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Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes loses before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores
15 Set 2025 | 13:42
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The 2-1 defeat to Cruzeiro , at Mineirão, raised an alarm at Flamengo. This Sunday (4), after the setback in the Brasileirão, Filipe Luís gave an interview and spoke about the next challenge for the red-black team: the duel with Central Córdoba, valid for the Libertadores, scheduled for Thursday (7), at Maracanã.
The Argentine team leads Group C of the continental competition, and the match has a decisive impact. With only four points in three matches, Flamengo needs to win to avoid complications in the search for a place in the knockout stages. — First, we have to analyze today's match against Cruzeiro to find out what we did well and what we did badly, so we can correct it. Starting tomorrow, we'll start studying the next opponent, which should be very similar to the match at Maracanã and today's match — assessed Filipe Luís, already planning the clash with the Argentines.
According to the coach, Central Córdoba has similar characteristics to Fernando Seabra's Cruzeiro. Teams with strong blocking of the ball and focus on quick transitions, something that Flamengo struggled to deal with in Belo Horizonte. — Central Córdoba is an opponent that tries to block our exit a lot to try to make transitions — added the coach, reinforcing the need for immediate adjustment in the game plan.
Despite the marathon and the exhaustion, the team will have to turn things around quickly. The team will return to training this Monday (5), with its full focus on the Libertadores. The preparation will be short, but with maximum attention to detail. The situation in Group C of the Libertadores does not allow for any slip-ups. Flamengo is in third place, with 4 points. It is right behind Central Córdoba, leader with 7, and LDU, second place with 5. Deportivo Táchira, without scoring, closes the group.
Group C Standings:
Central Cordoba – 7 points
LDU – 5 points
Flamengo – 4 points
Deportivo Táchira – 0 points
The game against Central Córdoba will be at Maracanã, and the home advantage will be decisive. A slip-up could leave Rubro-Negro in an extremely delicate situation, forcing a combination of results in the final rounds of the group stage. Although the away performance has generated distrust, the team has managed to impose itself at Maracanã. The expectation is a full house, and the support of the fans will once again be a differential in a game with a knockout feel.
On the field, Filipe Luís will have the task of adjusting the defensive system and finding alternatives in the offensive sector, which once again struggled to create chances against Cruzeiro. The lack of solutions in the final third is a concern for the duel against an Argentine team with strong marking. The defeat to Cruzeiro, although painful, can serve as a warning. Flamengo had possession, but little effectiveness, and once again saw the opponent exploit spaces behind the defense.
Former Flamengo and Monaco player, the full-back returns to Brazilian football with Remo after a serious injury and a year out, ensuring he is physically fit.
15 Set 2025 | 14:40 |
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Full-back Jorge, the new signing for Remo under executive director Marcos Braz , is experiencing a comeback in football. Discovered by Flamengo, he achieved national and international prominence, playing for clubs such as Palmeiras, Santos, Fluminense, and even in Europe , playing for Monaco, Porto, and Basel.
In France, with Monaco, Jorge won a French Championship title. Returning to Brazil in 2023, he signed with Fluminense, but suffered a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee , which sidelined him for a long period. He later played for CRB, but played few games, with his last official match taking place on September 15, 2024.
At the press conference held last week, Jorge stated that he was physically recovered and available to coach António Oliveira: “ I am feeling very well physically , clinically too, that is the most important thing, after a very serious injury that I had at Fluminense… Today I feel good.”
Jorge, ex-Flamengo, reveals the reason for his career break: "I wanted to breathe a little"
Jorge revealed that he chose to take some time away from football to reflect and distance himself from stressful environments: “ When I arrived in Rio, after this contract I had at CRB , I decided that I wanted to breathe a little, get away from some environments through football, because I really went through a lot of things that only God knows.”
With extensive national and international experience, Jorge was also called up to the Brazilian national team in 2017 , playing a friendly against Colombia at Botafogo's Nilton Santos Stadium. The full-back arrives at Remo determined to regain his rhythm and contribute to the team.
Mengão won at Alfredo Jaconi for the first time in 28 years and Thiago Carpini doesn't hide the difference between the teams
15 Set 2025 | 14:20 |
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Juventude could not resist the leader of the Brasileirão and was beaten 2-0 by Flamengo , last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi. After the match, coach Thiago Carpini highlighted the difference in level between the teams and praised the performance of Rubro-Negro .
Thiago Carpini after Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "The disparity is huge"
"Today we faced a Flamengo team that needs no comment. The disparity is huge, a team accustomed to shooting a lot and being imposing. We managed to limit their shots a bit, which shows that some of the combinations worked well ," said Carpini.
The coach also explained why he chose Nenê and Alan Ruschel as starters. According to him, the idea was to prioritize possession and exploit set pieces , but the plan didn't pan out, largely due to Flamengo 's own style of play.
"It was more of a coincidence than a strategy, playing at home. Nenê gives us support and rhythm, as well as the set pieces. Alan played well, as did Hermes . We have a group, and we'll choose the best options based on our daily routine," added the Juventude coach.
With the victory, Flamengo reached 50 points and maintained its four-point lead over Palmeiras at the top . Juventude remains in 18th place with 21 points, within the relegation zone. In the next round, Flamengo faces Vasco, while Juventude visits Mirassol in São Paulo.
The 22-year-old striker has opted to stay with the Saudi club until 2026; Mengão is monitoring the situation while São Paulo faces market value challenges.
15 Set 2025 | 14:08 |
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Marcos Leonardo, a 22-year-old striker , has decided to postpone any negotiations to return to Brazilian football. Despite interest from São Paulo, the player opted to remain with Al-Hilal until at least January 2026, keeping future opportunities in the domestic market open.
At Al-Hilal, the number 9 lost his place after the arrival of Darwin Núñez , signed from Liverpool. Under coach Inzaghi's guidance, Marcos Leonardo was not registered for the local league, but he will continue to play in the Asian Champions League, the main showcase for football in the Middle East, which keeps his name in the spotlight for interested parties.
São Paulo, which expressed interest in signing him, struggled to compete with foreign offers, which is Al-Hilal's priority in the event of a sale. In this context, Flamengo is closely monitoring Marcos Leonardo, considering him as an option to strengthen its attack in 2026.
Internally, Marcos Leonardo has never hidden his desire to return to Brazil. Despite his stated preference for São Paulo, sources close to the striker indicate that Flamengo 's sports project and investment power could be decisive in a future negotiation.
At Gávea, Marcos Leonardo's name is being considered as part of a potential offensive overhaul. The club is planning offensive changes in 2026 and sees the forward as a young player with the potential for a significant technical return.
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