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14 Nov 2024 | 14:40 |
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Coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo, multi-champion in Brazilian football, caused controversy when he stated that Cruzeiro in 2003 was superior to Flamengo in 2019. In a recent interview to Charla Podcast, the coach highlighted that, although the celestial team was not made up of players who were so highly valued individually, the team was much more tactically balanced and played collective football. very high level.
For Luxemburgo, the main quality of the Cruzeiro team that year was the tactical awareness and the rapport between the players, which resulted in a spectacle on the field. "Those guys did a magical thing. Winning a triple crown is complicated. That team was fantastic. The team played amazing football," he said.
THE CRUZEIRO TEAM OF 2003: AN INNOVATIVE TACTICAL SCHEME
Luxemburgo also detailed how he managed to put together a team with an innovative tactical scheme that led the team celestial to achieve historic feats. "We didn't have all the team you think. The team that stood out was Gomes, Maurinho who I took from Santos, Dracena, Luisão and Cris, and Leandrinho on the left. I managed to form a diamond in the midfield, with Maldonado, Wendel and Recife, to give freedom", he explained.
In addition, the coach made a point of highlighting the importance of key players like Alex, Deivid and Aristizábal, who were in great form and scored many goals that season. This extraordinary performance led Cruzeiro to break records not yet achieved in Brazilian football, being the only team to surpass the 100-point mark in the Brazilian Championship.
FLAMENGO 2019: ONE GREATLY SUCCESSFUL TEAM, BUT LESS TACTICALLY BALANCED
However, Luxembourg also made a point of recognizing Flamengo's success of 2019, which won the Campeonato Carioca, Campeonato Brasileiro and Copa Libertadores titles under the command of Jorge Jesus. The red and black team enchanted with offensive and aggressive football, but, according to the coach, their tactical balance was not as perfect as that of Cruzeiro in 2003.
Mengão still had a historic performance in the Club World Cup, but ended up losing to Liverpool in extra time, in a fiercely contested final. Even so, the year 2019 was marked by great achievements and the brilliance of players like Gabigol, Bruno Henrique and Arrascaeta, who helped write one of the most successful pages in the club's history.
CONCLUSION: DIFFICULTY IN COMPARING TEAMS FROM DIFFERENT SEASONS
Although it is difficult to compare teams From such different times, Vanderlei Luxemburgo's statements raise an interesting point about the tactical balance and collective quality of a team. The 2003 Cruzeiro, under his direction, was an example of organization and efficiency, while the 2019 Flamengo demonstrated offensive strength and high-level individual plays. Both teams marked their place in the history of Brazilian football, but, for Luxembourg, the Minas Gerais team was the most complete.
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Mengão returns to the field on Sunday against Bahia in the Brasileirão and the squad will return on Friday, followed by the duel with Raposa
03 Out 2025 | 08:51 |
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Flamengo drew 0-0 with Cruzeiro last Thursday (2), in the 26th round of the Brasileirão. With no time to rest, the red-black squad returned this Friday (3) afternoon , at Ninho do Urubu, to begin preparations for the duel against Bahia. Training begins at 3:30 pm (Brasília time), under the command of Filipe Luís.
In a head-to-head clash at the top of the table, Flamengo and Cruzeiro played a tight match at the Maracanã. In the first half, the Minas Gerais team closed well, preventing any major scoring chances , and threatened the red-and-black team, which was saved by Rossi and Alex Sandro.
In the second half, after Filipe Luís's changes, Cruzeiro managed to create more opportunities, but failed to break down the opposing defense , with only two significant chances. Cruzeiro also barely threatened goalkeeper Rossi.
Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, against Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match is valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The broadcast of the confrontation is on Premiere (pay-per-view) for all of Brazil .
Even with the draw, Flamengo remains top of the league with 55 points. Palmeiras is second with 52, but has played one game less than Flamengo , while Cruzeiro is third with 51.
Midfielder says that Mengão managed to create opportunities against Cruzeiro, but lacked calm and composure to define the confrontation at Maracanã
03 Out 2025 | 07:58 |
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Flamengo and Cruzeiro drew 0-0 this Thursday (2), at Maracanã, in the 26th round of the Brasileirão. Rubro-Negro had more possession and created opportunities, but failed to finish the plays. After the match, Jorginho highlighted the need for the team to better define the plays to avoid dangerous counterattacks from the opponent.
Jorginho on Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro: "We lacked a goal. We created chances, but didn't finish them off"
"I don't think it's a physical issue, because the team maintained intensity throughout the match. It's more about decision-making. When we break through the first line of pressure and space opens up, we need to define the play —with a shot or a cross. What we can't do is lose the ball at this point and allow another transition, because the team is exposed. That's where we can improve," analyzed the midfielder.
With 62% possession, 15 shots to their rivals' 11, and even an extra player in the final minutes after William's red card , Flamengo couldn't convert their dominance into goals. For Jorginho, this was the decisive detail:
"We were missing a goal. We created chances, but we didn't finish them. It was a good game tactically, but we could have made better decisions on some counterattacks . We deserved to win, in my opinion, but now it's time to look forward," said the number 21.
Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (5), for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The opponent will be Bahia, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador . Even with the draw at Maracanã, Flamengo remains leader of the Brasileirão with 55 points, three more than Palmeiras, second place in the championship.
Mengão draws goalless with the Minas Gerais team at Maracanã in a game marked by an expulsion, good saves by Cássio and a balanced Brasileirão
02 Out 2025 | 22:29 |
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Flamengo hosted Cruzeiro this Thursday (2), at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, and the duel ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite the chances created, especially in the second half, goalkeepers Rossi and Cássio were protagonists and ensured the score was zero.
Flamengo started with more possession and offensive pressure, but couldn't convert their dominance into goals. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, leveled the scoreline and created the best chances of the first half , with Kaio Jorge and Christian both being saved by Rossi . The red-and-blacks' best chance came from Arrascaeta's header that went just wide of the post.
The game picked up in intensity in the second half, with both teams pushing forward more. Flamengo nearly opened the scoring with shots from Samuel Lino, Plata, and Carrascal , but Cássio made crucial saves to keep Cruzeiro in the match.
In the 37th minute, right-back William received his second yellow card for a foul on Bruno Henrique and was sent off , leaving the Minas Gerais team with ten men. Even so, the Rubro-Negro team was unable to capitalize on their numerical superiority.
The referee handed out several cards throughout the 90 minutes. Fabrício Bruno and Kaio Jorge were cautioned, while Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, and Carrascal also received yellow cards for Flamengo. The match was marked by complaints, strong tackles, and penalty calls ignored by VAR.
With the draw, Flamengo reaches 55 points and remains atop the Brazilian Championship, keeping a tight lead over Palmeiras, who sits in second place. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, reaches 51 points and remains firmly in the race for the top spots.
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