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Alert: Flamengo has three players suspended to face Vitória in the Brasileirão
23 Ago 2025 | 17:01
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Flamengo's victory over Internacionalthis Sunday (1) was marked by difference in the rhythm of the teams between the two halves. Mengão largely dominated the first half, building a 3-0 lead. However, the rival reacted at the beginning of the second half, scoring two goals in just ten minutes, which forced Fla to hold on to the result until the final whistle. In the post-game press conference, the coach highlighted the team's "perfect first half" and recalled the chances created right after the break.
"I'm happy with the first half, it was a perfect first half. The level of the game plan was perfect, both our defensive phase and the offensive phase. The players were at all times where they needed to be, with great freedom of movement and short relationships between them. The attacks into space were happening the way we planned, and the game plan went perfectly. 3x0, and the teamdidn't go down at all moment," he said.
Filipe Luís revealed that the orientation was to maintain pressure on the opponent in the second stage and assessed that the team managed to achieve this objective. He acknowledged that Internacional's first goal changed the game's scenario, but also praised the rival's quality, further valuing the result obtained by Flamengo.
"We went into the break with this big advantage, and the message was for us to keep attacking. To score, we had two or three clear chances to score. So our team didn't came back badly in the second half, came back well in the second half. And then Inter scores a goal, because we're talking about third place, which until now was third place in the Brazilian Championship. Obviously it's difficult to play against a team like that. scoring the second goal, second goal there was all this controversy, but they ended up scoring the second goal and the team knew how to suffer, they knew how to defend themselves until the end. We still had other chances.
Filipe Luís celebrates triumph
The coach of Flamengo classified the result as deserved and emphasized the importance of winning the three points:
"Victory, for me, is this: the three points have the same flavor. Of course I wanted it. 3-0, 4-0, but football is also about the other team playing. They knew how to put pressure on us at the end, and our team knew how to defend themselves. We came out with a deserved victory."
The 18-year-old goalkeeper saves two shots in the final against Barcelona, renews his contract until 2029 and establishes himself as a jewel of the red-black youth team.
23 Ago 2025 | 19:18 |
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This Saturday (23), in front of more than 45 thousand fans at Maracanã, Flamengo repeated last year's feat and lifted the U-20 World Cup trophy for the second consecutive time. The victory against Barcelona, achieved on penalties after a 2-2 draw in normal time, had as its hero goalkeeper Léo Nannetti, just 18 years old.
The match was marked by twists and turns. Flamengo opened the scoring, but suffered a comeback from the Spanish side. In stoppage time, they tied the match in a dramatic move, sending the match to penalties. It was at this point that Nannetti shone, saving two decisive penalties that secured the victory.
During regulation time, Nannetti had already distinguished himself with key saves that prevented Barcelona from extending their lead . In the penalty shootout, he showed composure and reflexes, saving two shots, sealing the 6-5 victory for the red-and-blacks.
With solid performances, the goalkeeper confirms his status as a promising young player. He will have played 17 official matches in 2025 and has established himself as one of the most promising players of the 2007 generation.
Having come through the club's youth ranks since the under-9s, Nannetti recently renewed his contract until the end of 2029. The new contract includes a release clause of around 70 million euros (approximately R$445 million), an amount considered "European level" by the board.
In a thrilling game at Maracanã, Mengão and Barcelona draw 2-2 in normal time, and the decision goes to penalties, with a Brazilian victory of 6-5.
23 Ago 2025 | 19:03 |
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Flamengo won the U-20 Intercontinental Championship title this Saturday, defeating Barcelona on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time. The final, held at the Maracanã Stadium, featured dramatic moments , comebacks, and individual brilliance from the young players.
The Brazilian team took the lead in the first half, but suffered a comeback in the final stage before equalizing in stoppage time and taking the decision to penalties. In the shootout, the Rubro-Negro won 6-5, securing another trophy for their gallery.
Flamengo started the game pressing their opponents and opened the scoring in the 10th minute with Lorran, who capitalized on a loose ball in the box after a Barcelona clearance error. The Brazilian team maintained control for much of the first half , creating chances through Joshua and Pablo Lúcio, but were unable to extend their lead.
In the second half, Barcelona came back more aggressive and equalized in the 25th minute with a stunning goal from Virgili, who dribbled past the defense and finished with style. Shortly thereafter, in the 49th minute, Cortés turned the game around for the Spanish side. Just when everything seemed to be pointing to Barça's victory, Iago rose highest after a through ball and headed home the equalizer in the 51st minute, sending the match to penalties.
In the penalty shootout, the match remained evenly matched until the final kicks. Flamengo goalkeeper Léo Nannetti saved shots from Juan Hernández and Parriego , securing the advantage for the Brazilian team. For Mengão, Carbone converted the decisive penalty, making the score 6-5 and sealing the victory.
The series was exciting from start to finish: Lorran, Felipe Teresa, Pablo Lúcio, Iago and João Victor scored for Flamengo , while Nomoko, Kluivert, Cortés, Oduro and Virgili converted for Barcelona , while Parriego lost to the Spanish team.
Osvaldo recalls Vitória's good record against Rubro-Negro at Maracanã and predicts a balanced clash in the 21st round of the Brasileirão
23 Ago 2025 | 17:14 |
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Vitória is preparing for a challenging clash in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. The Bahian team faces Flamengo this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Despite the two teams' different moments in the table, striker Osvaldo showed confidence in seeking a good result in Rio de Janeiro.
"We're going to Maracanã and trying to play a great game. We haven't lost at Maracanã in a few games, so I think we can build on that to put in a great performance. Flamengo is a tough opponent; they're the best team in our football world , and they've been achieving great results," the striker declared, before adding:
"But on the field, it's 11 against 11, especially against Vitória, who have a history of playing great games and surprising in several matches. I think we have what it takes to get there and get a great result . We know how difficult the game will be," Osvaldo concluded.
Flamengo takes the field to defend its sole lead in the Brasileirão , with 43 points. Filipe Luís's team is enjoying an excellent run of form , having gone six games unbeaten in the competition.
In addition to a solid run in the national championship, the Rio de Janeiro team secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores last week by eliminating Internacional. Prior to that, they had already beaten the same opponent 3-1 at Beira-Rio, cementing their good run.
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