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Flamengo makes individual mistakes, loses to Bayern and says goodbye to the Club World Cup

The team led by Filipe Luís plays a game with defensive flaws and the German team takes advantage and wins the match 4x2, eliminating the red-black team from Rio de Janeiro

The red-black team fought back and managed to get close to the score twice, but the mistakes made Bayern's game easier. Photo: Gilvan de Souza/CRF
The red-black team fought back and managed to get close to the score twice, but the mistakes made Bayern's game easier. Photo: Gilvan de Souza/CRF

29 Jun 2025 | 19:11 |

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The dream is unfortunately over! Flamengo fought, tried, but it didn't work. That's because the team led by Filipe Luís ended up losing at Hard Rock Stadium to Bayern Munich by 4x2 , on an afternoon where individual mistakes were crucial for Rio's elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup . The Germans qualified for the quarterfinals to face PSG, from France.


SUMMARY
Bayern were superior from the start of the game and began to pressure Flamengo very early on. In the first five minutes, the Germans pressed high, which made things difficult for the red-and-blacks. Rossi and Wesley failed to get out of the way, until the full-back gave Bayern a corner. On the second consecutive kick, Kimmich took the shot, and Pulgar headed it into his own goal , opening the scoring with an own goal. Before the 10th minute, Bayern Munich scored the second. In another mistake when clearing the ball, Arrascaeta was dispossessed, and Harry Kane scored from outside the area. Nervous, Flamengo only got into the game five minutes later, when they began to threaten the Germans with attacks. Luiz Araújo was stopped by a miracle by Neuer, who made a great save. The game became an exchange between the two teams until the 32nd minute, when Gerson scored a great goal, after a cross from Luiz Araújo. When Flamengo tried to launch an attack, another defensive error proved fatal. Luiz Araújo disarmed the ball in the defense area and cleared it to the midfield, where Goretzka was able to control it and finish for the goal, scoring Bayern's third.


In the second half, the red-and-black team tried to launch more attacks and in the 9th minute, after a cross and the ball hit Olise's hand, Flamengo scored with Jorginho from the penalty spot, giving hope to the team from Gávea. However, what could have been a reason for a comeback ended up serving as a reason for the German team, who, with experience, knew how to take advantage of another mistake to increase the score again. In the 27th minute, Luiz Araújo tried to dribble through Flamengo's defensive midfield, but was disarmed by Laimer.


The midfielder hands the ball to Kimmich, who passes it beautifully to Harry Kane. The English forward puts the ball in the back of the net. It's Bayern Munich's fourth goal! After the goal, Flamengo took a cold shower and for the German team, all they had to do was keep up the pace and wait for the English referee to end the game.

AND NOW?
With the defeat, Flamengo is eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup. The Rio de Janeiro team had a good campaign in the competition and returns home with its head held high. Now, the focus is on rest and getting ready for the rest of the season, as it has the Campeonato Brasileiro, Libertadores and Copa do Brasil to play.



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Vini Jr provides an assist, but Real Madrid is thrashed by Atlético de Madrid

Flamengo's youngster makes a great play and contributes to the Merengues' goal, but the Colchoneros manage to turn the game around with a big score in La Liga.

Vini Jr provides an assist, but Real Madrid is thrashed by Atlético de Madrid in the 7th round of La Liga - Photo: Reproduction
Vini Jr provides an assist, but Real Madrid is thrashed by Atlético de Madrid in the 7th round of La Liga - Photo: Reproduction

27 Set 2025 | 21:00 |

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Real Madrid is no longer 100% in LaLiga. This Saturday (27), the merengue team was defeated by Atlético de Madrid 5-2, in a classic full of emotion , two comebacks and an inspired night by Julián Álvarez, the absolute highlight of the duel. Despite the stumble, Vini Jr 's team remains in the provisional lead of the championship.


Real Madrid's goals were scored by Mbappé and Arda Güler. Atlético Madrid found the net with Le Normand, Sorloth, and Julián Álvarez, who scored twice . Griezmann also scored in stoppage time, sealing the rout. With the result, Atlético Madrid reached 12 points and moved into fourth place.


LINEUPS
  • Atlético de Madrid: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet and Hancko; Simeone, Barrios, Koke and Nico González; Sorloth and Julián Álvarez.
  • Real Madrid: Courtois; Álvaro Carreras, Huijsen, Militão and Carvajal; Tchouaméni, Valverde, Güler, Bellingham and Vini Jr; Mbappe.
HOW WAS THE GAME?


The derby started at a fast pace, with Atlético pressing from the start and creating two big chances before the 10-minute mark . The pressure paid off in the 14th minute, when Le Normand opened the scoring for the home side.

Real Madrid reacted quickly and equalized in the 25th minute, with a play by Güler, who passed to Mbappé to score. Shortly after, it was the Turkish midfielder's turn to find the net, after a great individual play by Vini Jr. , turning the game around .


Atlético, however, remained undeterred. Sorloth leveled the score in the first half. And early in the second half, the decisive turnaround came when Güler conceded a penalty on Nico González, which Álvarez converted . The Argentine then extended the lead with a perfect free kick, making it 4-2.

In stoppage time, Griezmann came off the bench and closed the account, ending a drought of more than 20 games without scoring and giving final numbers to the colchonera victory . With the result, Real Madrid remains at the top of the competition, but could be overtaken by Barcelona, who play this Sunday (28). Atlético de Madrid moved up to 5th place.


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Former Flamengo player is targeted by Manchester United

Goalkeeper, a product of Mengão, is one of the highlights of Eintracht Frankfurt and was sought after by the Red Devils, who have a problem in the position

Flamengo product Kauã Santos was targeted by Manchester United, but the deal fell through - Photo: Reproduction/Eintracht Frankfurt
Flamengo product Kauã Santos was targeted by Manchester United, but the deal fell through - Photo: Reproduction/Eintracht Frankfurt

27 Set 2025 | 20:00 |

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The European transfer window has been closed since early August, but Flamengo almost saw another former player play in the Premier League . Manchester United made an official offer for goalkeeper Kauã Santos , but it was unsuccessful.


According to the German newspaper Bild Sport, the English club was turned down by Eintracht Frankfurt , who set a price of 25 million euros (approximately R$156.3 million) to release the player . As the request was considered high, the English club abandoned the deal and opted to sign Belgian Senne Lammens, formerly of Royal Antwerp.


UNITED IN PROBLEMS


The goalkeeper position has been one of Manchester United's biggest challenges. After David de Gea's decline in performance, the Red Devils invested heavily in the position, with the most notable signing being André Onana , but they never managed to secure the expected return from the Cameroonian.

FLAMENGO'S PARTICIPATION


Kauã Santos left Flamengo in August 2023, when he was sold to Frankfurt for €1.6 million (approximately R$8.4 million at the time) in a deal that involved 70% of his economic rights. Flamengo still holds 30% and could profit from a future transfer.

FOCUS ON THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

While following the movements in the European market from afar, Flamengo remains focused on its commitments for the season. The team returns to the field this Sunday (28), against Corinthians, at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Neo Química Arena, for the Brazilian Championship.



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Corinthians vs Flamengo: schedule, where to watch and probable lineups in the Brasileirão

Mengão goes to Neo Química Arena to face Alvinegro in the 25th round of the competition aiming to remain at the top of the table

Flamengo goes to Neo Química Arena to face Corinthians in the 25th round of the Brasileirão - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo goes to Neo Química Arena to face Corinthians in the 25th round of the Brasileirão - Photo: Reproduction

27 Set 2025 | 19:00 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (28) to face Corinthians, in a duel valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be played at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo . Leader of the competition, Rubro-Negro seeks three more points to remain firm at the top of the table.


WHERE TO WATCH


The match will be broadcast on free-to-air TV Record . CazéTV on YouTube will also broadcast the game, while Premiere will provide pay-per-view coverage. Fans can stay up to date with the match on Gazeta do Urubu.


FLAMENGO MOMENT

In the previous round, Flamengo drew with Vasco. The team opened the scoring with Jorge Carrascal, but conceded an equalizer shortly after . With the result, Filipe Luís's team reached 51 points, seeing Cruzeiro and Palmeiras close in on the points.


Probable Flamengo line-up: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Leo Pereira (Leo Ortiz) and Matías Viña; De La Cruz, Jorginho (Allan) and Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Bruno Henrique (Pedro). Coach: Filipe Luis.

CORINTHIANS SITUATION

On the other hand, Corinthians faces a more difficult situation. After a 1-0 loss to Sport, the São Paulo club remains with 29 points , occupying 10th place in the Brasileirão and far from the fight for a spot in the top six.

Probable Corinthians line-up: Hugo Souza; André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Fabrizio Angileri; Matheuzinho, Maycon (Raniele), José Martinez, Breno Bidon and Matheus Bidu; Gui Negão (Vitinho) and Yuri Alberto. Coach: Dorival Jr.


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