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08 Mai 2025 | 01:00 |
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An idol as a player, multiple champion with the red and black jersey and one of the leaders of the most successful generation in Flamengo 's recent history, Filipe Luís made his debut as coach surrounded by internal support and external enthusiasm. But this scenario is starting to change. The team led by the former full-back is not exciting, and the numbers in the 2025 Libertadores are, so far, a reflection of the moment: draws at home, little offensive creativity and a defensive system that fluctuates more than expected.
The draw with Central Córdoba , at the Maracanã, exposed the team's technical and emotional instability. With a football performance below what is expected of a star-studded team, Flamengo was once again booed by part of the fans at the end of the match. The criticism, which until then had been mild on social media, began to gain momentum. Fans questioned tactical choices, the coach's reading of the game and the performance of key players, who seemed far from their physical and technical peak.
For now, Filipe Luis's Libertadores is worse than Tite's..." - said fan
In addition to the occasional protests at the stadium, Fla's web channels — which include influencers, independent journalists and profiles dedicated to the club — began to voice their discontent. The debate over Filipe's continuity gained ground, and there are already comparisons with Tite's work. "But for now, Filipe Luis's Libertadores is worse than Tite's," said the fan on social media.
if it's not worse it's just as bad
Tite, who resigned in September last year, left the club after internal wear and tear, inconsistent results and criticism of the club's lack of attacking repertoire. Filipe, who took over shortly after with the idea of "rescuing the red-and-black essence", started off well, winning the Carioca, the Super Cup and the Copa do Brasil, but his recent performance is a cause for concern.
At the same time, expectations for changes to the squad are growing. The board is already discussing internally a restructuring for the mid-year window. Players with little room or underperforming should be released. Filipe has even been taking part in these discussions. He has signaled to the football leadership the need to oxygenate the group and is targeting reinforcements in specific sectors. However, the evaluation of his own work has also been on the agenda.
Coach explains how Bahia beat Mengão in the Brasileirão by applying a strategy inspired by Raposa and exploiting their rival's defensive flaws
06 Out 2025 | 09:20 |
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Bahia defeated Flamengo 1-0 , and Rogério Ceni revealed that the team's strategy was inspired by Cruzeiro. The coach emphasized that the selection of quick players to exploit space ended up being decisive , especially in the play that resulted in Danilo's sending-off in the first half.
According to Ceni, Cruzeiro had caused Flamengo problems by exploiting Kaio Jorge and full-back William's movements in midfield. With this in mind, Bahia used Ademir and Thiago to fulfill similar roles. It was during one of these plays that Thiago was fouled by Danilo, who was sent off after just 12 minutes.
" We made a good choice in our strategy, trying to play with Thiago and Ademir to exploit their speed . So much so that the sending-off came from a long ball, which is how we saw Cruzeiro hurt Flamengo the most," said the coach.
Ceni emphasized that the set play didn't result in a direct goal, but it did change the balance of the match. With an extra player for almost the entire match, Bahia managed possession better and scored the winning goal through Willian José. " This led to the sending off, which from then on made a balanced game easier , making things a little more favorable for us," the coach added.
Flamengo , which dropped to second place after the setback, will return to action on October 15th, after the FIFA International Matchday. The team will face Botafogo at Nilton Santos Stadium at 7:30 pm for the 28th round of the Brasileirão . The team will have Monday off after returning to Rio de Janeiro.
Defender admits mistake after sending off against Tricolor, apologizes to fans and will be out of Mengão's derby against Botafogo.
06 Out 2025 | 08:43 |
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Flamengo defender Danilo was sent off in the first half of the 1-0 defeat against Bahia , last Sunday (5), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. After the final whistle, the defender made a self-criticism and publicly apologized to his teammates and the fans . According to him, the expulsion directly compromised the team's performance.
"I want to apologize to my teammates and the Flamengo fans, because obviously, a sending-off so early affects the match and puts my teammates in a difficult and demanding situation. This is an apology to my teammates and to the fans who always support me ," he declared.
" In my opinion, I didn't hit my opponent in the face, and I tried to argue politely, as I always do. He didn't give me any openings. Perhaps, if it were against me, I would have complained too. I recognize that I could have approached the situation differently," he added.
With the red card, Danilo is automatically suspended for Flamengo 's next Brasileirão match. The match will be against Botafogo on October 15th, at 7:30 pm, at Nilton Santos Stadium, in the Brazilian Championship . Alongside him, forward Wallace Yan, also sent off against Bahia, will be out of the team.
With the result, Flamengo dropped to second place in the table with 55 points, the same score as Palmeiras , who took the lead with one more win, a tiebreaker. Cruzeiro, with 51 points, still has a game to play in the round and could close the gap. Botafogo, the club's next opponent, is in fourth place with 43 points. Bahia, with the victory, moved up to fifth.
With two players less, Mengão's match was conditioned and the team lost its unbeaten streak against Tricolor and lost the lead in the Brazilian Championship.
05 Out 2025 | 20:35 |
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It was no use for Flamengo against Bahia this Sunday (5). Playing with one less player since the 13th minute of the first half , Mais Querido lost to Tricolor de Aço by 1-0 and ended a sequence of 12 unbeaten games against the Bahians, and 16 consecutive victories against coach Rogério Ceni.
FIRST HALF
The game started slowly but quickly deteriorated when Danilo was sent off in the 13th minute for a challenge on Tiago during a counterattack . Despite being ten men down, Flamengo didn't allow Bahia many chances and even had a chance to open the scoring through Samuel Lino, but Ronaldo made a great save. In the 44th minute, Willian José capitalized on a loose ball at the edge of the box and scored for the Tricolor.
Filipe Luís made three changes in the halftime break to try to equalize, but his efforts proved insufficient. Bahia even had a goal disallowed by Michel Azevedo, signaling pressure. However, Flamengo managed to hold the ball, but Wallace Yan received a second yellow card in a reckless play, leaving Flamengo with two players down , making the red-and-black mission much more difficult, which proved insufficient.
With the result, Flamengo dropped to second place in the Brasileirão with 55 points , the same number as Palmeiras, now leader, but with one fewer win than the green-and-white team, the first tiebreaker. Cruzeiro, which kicks off at 10:30 p.m. (Brasília time) with 51, and Botafogo with 43, round out the top four of the championship. Bahia moved up to fifth place.
NEXT APPOINTMENT
Flamengo will now return to the field in ten days, after the FIFA World Cup, when they face Botafogo in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The classic will be on October 15th (Wednesday), at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Nilton Santos Stadium, known as Engenhão . The squad is expected to have Monday off after returning to Rio de Janeiro.
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