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23 Set 2024 | 12:22 |
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Flamengo faces one of its most important matches of the season next Thursday (26), when it will measure forces against Peñarol, in the Libertadores quarter-finals. The clash, which takes place at 7pm (Brasília time) at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo, requires a victory by two or more goals difference to guarantee direct classification for Rubro-Negro. If the aggregate score ends in a draw, the place will be decided on penalties.
In the preparations for the decisive match, one of the great expectations revolves around the possible return of Léo Ortiz to the starting team. The player, who trained in two different situations – first in place of Pulgar, then alongside him, replacing De La Cruz – could be a key player in the team's midfield.
Ortiz, who has stood out as an improvised midfielder, established himself as one of Mais Querido's main players in the second half of the year. Last time CRF < /a>faced Peñarol, Ortiz started the match on the bench by Tite's decision, but now he can get a new opportunity on the field.
CALL-UP TO THE BRAZILIAN SELECTION COULD MOTIVATE ORTIZ
In addition to preparing for the game against Peñarol, Léo Ortiz is experiencing a special moment in his career with a possible call-up to the Brazilian National Team. The player's name appeared on coach Dorival Júnior's pre-call list for the FIFA Date games in October, where Brazil will face Chile and Peru. This provisional call-up, which still needs to be confirmed until the final announcement, demonstrates recognition of the athlete's performance, who had already been called up by Tite in 2021, for the Copa América.
FLAMENGO LOOKS FOR OVERCOMING IN MONTEVIDEO
With the squad concentrated in Porto Alegre to face Grêmio in the Brasileirão, coach Tite has adjusted the team in search of the best formation for the continental challenge. In addition to Léo Ortiz, players such as Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique and Gonzalo Plata should form the basis of the team that will try to turn things around in the Uruguayan capital.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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