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Filipe Luís' Flamengo plays to confirm position in the Under-20 Brasileirão

Boys from Ninho are already classified for the knockout stages

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If the professionals will take to the field this Thursday (15th) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) against Bolívar (BOL) in the Libertadores, the Boys from the Nest of the under-20 team, led by the coach and former Flamengo player Filipe Luís, visit this Wednesday (14) against Red Bull Bragantino for the last round of the under-20 Brasileirão classification phase.

The match will start at 15:00 (time of Brasília) with official transmission from Fla TV. SporTV has not yet confirmed whether it will show the duel, but it could be another possibility. The red-black team is already classified for the knockout phase of the competition, but is looking to improve its position in the table.


Flamengo is in third place in the championship, with 31 points, the same number of points from second place, Grêmio. If they win and count on a stumble from the club from Rio Grande do Sul, which will face Bahia in Pituaçu, the red-black team will move up to second place and guarantee control of the field in the second leg games until the end of the competition, except against the team with the best campaign. , Palmeiras.


For the match, coach Filipe Luís will not be able to count on two players who stand out in the under-20s. Midfielder Lorran and Nigerian striker Shola train with the main team and are involved in the Libertadores game. The duo will remain in Rio de Janeiro under the command of coach Tite, while the base team will go to Atibaia, in the interior of São Paulo, location of the match against Red Bull Bragantino.

The Boys from the Nest arrive with a good retrospect for the match. The red-and-black team has won four consecutive matches in the competition, the last being against Ceará 2-0 at the opponent's home ground. Red Bull Bragantino is on the opposite path with four consecutive defeats, including a 5-0 defeat against Athletico-PR.




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Flamengo announces defender renewal

Player was World Champion for Mais Querido

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Flamengo continues to invest in the qualification of its squad. This Monday (09), the club announced the renewal of the contract with defender João Victor Souza, who was a key player in the team's victories in the Libertadores and the U20 World Cup. Rubro-Negro released the news through social media, along with an image of the player alongside club directors.

“Athlete João Victor Souza signed a contract renewal with Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. We wish you many achievements with the Sacred Mantle”, wrote the club in a publication. João Victor was one of the highlights of the team that conquered America and the World in 2024, playing in both decisions and being fundamental in Flamengo's defensive system.


João Victor in the Brazilian Under-20 Team

Good performances for Flamengo guaranteed João Victor a place in the Brazilian Under-20 Team during the current FIFA Date. In addition to participating in training, the defender was used by coach Ramon Menezes in the two friendlies against Mexico.


Flamengo also renewed another base player

In addition to João Victor, Flamengo also renewed the contract with goalkeeper Dyogo Alves, another revelation from Ninho do Urubu. The archer's contract was extended until December 2026. Even playing for the under-20s, Dyogo is already available to Tite in the main team.


Flamengo's next game

After his return of the Brazilian National Team, João Victor will reinforce Flamengo in the quarter-finals of the Carioca U-20, in a match against Nova Iguaçu.



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Flamengo beats Nova Iguaçu and takes advantage for the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Carioca U20

Mais Querido will face the Baixada Fluminense team again next Saturday (14)

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This Saturday morning (7), Flamengo faced Nova Iguaçu and won 2-0, in the first game of the quarter-finals of the Carioca U20. The team led by Filipe Luís opened a good lead for the second leg. The goals of the match were scored by Guilherme and Wallace Yan.

In the qualifying phase, Mais Querido, despite sharing the spotlight with the Brasileirão under-20 and preparing for the World Cup, had a good campaign. Rubro-Negro advanced in second place, with 26 points from 11 games. Winning eight matches, drawing two and losing only once.


Mixing the team between the main team and the reserves during the competition, the team also had alternation between coaches. This is because Rafael Bahia led Rubro-Negro in the Carioca under-20 and Filipe Luís led the team in the Brasileirão and World Cup in the category.


FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Now, Mais Querido returns to the field next Saturday (14), in the return match of the quarter-finals of the Carioca under-20. By having a 2-0 lead on the scoreboard, Rubro-Negro can lose by up to a goal difference and will advance to the semi-finals. The game will be at 9:30 am, in Gávea.


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Alex Sandro says he is well and reveals inspiration in former Flamengo full-back

Player said upon arrival at the airport that he hopes to get on the field as quickly as possible and that he has great affection for Mais Querido's idol

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On the arrival of Alex Sandro to Rio de Janeiro to join Flamengo, the player told FlaTV that he is physically well and that he hopes to be available to coach Tite as soon as possible. The full-back had been training at Portimonense, a club in the south of Portugal, and thanked those responsible for the team for opening the doors so he could maintain his fitness.

“I feel good, confident. I did a great job at Portimonense, I thank my friends responsible for the club. It was where I was very happy to be able to continue my evolution physically, technically. Now it’s time to get there, talk to the teacher, the doctor, the physical trainer, to really see when the beautiful debut date will be”, said Alex Sandro.


The full-back said he had been following Flamengo for a long time. small and that it is impossible to be in the world of football without keeping an eye on Mais Querido, and he assured that he is very happy to be part of the club, which wants to honor the Sacred Mantle and sees a good evolution in Brazilian football in recent years.

“It is impossible for a football player not to follow Flamengo. Since I was a boy in Bom Pastor de Catanduva I have been following. I think Brazilian football is undergoing great evolution and Flamengo is one of the clubs that is causing this. Today the Brazilian Championship is in the eyes of the whole world. Not just Flamengo, but other big teams too. But Flamengo really is something inexplicable. Wearing this mantle is a pride, an honor to be part of the Flamengo family”, he pointed out.


The player also revealed that he has a former red and black full-back as a great inspiration. Filipe Luís sent a message to Alex Sandro on social media and Mengão's new number 26 says he has great affection and admiration for Mais Querido's current under-20 coach, and that he tries to mirror his game in that of his idol. fans.

“Filipe Luís is a brother to me, a person I have always respected. He was always my mirror. Not only in the Brazilian National Team, but since Atlético de Madrid I always watched him how he played, because I always wanted to learn as much as possible from my teammates and everyone I know”, he concluded.




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