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Saúl reveals 'madness' to be able to be on the field in the game between Flamengo and Juventude
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Flamengo will have a difficult mission on Tuesday night (22), when it faces LDU, from Ecuador, in a match valid for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. In addition to the technical challenge against the Ecuadorians, Rubro-Negro faces a recurring problem in international games: altitude . The Rio de Janeiro team does not usually do well when playing above 2,500 meters above sea level and has a worrying record in this scenario.
In a total of 17 matches played in cities at high altitudes, the Mais Querido has accumulated nine losses, four draws and only four victories. The numbers reveal a success rate of only 31.37%, with 18 goals scored and 27 conceded. In other words, in addition to winning few points, the team often concedes goals when playing far from sea level.
Interestingly, the last time Mengão won playing at altitude was precisely against LDU , this Tuesday's opponent. In May 2021, under the command of Rogério Ceni, the Brazilian team beat the Ecuadorians 3-2, with two goals from Gabigol and one from Bruno Henrique . The match took place in Quito, at an altitude of 2,850 meters, and marked one of the club's rare triumphs in this type of environment.
With three points won so far, the team led by Filipe Luís currently occupies third place in group C. The leadership, however, could change this round. If Mengão beats LDU away from home and Central Córdoba (Argentina) fails to defeat Deportivo Táchira (Venezuela), the Rio de Janeiro club will take the lead in the group.
Despite the positive memories of 2021, LDU usually makes the most of its home advantage when playing in Quito . The Ecuadorian team is well aware of the effects of altitude and naturally adapts to the pace imposed in these conditions, which represents an additional obstacle for any foreign opponent. Mengão's coaching staff has been looking for alternatives to reduce the impact of altitude on the players. The strategy includes adjustments to the physical and logistical planning, as well as specific acclimatization and fatigue control measures. All of this is aimed at maintaining the maximum intensity possible during the 90 minutes.
The Argentine team confirms losses in defense and attack for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Mengão, this Thursday, at Maracanã
15 Set 2025 | 22:10 |
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Estudiantes announced this Monday (15) two confirmed absences for the match against Flamengo , valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The match is scheduled for this Thursday, at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro . The return game will be held seven days later, in Argentina.
The first player to be out is 33-year-old defender González Pírez , a River Plate youth product. The defender suffered a Grade 3 hamstring injury in his right thigh and is expected to be out for at least a month , ruling him out of both matches against the red-and-blacks.
Without further ado, coach Eduardo Domínguez confirmed that Santiago Núñez will replace González Pírez . The defender had already replaced his injured teammate in the match against River Plate and scored Estudiantes' only goal in the 2-1 defeat.
The club expects to maintain defensive consistency even without its regular starter . The Argentine coach has emphasized in previous interviews the importance of maintaining tactical discipline to balance the match against Flamengo at Maracanã.
In attack, 27-year-old Colombian Edwuin Cetré is also out of the match in Rio de Janeiro. The forward suffered a grade 1 muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg . He is expected to be available for the return leg on September 25th.
The La Plata club's representative reinforced Mengão's glaring economic difference, but remains confident of qualifying for the semi-finals of the competition.
15 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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This Thursday (18), Flamengo begins the dispute of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores against Estudiantes, at Maracanã. On the eve of the confrontation, the president and idol of the Argentine club, Juan Sebastián Verón, spoke about the expectations for the duel against Rubro-Negro.
During an institutional event in La Plata, Verón highlighted the financial difference between the teams , with Mengão being the team with the highest market value among the tournament participants, but recalled Estudiantes ' tradition of overcoming opponents considered favorites.
Estudiantes' Verón on Flamengo in the Libertadores: "Yes, the challenge is difficult"
"Obviously, we know the power of our opponent, but we also know that we've been through similar situations against important teams, and that the club, given its history, has risen to the occasion. We've always kept this in mind: yes, the challenge is difficult, but we can excel and represent the club well , regardless of the result. We've experienced this before, and we continue to do so," the director stated.
In the early 1990s, Verón began his career at Estudiantes and played in the 2-0 victory over Flamengo in the 1994 Supercopa Libertadores . In addition to his former club, the former midfielder also shone for major teams such as Boca Juniors, Lazio, Manchester United and Inter Milan . In 2007, he returned to Estudiantes and was a key player in their 2009 Copa Libertadores victory.
Verón retired in 2014, but returned to the field three years later as a player-president . His last official match came in 2017, against Botafogo, also in the Copa Libertadores, during the group stage.
Mengão beat Jaconero for the first time in 28 years at the opponent's home and the defender remembers his suffering as a fan
15 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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Flamengo beat Juventude this Sunday (14), 2-0, in a game valid for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Defender Danilo started due to Léo Ortiz's suspension and, after the match, highlighted the historical importance of the triumph at Alfredo Jaconi, the stadium where he watched Rubro-Negro as a child .
Danilo on Flamengo's victory against Juventude away: "There was this historical context and we really wanted to change that"
"As a fan, I saw Flamengo suffer a lot here when I was a kid. This was discussed before the game because of this historical context, and we really wanted to change that. And, of course, also for the three points, for our continued progress in the championship. We understand that every game is of the utmost importance . There's no next game, there's this one we're living through," he stated.
The defender then emphasized the importance of the team's mindset: "We've been doing this, working game by game, without thinking too much about the future. I think this is the strategy for achieving great things at the end of the season . Now we're entering a phase where points matter even more, in the last three months. We have to continue this path, giving maximum importance to each moment," he concluded.
With the result in Caxias do Sul, Flamengo beat Juventude again away from home after almost 28 years . The last victory had been on October 1, 1997, 1-0, with an own goal by Rodrigo Costa. Since then, Flamengo has accumulated six draws and seven losses at the Rio Grande do Sul stadium.
Now, Flamengo turns its focus to the Copa Libertadores. The next match will be this Thursday (18), against Estudiantes (ARG), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals. Mengão wants to get a victory with a large score to be more comfortable in the return leg.
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