning away from home and drawing in La Plata . This Thursday's match promises to test the value of their investment against the Argentines' tradition.
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