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Check out the broadcast team for Flamengo x Internacional, for the Libertadores
19 Ago 2025 | 17:33
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Flamengo returns to Maracanã for the Libertadores this Wednesday (10), against Central Córdoba (Argentina), for the second round of the group stage . After starting the campaign with a victory away from home , Rubro-Negro seeks the first three points against Nação .
Despite the last memory at home in the competition being bitter — a defeat to Peñarol in the 2024 quarterfinals, which resulted in the club's elimination — Flamengo's record at Maracanã is overwhelming. Before the stumble, they had 17 consecutive victories as home team in the Libertadores, with 49 goals scored and only seven conceded .
Between 2019 and 2024, Flamengo played 31 games at Maracanã in the South American competition, with 26 wins, 3 draws and only 2 losses — both against Peñarol. The success rate in this period is an impressive 87% .
For five consecutive seasons, Flamengo remained undefeated at the stadium in the Libertadores. The first and last defeats in the period came precisely against Uruguayan side Peñarol, in 2019 and 2024. The Mais Querido now wants to return to defending its domains in the competition.
Check out Flamengo's performance at Maracanã between these two defeats:
In addition to the duel against Central Córdoba, Flamengo will also host LDU (EQU) and Deportivo Táchira (VEN) in the group stage of the Libertadores. In the first match of the tournament, they beat the Venezuelan team , away from home, by 1-0, with a goal scored by striker Juninho .
Considering all competitions, Flamengo has not lost at Maracanã since October 2024, when it was defeated by Fluminense in the Brasileirão, which was Filipe Luís' only defeat in charge of the professional team . In 2025, there have been nine matches, with six victories for Mais Querido and three draws at Mário Filho.
Erick Pulgar remains in the medical department and will be the only absence for Mais Querido against Internacional, in a decisive game in the round of 16
19 Ago 2025 | 18:53 |
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Flamengo will have almost full strength in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores , this Wednesday (20), against Internacional, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The only confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department and is not fit to play.
Pulgar had been an important player in Mais Querido 's midfield, but he won't be available. Other than that, all the other players are available to the coaching staff, which guarantees good lineup options and changes throughout the match.
The expectation is that Filipe Luís will send the following formation onto the field: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).
Coach Roher Machado's international squad should have: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata (Carbonero) and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.
CONMEBOL announced that Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will officiate. He is one of the most experienced referees in the organization, having already been involved in decisive Libertadores matches , and will officiate another important duel in South American football.
After winning the last two matches against Colorado, Mengão will play for a draw at Beira-Rio to guarantee qualification for the quarterfinals
19 Ago 2025 | 18:28 |
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This Wednesday (20), Flamengo will face Internacional again, this time in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, at the Beira-Rio Stadium. The Mais Querido arrives at the clash in high spirits, after winning the first game 1-0, at Maracanã, and repeating the positive result last Sunday (17), when they defeated the Gauchos 3-1 in the Brazilian Championship.
The Rio de Janeiro team, currently the sole leader of the Brasileirão , now turns its attention to the continental tournament. With the advantage of a draw, the goal is to secure a spot in the quarterfinals and continue its quest for a fourth Libertadores title. In the group stage, the club finished second in Group C with 11 points , the same score as leaders LDU. In seven matches, they recorded four wins, two draws, and one loss.
The team is expected to take to the field with the following lineup: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Bruno Henrique (Pedro) . The confirmed absence is midfielder Erick Pulgar, who remains in the medical department.
Coach Roher Machado's international squad should have: Rochet; Aguirre, Vitão, Juninho and Bernabei; Thiago Maia, Alan Rodríguez, Alan Patrick, Bruno Tabata (Carbonero) and Wesley; Ricardo Mathias.
CONMEBOL has appointed Uruguayan Esteban Ostojich as the match's main referee . Recognized for his experience in international tournaments, he has already officiated decisive matches in the competition and returns to referee a highly significant match on the continental stage.
Uruguayan will lead the decisive duel at Beira-Rio; recent history shows Mengão's balance in games and experience in important matches in the tournament
19 Ago 2025 | 18:09 |
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CONMEBOL announced this week that Uruguayan referee Esteban Ostojich will officiate the match between Flamengo and Internacional , the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 , at Beira-Rio Stadium. He is considered one of the most experienced referees in South America and has already been involved in important decisions in the organization's tournaments.
In this edition of the tournament, Ostojich has already officiated in seven matches, being selected in key matches . The referee is frequently chosen for Brazilian club matches, reinforcing his position of trust within CONMEBOL.
Ostojich has refereed four matches involving Flamengo , with a balanced record: two wins, one draw, and one loss. In 2021, he was present for the 3-2 victory over LDU. The following year, he oversaw Corinthians' 1-0 triumph. In 2023, he officiated the 1-1 draw against Ñublense, and in 2024, he refereed the defeat to Palestino, which was marked by refereeing controversy.
Internacional has also been led by the Uruguayan in decisive moments. The most recent example came in the 2023 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, when the Rio Grande do Sul team defeated Bolívar 2-0 at Beira-Rio . This positive record boosts Colorado's confidence for the decisive clash against Mengão.
For the duel, the expectation is that coach Filipe Luís will maintain the following starting lineup: Agustín Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique (Pedro).
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