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Filipe Luís avoids comparisons to Jorge Jesus and praises the 'DNA of Flamengo'
21 Ago 2025 | 08:32
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30 Mar 2025 | 13:29 |
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After Flamengo's draw against Internacional in the opening match of the Brazilian Championship, coach Filipe Luís analyzed the opposing team's performance and highlighted the quality of four players from the team from Rio Grande do Sul. The Mengão coach classified the Colorado midfielders and forwards as high-level athletes, capable of deciding matches.
“The Brazilian league is different, but we’ve had eight derbies. Today’s game is a high level. No matter how much we want to prepare, when players like Alan Patrick, Wesley, Valencia and Borré come, it’s a European level. It’s hard to win the championship, we really wanted to win at home, but the championship is long and the most consistent team wins. It’s important that we’re honest about what we did. If we had won playing badly, we would have had to be honest,” said Filipe Luís.
ALAN PATRICK HAS ALREADY PASSED AT MENGÃO AND IS STANDING OUT AT INTER
Among the players mentioned by the red-and-black coach, Alan Patrick has a special relationship with the Rio de Janeiro club. The midfielder wore the Mais Querido jersey between 2015 and 2016, playing 72 matches and scoring 15 goals and making ten assists. At the time, the player was an important part of the squad and created an identification with the fans.
Still in 2020, Alan Patrick commented on his time at Gávea and highlighted the affection he received from the fans. "I can say that I lived my best moment wearing the Flamengo shirt. The fans welcomed me very well and I was able to help by playing well. It was a milestone for me," said the midfielder in an interview with GE.
MIDFIELDER REMEMBERS GOAL AGAINST BOTAFOGO AS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF HIS CAREER
In addition to the recognition for his performance with the Sacred Mantle, Alan Patrick recalled one of the most memorable moments of his career in Rio de Janeiro. The player highlighted a beautiful goal scored against Botafogo, classifying it as one of the most beautiful of his career.
“I remember well a goal I scored against Botafogo. I received the rebound from a cross that came from the right and ended up finishing strongly with my left foot, which is not my preferred foot. It was the most beautiful goal for Flamengo and one of the most beautiful of my career,” said the midfielder.
Striker celebrates his time at Mengão with qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals and says leaving Europe is not a step backwards
21 Ago 2025 | 11:09 |
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Pre-called to the Brazilian national team, Samuel Lino did not hide his enthusiasm for the moment he is experiencing at Flamengo . After qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores , the striker was asked about his decision to return to South American football and did not spare praise for the Rio de Janeiro club.
Samuel Lino: "I see Flamengo above many European teams"
"Every player has their own goals and dreams. Flamengo is a gigantic club, offering great conditions and structure . This attracts many players from Europe. Today, I see Flamengo above many European teams and as a giant in South America," the player said in the mixed zone at Beira-Rio. The statement reinforces his decision to leave Atlético de Madrid, a move he says has already proven to be the right one.
In addition to the structure, Samuel Lino highlighted Filipe Luís's role in his performance. At Atlético, he worked with Diego Simeone in a more defensive system , but at Flamengo, he found a model that values his attacking skills.
"Filipe Luís is a young, promising coach who has already won titles and has a style of play that is very appealing. He's an attacking, pressing, possession-based model, unlike Simeone , who prioritizes defensive consistency. I see a great future in him and I'm very happy to work with this system," he added.
With a spot in the quarterfinals secured, Flamengo will face Estudiantes. If they qualify, they will face Racing or Vélez in the semifinals. This favorable draw, combined with recent performance, makes Flamengo the main favorite for the title according to bookmakers, who further reduced the odds after the victory over Internacional.
Mengão beat Internacional, qualified for the competition and the coach remembered an important player he hopes to have against Estudiantes
21 Ago 2025 | 10:40 |
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Flamengo secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores by beating Internacional 2-0 last Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio. With just under a month to go until the start of the next phase, coach Filipe Luís is already planning a possible major reinforcement: midfielder Erick Pulgar .
Filipe Luís on Flamengo in the Libertadores quarterfinals: "My hope is to recover Pulgar"
Out of action since June 26, when he faced Bayern Munich (GER) in the Club World Cup, Pulgar is recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot . According to the coach, the Chilean is expected to be fully recovered by September.
"I didn't know there was a month left (until the quarterfinals against Estudiantes). My thoughts are on Vitória, which is the next game . But since there's a month left, my hope is to get Pulgar back. He might be back in a month. Until then, a lot can happen," said Filipe Luís.
The midfielder suffered the fracture after a challenge with Harry Kane in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The injury required surgery in Chile, unlike in 2023 , when the player also fractured the same metatarsal but opted for conservative treatment. On that occasion, he returned to action in about 60 days.
Now, after the surgery, the recovery time is longer. Pulgar is expected to return to the field only in the second half of September , a total absence of about two and a half months. There's also a possibility that the midfielder will only return in October.
With victories over Internacional in the round of 16, Flamengo will face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) in the quarterfinals . The first leg is scheduled for September 16-18 at the Maracanã, while the return leg is scheduled for September 23-25 in Argentina.
While without Pulgar, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship . Next Monday (25), the team faces Vitória, at Maracanã, at 9 pm (Brasília time), for the 21st round of the competition.
Mengão beat Internacional and secured qualification in the competition and will face a big club from Argentina in the next phase.
21 Ago 2025 | 09:03 |
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Flamengo is qualified for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores . After beating Internacional 2-0 at Beira-Rio, this Wednesday (20), Rubro-Negro confirmed the spot with 3-0 on aggregate and will now face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) , who eliminated Cerro Porteño (PAR).
CONMEBOL has set the window for the next stage. The first match between Flamengo and Estudiantes will take place between September 16th and 18th in Rio de Janeiro. The return leg, in La Plata, is scheduled for the 23rd and 25th of the same month. Having performed better in the group stage, the Argentine team will have the advantage of playing at home.
Besides the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes, the other quarterfinal matches follow the same schedule, but with no set dates yet and three teams still to qualify. The bracket is as follows :
THE GRAND FINAL
Flamengo's goal is to win its fourth continental championship. The Copa Libertadores final is scheduled for November 29th at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, the historic site of the 2019 title victory over River Plate, a final that has a chance of being repeated.
Before returning to the field for the South American tournament, Flamengo remains focused on the Brasileirão. On Monday (25), the Mais Querido faces Vitória, at Maracanã, at 9 pm (Brasília time) , in a duel valid for the 21st round. Mengão is the leader of the competition with 43 points, four more than Palmeiras, in second place.
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