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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 is defeated by Bragantino and falls early from Copinha 2025

Mais Querido was unable to find its footing on the field and saw its opponent take advantage of defensive errors to consolidate the result

Flamengo is defeated and falls from Copinha 2025 (Reproduction: Fernando Roberto/Red Bull Bragantino)
Flamengo is defeated and falls from Copinha 2025 (Reproduction: Fernando Roberto/Red Bull Bragantino)

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Last Monday night (13),Flamengofaced Bragantino in the second phase of the Copinha 2025. However, Mais Querido was unable to find itself on the field and ended up being eliminated early in the competition, after losing by a score of 3 to 1.


Despite having a good team,Flamengo was unable to demonstrate this on the field and it didn't take long for them to score the first goal. That's because, after ten minutes, Felipe Ramos made it 1-0 for Bragantino. In the final stretch of the first stage, Rubro-Negro suffered a blackout. At 28', Marcelinho increased, while at 29', Raoni made it 3-0 for the São Paulo team.


With the result built on the In the first half,Bragantino merely managed the score. Flamengotried to reduce the loss by having more offensive volume. Thus, Mais Querido only managed to score in stoppage time, with a great goal from Fred, from outside the area.


CAMPAIGN IN COPINHA

With the defeat and early elimination this past Monday (13), Flamengo's campaign in Copinha was below expectations. Rubro-Negro played four matches in the tournament, with two defeats, against Bragantino and Zumbi-AL, and two victories, against Cruzeiro-AL and EC São Bernardo, both in the first phase.


FOCUS ON THE REST OF THE SEASON

With the elimination, Flamengo now focuses on the state and national tournaments that it will have throughout the current season. Mais Querido will compete in the Campeonato Carioca, the Brasileirãoand the Copa do Brasil in the remainder of 2025.


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Striker reveals he rejected a Dutch club due to his dream of playing for Flamengo

Player was important in the match against São Bernardo in Copinha and told Mengão: “I dream of playing for my favorite team”

Bill declares himself to Flamengo, his favorite team - Photo: Reproduction
Bill declares himself to Flamengo, his favorite team - Photo: Reproduction

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Striker Bill, featured for Flamengo in the Copinha at score two goals against EC São Bernardo in the last round of the group stage, does not hide his passion for the club. A red-black fan since childhood, the 18-year-old spoke about his relationship with Mais Querido, comparisons with stars revealed at Ninho do Urubu and the dreams he seeks to fulfill with Manto Sagrado.


With a contract valid until the end of 2026 and a termination fine set at R$ 300 million, Bill revealed, in an interview with ESPN, his pride in be compared to names like Vini Jr. and Lucas Paquetá, two former Flamengo players who shine in world football . Despite this, the striker remains humble and reinforces his desire to forge his own path at the club.


"Being compared to big names from Flamengo's academy is an honor, right? Vini Jr. and Paquetá are among the best in the world world. But everyone has their own story, their style. I hope to be able to build mine here at Flamengo and throughout my career", said Bill.


Rejection of PSV's proposal

Bill also commented on the proposal he received from PSV Eindhoven, from The Netherlands , when he was just 15 years old. At the time, both Flamengo and the athlete were sought, but the young man chose to remain at his favorite club.


"This proposal (from PSV) came when I was just 15 years old. But it was my decision to stay because I have the dream of playing professionally for my team. heartand I'm working hard to make this a reality," he declared.

Dream realized at the Copinha

Playing in his first edition of the Copinha, Bill highlighted the importance of the tournament in his career. For the striker, playing in the biggest youth competition in the world, especially for Flamengo, is a dream come true. He also projected the search for the title after qualifying for the knockout stages.

"Playing the Copinha is like making a dream come true. Since I was a child, I've always wanted to compete in this competition, even more so for my favorite team. It's an honor. If we continue working with the same focus and motivation, we have a chance to fightfor the title", said the striker.

Regarding the decisive goals against EC São Bernardo, which guaranteed Flamengo in the next phase, Bill did not hide his emotion: "I always dreamed of this moment, being able to score a goal in the Copinha. And I was able to do this for Flamengo, which, as I said, is my favorite team."

Next challenge

With Bill on the field, Flamengo will face Bragantino this Monday (13), at < b>9:30 pm, in Mogi das Cruzes. The match, valid for the knockout stage, will be decisive to guarantee classification for the round of 16 of the Copinha.



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Flamengo x Bragantino: where to watch live and time - 2nd phase of Copinha 2025

Mais Querido takes the field this Monday night (13) to try to qualify for the next stage of the competition

Flamengo x Bragantino: where to watch live - Copinha 2025 (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo x Bragantino: where to watch live - Copinha 2025 (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

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Os Garotos do Ninho will try to qualify for the next phase of the Copinha this Monday (13). Flamengo enters the field at 9:30 pm, in a clash against  Bragantino. See below where to watch live.


WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO X BRAGANTINO


Mais Querido needed to find a place for the second phase of Copinha in the last round of the group stage. This is because Rubro-Negro ended up losing to Zumbi-AL in the second round and was unable to advance the classification immediately.


In this way, red and black fans who want to follow Mais Querido against Bragantino in the Copinha will only have one option. This is because only SporTV, a closed channel, will broadcast the confrontation live throughout Brazil.

PROBABLE LINEUP


Coach Raphael Bahia should repeat the same team who beat São Bernardo in the last match. This is because the coach has not made major changes to the starting 11. However, the biggest casualty of the squad is Joshua, one of the group's highlights, who was injured and was treated again in Rio. His replacement should be Lucas Vieira. Furthermore, Ryan Roberto should start on the bench once again.

Probable Flamengo lineup : Caio Barone; Gusttavo, Pedro Lemos, Johnny and Germano; Luis Aucélio (C), Pedro Leão and Lucas Vieira; Douglas Telles, Bill and Felipe Lima.


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