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24 Abr 2025 | 17:17 |
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Flamengo's preparation for the match against Corinthians , scheduled for Sunday (27), at Maracanã, has gained an important boost: training time. After the draw with LDU at the altitude of Quito, for the Libertadores , the squad returned on Thursday afternoon (24) at Ninho do Urubu. The activity began at 3:30 pm and marked the beginning of a sequence of three sessions led by Filipe Luís.
The next two moves are scheduled for Friday and Saturday mornings at 9:30 am and will be essential for technical adjustments and recovery of the squad. This is the first time since the beginning of April that the coach has managed to hold three full training sessions with the entire group between two matches, a scenario that brings positive expectations for the team's performance over the weekend.
RETURN OF PLAYERS
During this period, Flamengo hopes to count on the return of Alex Sandro, who has been absent from the last two matches due to an edema in his thigh. In addition, there is a possibility that Pedro will return to the starting lineup. On the other hand, Gonzalo Plata was diagnosed with a bone edema in his right knee. The club classified the injury as mild and has not yet set a timeframe for his return.
Currently in second place in the Brazilian Championship, with 11 points, Flamengo can take the lead if they beat Corinthians and Palmeiras, leader with 13 points, fails to win the three points against Bahia. In the event of a tie in number of points, Rubro-Negro takes the lead in the table based on goal difference.
CORINTHIANS TRY TO OVERCOME BAD PHASE
Corinthians is in seventh place with seven points and is looking to close the gap to the leaders. The São Paulo club, however, is facing a winless streak away from home: they have gone three consecutive away games without a win , with two draws and one defeat. Their last positive result was against Palmeiras, in the Campeonato Paulista, on March 16.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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