Soccer
26 Mar 2025 | 18:28 |
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Flamengo and Internacional are starting their journey in the 2025 Brasileirão in great form . Both recently won their state championships and are coming into the match at Maracanã, this Saturday (29), at 9 pm, in high spirits. The teams' offensive numbers show the potential of the game: Rubro-Negro scored 33 goals in 16 matches this season (an average of 2.1 goals per game), while Colorado scored 24 goals in 12 games (an average of 2 per game).
The Rio de Janeiro team has won four and drawn one of its last five matches, scoring nine goals in that period. Internacional has a similar campaign, but with one more goal, which highlights the balance of the match. For Flamengo , Bruno Henrique is the top scorer of the season, with five goals and two assists, followed by Luiz Araújo, who has scored four goals. On the other side, Internacional has Enner Valencia and Vitinho as the team's top scorers. Alan Patrick, the leader in assists, has been one of the highlights of the team from Rio Grande do Sul.
DIFFERENT PLAYING STYLES
Tactically, Flamengo and Internacional have different strategies. The Mais Querido prioritizes possession of the ball and building plays from the defense, betting on high marking to quickly recover possession. The team from Rio Grande do Sul explores counterattacks and plays on the wings, taking advantage of the speed of Vitinho and Bernabei to get to the attack.
In midfield, Gerson and Pulgar will be in charge of distributing the play for Flamengo, while Alan Patrick and Thiago Maia will play this role for Colorado. The battle in the central sector promises to be one of the key points of the game. The presence of these players on the field reinforces the expectation of an attacking duel, with both teams counting on the speed and creativity of their athletes to seek victory.
CONSISTENT DEFENSES
In addition to the efficient attacks, the defenses of both teams also stand out. Flamengo conceded only eight goals in 16 matches, while Internacional conceded six goals in 12 games – both with an average of 0.5 goals conceded per game. The Rubro-Negro's defensive system remains compact, with the full-backs forming a line of four alongside the defenders. Internacional, under the command of Roger Machado, adopts a defensive line that can vary between three and four players, depending on the advancement of the full-backs.
The red-and-black team has the second most valuable squad in the competition, while Argentina has the second cheapest squad among those who qualified.
18 Set 2025 | 16:59 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The clash pits one of the most expensive squads in the tournament against one of the most financially modest.
According to data from the specialized website ' Transfermarkt ', Estudiantes has the second least valuable squad among those qualified for the quarterfinals, valued at 45.6 million euros (approximately R$283.8 million). Flamengo is at the other end of the list: it has the second most expensive squad in the competition, estimated at 195.1 million euros (approximately R$1.2 billion), behind only Palmeiras.
Flamengo advanced to the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional in the round of 16, winning both matches. Estudiantes secured their spot by defeating Cerro Porteño (Pará), winning away from home and drawing in La Plata . This Thursday's match promises to test the value of their investment against the Argentines' tradition.
Flamengo defenders João Victor and Iago are among the 21 players called up by Ramon Menezes to represent Brazil at the U-20 World Cup
18 Set 2025 | 16:43 |
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Flamengo U-20 will be represented at the World Cup by two players. Coach Ramon Menezes called up, this Thursday (18), defenders João Victor and Iago to defend the Brazilian National Team in the tournament. The competition will be held in Chile between September 27 and October 19.
Brazil is in Group C of the U-20 World Cup and will face Mexico, Morocco, and Spain in the initial phase. A total of 24 teams participate in the competition, divided into six groups of four teams each. The top two teams in each group and the four best third-place teams advance to the round of 16. From this stage onward, the matches become knockout until the title is decided.
Goalkeepers: Felipe Longo ( Corinthians ), Lucas Furtado (Vitória-POR) and Otávio (Cruzeiro).
Defenders: Gilberto (Palmeiras), Igor Serrote (Al Jazira-UAE), Leandrinho (Vasco), Léo Derik (Athletico-PR), Bruno Alves (Cruzeiro), Iago (Flamengo) and João Victor ( Flamengo ).
Midfielders: Coutinho (Palmeiras), João Cruz (Athletico-PR), Murilo (Cruzeiro), Rayan Lucas (Sporting-POR) and Rhuan Gabriel (Cruzeiro).
Forwards: Deivid Washington (Chelsea-ING), Erick Belé (Palmeiras), Gustavo Prado (Internacional), Luighi (Palmeiras), Pedrinho (Zenit-RUS) and Wesley (Al Nassr-SAU).
Mengão striker blasted the refereeing in the 1-0 defeat against São Paulo that led to elimination from the national competition
18 Set 2025 | 16:00 |
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Flamengo said goodbye to the Women's Copa do Brasil this Wednesday (17), after a 1-0 defeat to São Paulo, in the quarterfinals of the tournament. After the final whistle, striker Cristiane spoke out and made harsh criticisms of the refereeing.
Flamengo's Cristiane, after elimination from the Copa do Brasil: "It was biased refereeing"
"Everyone saw today's match , no need to even talk about it. The refereeing was biased, and it also went wrong in São Paulo's favor. But when the refereeing ends up deciding the match, it gets complicated . I don't know the choices made for a game as big as this, Flamengo vs. São Paulo," the player declared.
She continued: " Unfortunately, today had a big impact on us . We've made significant progress compared to the beginning of the year, that's clear. But when the refereeing has a direct impact, it gets difficult," Cristiane concluded.
The first half of the derby was evenly matched. São Paulo started better, but after 20 minutes, Flamengo began to control possession. Even so, neither team managed to score before halftime . In the second half, the São Paulo team came back with more intensity and capitalized on a defensive lapse. Duda Serrana appeared unmarked to score the winning goal and secure the tricolor's place in the semifinals.
After being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, the Meninas da Gávea return to the field this Saturday (20), for their debut in the Campeonato Carioca, against Búzios, at 3 pm (Brasília time). Flamengo is the current state champion and holds the hegemony in women's football in Rio , with eight titles won so far.
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