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10 Mar 2024 | 13:47 |
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The first place in the Carioca Championship final will only be defined next Saturday, but in practice the hammer could have already been hammered last night. With frightening consistency for their opponents, Flamengo defeated Fluminense, dominated the classic from start to finish and could have beaten their rival at Maracanã by four, five, six goals. But the "skinny" 2-0 victory, despite giving a good advantage, still left the match open.
After all, which Red and Black team has ever managed to forget the last Carioca's final? Flamengo beat Fla-Flu 2-0 in the first leg in 2023, but on the return leg they were beaten 4-1 and lost the title. Now, there is the difference of being in the semi-final and Fla having the advantage of two results with the same balance. In other words, this Tite team that refuses to concede goals would have to concede three goals and not score any to not qualify. Still, let's say that "fat still doesn't allow you to cut your diet."
THE REAL TACTICAL "KNOT"
Of the three Fla-Flus from the Tite Era so far, this last one was the one with the best performance. In the return of last year's Brasileirão, Flamengo dominated the first half, but lost control in the second. No da Taça Guanabara, he took on a well-mixed Fluminense team and was superior, but without creating that many chances. On Saturday, the team played an almost perfect game tactically, they knew how to nullify their rival's weapons and remained on the field.
The Flamengo knew how to exploit Fluminense's less scoring midfield to dominate the sector; the pressure on the ball was done with excellence; the composition of the wingers was impeccable, and the most talented opponents were double marking. One example was a move by Arias, one of Fluminense's main names. At 29 of the second half, he starts from the defense field, escapes from Arrascaeta's cart, passes between Igor Jesus and Cebolinha, and soon Viña arrives to take the ball.
What was left to be done then? perfect? Perfection is something very rare in football, there are always mistakes, whether minor or major. Considering the efficient pressure on the ball, the team just made a mistake, which ended up being the origin of the opponent's only scoring chance in the game. In the 20th minute of the first half, Pedro went to fight Thiago Santos on the baseline, and Cebolinha "let go" of Arias to close the corridor. Fluminense managed a rare line break, and Guga crossed for a free-kick from Diogo Barbosa. It was 0-0, luckily he finished poorly.
The goalkeeper is one of the highlights of Mengão's season and his solid performances have brought significant results for the year and reinforced the club's confidence.
08 Out 2025 | 11:01 |
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One of the great merits of Filipe Luís's work at Flamengo's helm is its defensive solidity . Under his leadership, the team has not been defeated this season, and Rossi is largely responsible for this. The Argentine goalkeeper is having a consistent year , with decisive performances and an impressive streak of clean sheets.
According to a survey released by the club this Tuesday (7), Rossi reached seven consecutive games without conceding goals in 2025 and established himself as the athlete with the most matches in the season, totaling 51 appearances so far.
The term "clean sheet" originated in the Premier League and is used to define when a goalkeeper finishes a match without conceding a goal , and Rossi has already achieved this feat in 29 of his 51 matches this year for the "Mais Querido" (The Most Beloved). The only performance in which the number 1 conceded more goals was against Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup in June. On that occasion, Flamengo lost 4-2 in the round of 16 of the competition.
With Rossi on a high and a mainstay in the squad, Flamengo returns to the field on October 15th to face Botafogo at 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view), Record TV (open channel) and Cazé TV (YouTube).
Teams exchange new statements about Libra and the President of Mengão reveals the club's "clear agenda"; the director responds to criticism by defending the management
08 Out 2025 | 10:53 |
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The tension between Flamengo and Palmeiras has heated up again after new statements involving the political dispute in Libra, the league that brings together Brazilian football clubs. During a meeting of the Deliberative Council on Tuesday night (7), Flamengo president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, presented to the councilors data on the impasse with the entity and accused the group of disrespecting internal rules in the division of television revenues.
In addition to questioning the criteria adopted by Libra, the director took advantage of the meeting to provoke Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras , citing an R$80 million loan from Crefisa, the company she owns, to Vasco da Gama's SAF.
" I have no doubt that there is a very clear agenda. The company she presides over lent money to Vasco's SAF . This needs to be questioned, especially when it comes to Financial Fair Play," Bap said, according to the UOL portal.
The day after her statements, Leila Pereira publicly responded to the provocations. The president of the São Paulo club stated that she works to strengthen national soccer and emphasized that she always honors signed contracts, including those prior to her tenure.
"President Bap is right when he says I have a clear agenda. Everyone knows that I defend Palmeiras' interests without trying to stifle my opponents, and that I work hard for the growth of Brazilian football," Leila declared in an official statement.
The executive also mocked comments about a possible purchase of Vasco, denying any involvement with the Rio de Janeiro club. "He can rest assured. I'm not buying Vasco. In fact, I'm not buying Vasco or Netflix ," the businesswoman added mockingly.
The disagreement between Flamengo and Libra has been intensifying in recent weeks. The Rio de Janeiro club alleges irregularities in the approval of financial and administrative agendas within the entity, including alleged errors in assemblies and improper transfers. The case is likely to be taken to court, which could delay a potential agreement and increase political tension between the clubs.
Mengão found itself in a delicate situation in the match against Bahia with only three options for the sector, but investment in the role could be different
08 Out 2025 | 10:28 |
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Flamengo made significant investments in the last transfer window, bolstering a squad that was already among the strongest in the country. However, one area ended up taking a backseat: defense . Despite analyzing names and receiving suggestions for defenders, the board opted not to sign any reinforcements for the position at this time.
According to ge, the club assessed that there was no immediate need to invest in the sector , understanding that Filipe Luís already has three defenders at national team level. Despite this, the lack of options proved problematic.
Currently, the red-and-black squad has Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira as regular starters, with Danilo and Cleiton as bench options. Fans, however, are wary of the alternatives. Danilo has struggled physically and hasn't been able to play a regular game , while Cleiton, a product of Ninho do Urubu, is still seen as a developing athlete, far from reaching the level required by the main team.
This limitation of options has led the two starters, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira , to play in almost every match, which increases wear and tear and concerns about the tight schedule , the duo even had a streak of 12 consecutive games.
According to ge, the topic should return to the board's agenda at the end of the season, when the need for defensive reinforcements will be reassessed . For now, the football department intends to focus on youth talents like João Victor and Iago, who should receive more opportunities in 2026.
The club's idea is to maintain the strategy of recent years, using the Campeonato Carioca as a showcase for promising young players and, gradually, also inserting them into the Brasileirão , which will now take place parallel to the state championship due to changes in the calendar.
Flamengo's hero at the U-20 World Cup, Iago is in a special phase and has been closely monitored by the coaching staff. João Victor, meanwhile, is internally considered the "future of the Flamengo defense." Despite this, both have received few chances in the first team under Filipe Luís.
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