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Filipe Luís reveals that Plata would be a starter and that Bruno Henrique needed oxygen

Coach gave a press conference after the goalless draw against LDU, in Quito and its 2800 meters of altitude, which hampered the team's performance

In a press conference after the match, coach Filipe Luís revealed that Bruno Henrique needed to use oxygen cylinders

22 Abr 2025 | 22:13 |

Flamengo did not win, but they also did not lose the key game they had against LDU on Tuesday night, in the Libertadores. A defeat would leave the team in a delicate situation and four points behind the Ecuadorians, but the 0-0 draw kept the Rubro-Negro in good condition in the group.

In a press conference after the match, coach Filipe Luís revealed that Bruno Henrique had to use oxygen cylinders and valued the point won at an altitude of 2,850m in Quito.

Only Bruno asked for oxygen assistance, but everyone feels it"

"It's always very difficult to play at the altitude in Quito. I've been thrashed and won here, it's complicated. The whole context is different. The ball moves faster, the ball gets away from you. Sometimes you're used to passing the ball forward and it goes away. We opted for a plan of shorter passes. We know that the opponent also gets tired, even though they're already acclimatized here. We wanted to make them run after the ball, so they don't have the volume they have at home. I've watched a lot of games and the volume they have at home is impressive. Teams that have played here with a line of five, they push you into the area, they have shots from outside, rebounds, Arce is very powerful in the air... They push you and you can't get out."

— "Only Bruno asked for oxygen, but everyone feels it. I looked at last year's data and saw who suffered the least. Gerson had the most important defensive role, as he was in charge of pressing and helping Wesley. He did it incredibly well. Then, with the ball at his feet, he didn't lose the ball. He was the one who had to sacrifice himself physically. Evertton (Araújo) and Erick (Pulgar) were impressive. (Pulgar) made almost no mistakes, covered the field, and blocked a lot of dangerous balls. No one starts by chance. I was very happy with his performance, and with Ayrton (Lucas). They are players who need to feel comfortable on the field."

PLATA WOULD BE TITULAR

Asked about Plata, who was cut from the game after feeling pain in his left knee , Filipe Luís said that the Ecuadorian striker would have been a starter , if it weren't for the absence last time:

— Yes, he would be a starter. I told him after the game against Vasco. He is a very important and special player for me. He has the qualities and characteristics that I like. He knows how to attack space and link up with his teammates. Unfortunately, he felt a little pain in his knee, and we will have to wait for the tests to see what happened. As a coach, I am sad not to use him. But he felt it even more, he wanted to play at home, in his country. I know he was very upset because he couldn't play. But he knows he is very important to me and to the team.

HOW DID THE GROUP TURN OUT?

With the draw, Flamengo moved to four points and remains in third place in Group C , but remained one point behind LDU, now on five. Central Córdoba, from Argentina, also has four and can go to seven if they beat Deportivo Táchira, from Venezuela, on Thursday.

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What time is Flamengo's game tomorrow? Check out the details

The match valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship will be played at Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul, with exclusive streaming broadcast.

Find out what time the game between Juventude and Flamengo will be this Sunday (14), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:44 |

Juventude and Flamengo face each other this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, in Caxias do Sul (RS), and will be broadcast live on the Amazon Prime streaming service. The duel promises to shake up the table and test the squads at different times of the competition.

Coach Filipe Luís will be without three key players. Léo Ortiz is suspended, while Bruno Henrique is serving a 12-match suspension imposed by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). The player's defense has already requested a stay of execution , but the player is injured. Erick Pulgar, recovering from surgery on his right foot, also remains out.

Furthermore, the list of absences could grow. Alex Sandro is doubtful due to a calf injury . Jorginho felt thigh pain during the week, and Varela returned from the Uruguayan national team with a groin strain.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

Date and time: Sunday, September 14, at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time)

Location: Alfredo Jaconi, Caxias do Sul (RS)

Arbitration: Raphael Claus (SP)

Assistants: Danilo Ricardo Simon Manis (SP) and Evandro de Melo Lima (SP)

VAR: Rafael Traci (SC)

TEAM LINEUPS

Probable Youth (Coach: Thiago Carpini):

Jandrei; Reginaldo, Luan Freitas, Wilker Angel and Marcelo Hermes; Jadson, Caíque, Mandaca and Nenê (Lucas Fernandes); Veron and Taliari.

Probable Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luís):

Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Pereira, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas (Alex Sandro); De La Cruz (Jorginho), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

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Palmeiras beat Internacional and close in on Flamengo at the top - see table

With a dominant performance and three goals from Vitor Roque, the São Paulo team reaches the same 21 games as the leader and is close to the top of the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras beat Internacional 4-1 with three goals from Vitor Roque and close in on Flamengo - photo: reproduction

13 Set 2025 | 21:07 |

Palmeiras gave Internacional no chance and won 4-1 this Saturday (13), in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. The big name of the night was striker Vitor Roque , who scored three goals. With the result, the São Paulo team reaches the same 21 games as the leader Flamengo and puts itself in the fight for the top of the table.

From the opening whistle, Abel Ferreira's team exerted intense pressure and opened the scoring after just three minutes. After a corner kick, Felipe Anderson pounced on the loose ball and passed it to Vitor Roque, who finished with precision past goalkeeper Rochet .

INTENSE PRESSURE AND EFFICIENCY

The home team's dominance continued intensely. In the 23rd minute, a solo play by Flaco López found the ball in the path of Facundo Torres, who found Vitor Roque again to extend the lead . Five minutes later, in the 28th minute, Lucas Evangelista pounced on a rebound from Felipe Anderson's shot following a short corner kick to score the third goal for the Green and Whites.

Before halftime, in the 42nd minute, Vitor Roque shone once again, completing a pass from Gustavo Gómez and scoring Palmeiras' fourth goal, making it 4-0 in the first half. In the second half, with victory virtually assured, Palmeiras slowed down. Internacional, which had produced little up until then, managed to pull one back in the 26th minute.

PALMEIRAS CLOSES TO THE LEAD

With this result, Palmeiras reaches the same 21-game streak as the leader and reinforces its position as the main contender for the title. Vitor Roque's performance boosts the squad's confidence for the rest of the season.

Filipe Luís reveals that Plata would be a starter and that Bruno Henrique needed oxygen