Soccer
11 Mai 2025 | 02:03 |
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The victory was essential to calm the internal atmosphere after two games without a win. Despite the absences and a significantly changed squad, the team led by Filipe Luís imposed its rhythm from the start, had more volume and created enough chances to not depend on a minimum score.
This turbulence is external. ...." - FILIPE LUIS SAID
The assist for the decisive goal came from Michael, who crossed perfectly for Arrascaeta. The number 14 headed the ball firmly, leaving Bahia's goalkeeper with no chance, putting Flamengo ahead early on and providing peace of mind for the rest of the match. Despite the team's dominance, the game became more tense towards the end. Gerson was sent off for committing a hard foul in the middle of the field, leaving Flamengo with one less player. The team retreated, but managed to close up well to hold on to the advantage until the final whistle.
After the game, Filipe Luís tried to reinforce his confidence in the work he had done and downplayed any external noise about possible turbulence at the club. “This turbulence is external. We continue to believe in what we are doing. I have great conviction in my work,” said the coach.
The coach also praised the team's attitude in the face of adversity, such as the injuries to Allan and Pulgar in the first half and the need to make significant changes to the structure . “We had to win. We dominated the game, controlled the match and scored the goal. In the end, we had to suffer. And such a strong team knows how to suffer,” he added.
Regarding the refereeing, Filipe Luís preferred to keep a low tone. When asked about controversial incidents involving referee Anderson Daronco, the coach avoided direct criticism : “I know you are waiting for me to talk about the refereeing, but I prefer not to give my opinion, just like in the last game.”
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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