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Flamengo has a good game, but is tied with Palmeiras at Maracanã

Teams faced each other for the third time this month

11 Ago 2024 | 17:21 |

Flamengo took to the field this Sunday afternoon, on Father's Day. With a full Maracanã and tributes from the fans to their idol Adílio, the red-and-black faced Palmeiras once again, but this time, for the Brazilian Championship. In this sense, the objective was to overtake Botafogo in the lead of the competition. Therefore, Tite's men did not fulfill their mission and drew Paulistas 1-1 and even with Botafogo's defeat to Juventude, they continued in third in the national competition.
< br>Summary

Great game at Maracanã. Worthy of what is expected from a duel between Flamengo and Palmeiras. The two teams could have gone into the break ahead on the scoreboard, but they didn't count on some factors. In red and black, Weverton's great performance. In the red, the VAR that canceled Flaco López's goal. Flamengo lost Everton Cebolinha, injured, at the beginning of the match.

In the second stage, the red and black managed to maintain their performance and had three great chances to open the scoreboard. One with Pedro, another with Luiz Araúo and the last with Gerson. Both were in the hands of Weverton. On the white side, Maurício was the best on the field. But the dangerous chances came from balls raised in the area. Unlike the last games between the teams, Palmeiras was not trapped in defense and poses a threat to the opponent. However, that didn't stop Flamengo from finally opening the scoring. At 20 minutes, a good move from Flamengo's attack. De La Cruz opens for Gerson, who crosses low until arriving in Arrascaeta. Fabinho misses the cut and the Uruguayan finishes. The ball deflects off Vanderlan and kills Weverton.

The goal gave peace of mind to the Rio team, who nevertheless continued with their game. The match became more physical and combative. Mainly from Alviverde, where players complained all the time. However, Palmeiras equalized in the 42nd minute. Fabinho crosses to Rony, who heads the ball into the goal. Rossi performs a miracle, but the ball is left for Luighi to complete into the net. Viña gave conditions to the move.

Time passed and the score remained 1-1

And now?

With the draw , Flamengo has 41 points and remains in third place in the Brasileião. In this sense, one less than vice-president Fortaleza, which has 42 and two points behind leader Botafogo, with 43. Now, Flamengo returns to the field for the Brasileirão only on the 18th, when it faces Botafogo, at the Nílton Santos stadium.

Meanwhile, Tite's team has to turn the key to the Libertadores da América. This is because next Wednesday, the red and black team will face Bolívar, at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm, in the first game of the Round of 16 of the continental tournament.

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Léo Ortiz returns to Flamengo's starting lineup against Estudiantes and reinforces the red-black defense in the first leg of the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 12:20 |

Flamengo will have an important reinforcement for the duel this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Defender Léo Ortiz returns to the starting lineup after serving an automatic suspension in the Brasileirão and is confirmed for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Estudiantes.

In addition to Léo Ortiz , other players are available again for Filipe Luís , including Varela and Bruno Henrique, who were rested against Juventude. Alex Sandro and Jorginho, on the other hand, remain doubtful and will have their fitness assessed shortly before the match.

HANGING ROD

Right-back Guillermo Varela, the team's starting right-back, is on the field with a yellow card. If he receives another warning, the Uruguayan will be out of the second leg, scheduled for September 25th at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in La Plata.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

To face Estudiantes, Flamengo must maintain the base of the team that has been playing: Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

Eduardo Domínguez will have almost his entire squad available for the game later today. He's expected to field the following: Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain, and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.

Flamengo has a good game, but is tied with Palmeiras at Maracanã