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Flamengo vs Barcelona: Where to watch, time and probable lineups at the U-20 World Cup
22 Ago 2025 | 09:45
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17 Jun 2024 | 17:56 |
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The Flamengo became two-time champion of the Copa Rio under-17 this Monday afternoon (17), after beating Vasco on penalties 6-5. Furthermore, this it was the first title won by Filipe Luís as coach of Mais Querido. After the game, the commander of Mais Querido made a point of praising the Garotos do Ninho.
”I love these boys. I love, love and love with passion. They have made me very happy in the six months I have been with them. They bought the idea and it's incredible how they play the way I think about football and our harmony is wonderful. The game was very difficult. Vasco's team is great, I worked with Ramon at Flamengo... Vasco and Flamengo are the best teams in Rio de Janeiro because Vasco is a very well-worked team and that makes our victory even more valuable", said Filipe Luís in an interview with FlaTV.
EXPECTATIONS TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE U-20
Soon afterwards, the red-and-black coach spoke about the chance of being able to take over the U-20 team Flamengo. The former full-back will occupy the place left by Mário Jorge, who is leaving for Saudi Arabia.
“With great joy I accepted this challenge that the club proposed to me and in a little while the U17 boys will be with me. Six more to go. months... I'm happy to work with them, I was nervous.”
FILIPE LUÍS' FIRST TITLE AS COACH
In addition to his second title at Flamengo, the trophy is Filipe's first Luís as coach. The former full-back became commander of Rubro-Negro at the beginning of the year and has already won his first trophy. Mais Querido's campaign in the Copa Rio was incredible, with 11 wins and four defeats in 15 games. In addition, 50 goals were scored and 17 conceded.
Released by Bahia, the player will now have a new chance to prove himself at Tricolor and Mengão will not be entitled to the value of the deal.
27 Ago 2025 | 10:27 |
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A Libertadores and U-20 World Cup winner with Flamengo in 2024, 19-year-old right-back Lucyan has been announced as São Paulo's new signing . He had transferred to Bahia in March of this year but was released in August for disciplinary reasons.
With the agreement with São Paulo, Flamengo loses the 30% of the economic rights it had retained in the negotiations with the Bahia club. The information was released by journalist Venê Casagrande. Lucyan signed a contract valid until June 30, 2028, with São Paulo , with a release clause of 80 million euros (approximately R$506 million at the current exchange rate).
With no room at Flamengo , the full-back had signed with Bahia until December 2027, in a deal at no cost to the Bahia club, but which kept 30% of his rights tied to the Rubro-Negro. The fine, at the time, had been set at 100 million euros (R$600 million).
The stint, however, was short-lived. In August, Bahia issued an official statement confirming the termination: " Esporte Clube Bahia SAF announces the release of right-back Lucyan . The U-20 player joined the club in March 2025 and played 16 matches for the Pivetes de Aço."
A Flamengo youth product since the U-15s, Lucyan excelled in 2024, starting in the final stretch of the Copa Libertadores, including the final against Boca Juniors (ARG) . At the U-20 World Cup, he served as a reserve for Filipe Luís's team, which defeated Olympiacos (GRE) in the final. The full-back left Flamengo at the beginning of this season, when he was released by Bahia.
The defender is a great highlight of Mengão's under-20 team and has been gaining value in the eyes of the fans and the market, which has caught the team's attention.
25 Ago 2025 | 08:55 |
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Volta Redonda is closely monitoring the development of defender Iago , a Flamengo alumnus who is now one of the most promising youngsters in the club's youth academy. Volta Redonda discovered the defender while still in the U-15s and retains 40% of his economic rights , while Flamengo holds the majority.
The contract stipulates that the Gávea club can acquire an additional 10% of the rights for R$500,000. The board is considering exercising this option , a move seen as strategic, as the youngster is expected to gain even more prominence in the coming years.
Even in his final year of the U-20 season, Iago is already attracting attention for his performance. He's under contract with Flamengo until December 2026, which guarantees the club contract security . The player's appreciation is raising expectations for both Flamengo and Voltaço, who hope to profit in the future from a potential deal.
In 2025, Iago had made 29 appearances for the U-20 team, playing 2,546 minutes, scoring seven goals, and providing one assist—rare numbers for a defender . In the U-20 Libertadores, he was the team's top scorer, scoring four goals.
In the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, he played 16 games, scoring four goals and providing one assist . For the Brazilian Under-20 National Team, he appeared in six South American matches, starting five, scoring two goals.
According to Sofascore, Iago finished the South American U-20 Championship with an average of 7.28 points per game . He made 41 defensive actions, won 20 of 31 duels (65%), and had outstanding aerial performance, winning 16 of 20 duels (80%). Considered one of the best talents in the youth academy, Iago is already generating expectations to join Flamengo's professional squad soon.
Mais Querido seeks to maintain hegemony and win the tournament for the second time in front of an audience that could break the competition's record.
23 Ago 2025 | 13:00 |
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This Saturday (23) will be decisive for Flamengo's youth team. The red-black team faces Barcelona, from Spain, in the final of the U-20 Club World Cup , at Maracanã. Current two-time champion of the Libertadores in the category, the team also defends the world title won in 2024, when they beat Olympiacos, from Greece, 2-1, in a comeback. That year, the team was led by Filipe Luís, now coach of the professional squad.
A large crowd is expected. So far, around 33,000 tickets have been sold for the final , and the organizers expect to surpass the competition's all-time record, held by the match between Peñarol (URU) and Benfica (POR), with 40,000 fans. In total, 35,000 tickets were made available for the match.
According to tournament organizers, if the match ends in a draw after regulation time, the champion will be decided by penalty kicks, as there will be no extra time. The fans are in a state of anticipation, promising to pack the Maracanã stadium to cheer on the young athletes in pursuit of a second consecutive world title.
Flamengo : Lucas Furtado; Daniel Sales, João Victor, Iago and Gusttavo; Fabiano, Pablo Lúcio and Matheus Gonçalves ; Lorran, Joshua and Pedro Leão. Coach: Bruno Pivetti.
Barcelona : Max Bonfill; Xavi Espart, Andrés Cuenca, Alexis Olmedo and Landry Farré; Brian Fariñas, Quin Junyent and Pedro Rodríguez; Óscar Gistau, Jan Virgili and Tommy Marqués. Coach: Belletti.
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