Soccer
05 Mai 2024 | 14:59 |
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It was a draw at the Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium. This Sunday (04), Flamengo finished 1-1 with Bragantino, in a game valid for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship. Absent in the match, Arrascaeta reached the fifth duel and was absent against the Bragança Paulista team. Since moving up to Série A, in 2020, the team currently led by Pedro Caixinha is 'lucky' not to face the Uruguayan.
In the history of clashes between Flamengo and Bragantino in Série A, Arrascaeta it was low in 55% of the duels. The reasons for absences are varied, such as injuries and call-ups. In the meantime, the Rio team never managed to beat the team from Bragança Paulista.
GAMES BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND BRAGANTINO IN THE 'MODERN ERA':
2020 – Flamengo 1 x 1 Bragantino – Injury in thigh
2020 – Bragantino 1 x 1 Flamengo – Arrascaeta played
2021 – Flamengo 2 x 3 Bragantino – Uruguayan National Team
2021 – Bragantino 1 x 1 Flamengo – Uruguayan National Team
2022 – Bragantino 1 x 0 Flamengo – Uruguayan National Team
2022 – Flamengo 4 x 1 Bragantino – Arrascaeta played
2023 – Bragantino 4 x 0 Flamengo – Arrascaeta played
2023 – Flamengo 1 x 0 Bragantino – Arrascaeta played
2024 – Bragantino 1 x 1 Flamengo – Thigh injury
In the 2023 season, in However, Arrascaeta played in round-robin games against Bragantino, in the same edition for the first time. In the first leg, Rubro-Negro suffered a 4-0 defeat in Bragança Paulista. On the other hand, on the way back, Mengão won with a decisive goal from the Uruguayan.
In the match in question, Arrascaeta had to make a sacrifice to play. This is because the number 14 was with the Uruguayan team on November 21st of last year, for the Qualifiers clash, and faced Bragantino just two days later. On that occasion, number 14 played until 30 minutes into the final stage, when he needed to be replaced.
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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