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Ceará is expected to face Flamengo without changes, check out the likely lineup
03 Ago 2025 | 10:13
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The coach made it clear that the number 9 is physically fit to play. According to Filipe, the medical professionals released the athlete after noting good progress in his recovery, and Pedro himself was confident. “He is on the list and, when he is on the list, he is discharged and training well. The doctors felt confident and so did he, due to the excellent recovery he has made,” he explained.
Even though he is not starting, there is a possibility that Pedro will come on in the second half to gain rhythm. Filipe Luís has shown an intention to use him gradually, in order to avoid risks and speed up his reintegration into the team. “If he is on the bench, he is available. Let's see if we can give him minutes today”, concluded the coach.
Pedro's presence is considered important not only for technical reasons , but also for tactical reasons. His return represents a gain in terms of positioning and presence in the area, something that had been provided differently by other players, such as Bruno Henrique. Journalist Paulo Vinícius Coelho (PVC) commented on the return of the number 9 to the red-black team and highlighted the differences that Pedro's presence can bring to the team. According to him, the offensive dynamics of Mais Querido should change with the return of the center forward to the squad.
During Pedro's absence, the team had to adapt the role of the referee in the area . Bruno Henrique even played as a center forward, but PVC argues that, although he performed well, he is no match for what Pedro offers. “The penalty area is Pedro's natural habitat,” said the journalist. PVC praised the striker's ability to position himself correctly in different situations. For him, Pedro stands out for anticipating the ball's movements and always being in the right place to finish. “You take a step to the side and the ball hits your left foot; one step back and it hits your right foot; one step forward and it hits your head. And he scores in all three situations,” he analyzed.
The entity chooses the referee and Mengão goes to Fortaleza for the duel against Vozão in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship in the fight for leadership
03 Ago 2025 | 13:30 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (3) to face Ceará, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Arena Castelão. For the duel, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) defined the refereeing team, with Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima, from Pernambuco, chosen as the main referee . Alongside him will be Neuza Ines Back (SP) and Francisco Chaves Bezerra Junior (PE) as assistants. The command of the VAR will be the responsibility of Ilbert Estevam da Silva (SP).
This will be Flamengo 's first match in 2025 refereed by Rodrigo Jose Pereira de Lima . Despite this, the referee has already officiated previous matches for the Rubro-Negro, such as the 0-0 draw with Palmeiras at Allianz Parque in the 2024 Brasileirão.
Flamengo enters this round as the leader of the Brasileirão, with 36 points, two more than second-placed Cruzeiro, but with a game in hand . Ceará, meanwhile, sits in tenth place with 21 points. Mengão relies on its strong away record to emerge victorious.
The match against Ceará takes place at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) at Arena Castelão, marking another step for the Red-Blacks in their fight to maintain their position at the top of the table. The match will be broadcast on Record (free-to-air TV), Cazé TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) .
Mengão plays away from home at Castelão against Vozão and wants a win to stay top of the Brazilian Championship.
03 Ago 2025 | 12:30 |
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This Sunday night (03) promises to be full of strong emotions for the red-black fans. Flamengo faces Ceará, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. For the clash, coach Filipe Luís will have eight absences and three players suspended .
Rubro-Negro has a long list of absences for the match, and will not be able to count on : Erick Pulgar (surgery on his right foot), Danilo (injury on his right thigh), Michael (pain in his left ankle), Everton Cebolinha (tendinitis), Luiz Araújo (preserved due to load control), Matheus Cunha (patellar tendinitis in his left knee), Pedro and Wallace Yan (suspended due to a third yellow card).
Three athletes enter the field with the risk of suspension for the next round. Allan, Jorginho and Léo Pereira are suspended with two yellow cards and, if they receive the third, they will be out of the duel against Mirassol, on Saturday (09).
Despite the absences, Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements. For the first time in the 2025 Brasileirão , Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal, Samuel Lino, and Victor Hugo were included in the squad, and they are available again. The number 16 has a good chance of starting this match.
The match between Ceará and Flamengo will be broadcast live on Premiere (pay-per-view). Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 36 points from 16 games , while Cruzeiro, in second place, has 34 points and a game in hand. Ceará is in 10th place with 21 points.
Mengão remains in the fight to remain at the top of the Brasileirão and needs a victory against Vozão at Castelão and fans are keeping an eye on the broadcasts
03 Ago 2025 | 11:30 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03) to face Ceará, at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time) and promises a full house in Fortaleza .
The match between Ceará and Flamengo will not be broadcast on Rede Globo , which has opted to show the match between Botafogo and Cruzeiro. However, fans can watch the match live on broadcast TV on Record, as well as on YouTube via CazéTV, or on Premiere (pay-per-view).
After beating Atlético-MG in the last round, Flamengo took the lead in the Brasileirão with 36 points . Cruzeiro, who lost to Ceará, dropped to second place with 34 points. Flamengo will be looking to maintain its top spot with another away win.
Coach Filipe Luís is still dealing with a series of important absences . Striker Michael is out of the game with ankle pain, as is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who is recovering from a fractured right foot suffered at the Club World Cup.
Midfielder Nicolás De La Cruz is still recovering from his physical condition and will also be unavailable. Forwards Everton Cebolinha and Luiz Araújo were rested due to pressure management . Pedro and Wallace Yan are also out, but due to accumulated yellow cards.
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