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Filipe Luís says Flamengo can help the player return to the national team
15 Set 2025 | 09:46
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15 Mai 2024 | 23:37 |
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Flamengo took a significant step towards the round of 16 of the Libertadores by beating Bolívar 4-0, in a dominant performance at Maracanã. With this result, they took second place in group E, depending only on themselves to advance in the continental competition.
The game started with Flamengo determined to reverse their situation in the Libertadores, after two consecutive defeats. After just three minutes, Gerson opened the scoring after receiving a cross from Everton Cebolinha and finishing with precision.
Despite Flamengo's initial pressure, Bolívar tried to react and even hit a ball at Rossi's post. However, the red and black didn't give any chances and increased their advantage in the final stretch of the first half. Ayrton Lucas took advantage of a surplus in the area and scored the second goal.
In the second half, Flamengo kept the pace and didn't take long to score more. In the 33rd minute, Everton Cebolinha found the net after a beautiful pass from Pedro. And just five minutes later, Pedro scored the fourth goal, completing the rout.
WHAT NOW?
With the victory, Flamengo reached seven points in five games and took second place in group E. Now, the red-black team's next challenge will be against Millonarios, from Colombia, on the 28th, at Maracanã. A new victory guarantees the team in the knockout phase of the Libertadores.
After the impressive result, coach Tite opted to make changes to the team to preserve the players, but Flamengo left the field with a convincing victory and a favorable goal difference in continental competition.
The midfielder has not played for the Russian club for almost a month, has had modest numbers this season and is not in the mood to return to Gávea next season.
15 Set 2025 | 11:20 |
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Midfielder Gerson is going through a slump at Zenit. He hasn't started in almost a month and hasn't played since August 23rd . Signed for €25 million from Flamengo in July, the midfielder has played six games for the Russian club, without scoring or providing assists, four of which as a starter and two coming off the bench.
According to information gathered by journalist Jorge Nicola's blog, the athlete's departure from Russia may only be a matter of time , but a return to Mais Querido is currently completely ruled out.
Gerson's relationship with Flamengo deteriorated after the transfer to Zenit. At the time, the midfielder demanded a salary exceeding R$2 million to renew his contract. The football department, led by José Boto, offered R$1.5 million , but the impasse was only resolved when the release clause was reduced to €25 million, an amount Zenit agreed to pay.
Furthermore, the player's father, who acts as his agent, is now frowned upon by Flamengo 's current management. The rift between the boards of Flamengo and Zenit reinforces the possibility of a possible return .
The spot that once belonged to Gerson is now occupied by reinforcements who have quickly won over the fans. Jorginho and Saúl, signed in the July transfer window, have been receiving praise from the coaching staff and fans for their performances in midfield, minimizing any nostalgia for the Brazilian's absence.
With sold-out sectors and more than 57,000 tickets sold, the expectation is that more than 67,000 fans will be at Maracanã for the first leg of the quarterfinals.
15 Set 2025 | 10:48 |
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Flamengo fans once again showed their strength in the Copa Libertadores. 57,402 tickets have already been sold for the match against Estudiantes, valid for the first leg of the quarterfinals. The match will take place next Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã.
The North, East, Lower West, and Maracanã Mais sectors are already sold out . Currently, only tickets remain for the South sector, priced at R$200 (full price) and R$100 (half price) . Management expects the 60,000 tickets available to sell out this Friday.
Adding up the free tickets, VIP boxes, and reserved seats, the projected attendance for the match is high. The estimate is that more than 67,000 fans will cheer Mengão on in their quest for a spot in the semifinals of the continental competition , creating a massive atmosphere of support in the stadium.
Before the decisive duel against Estudiantes, Flamengo faces Juventude for the Brazilian Championship this Sunday (14), at 4 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium. The team leads the table with 47 points, while the Gauchos occupy the 18th position with 21. The return game against the Argentines is scheduled for September 25, also at 9:30 pm, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium (UNO), in La Plata.
Last Sunday (15) was special for Flamengo , which ended a taboo of almost 28 years without beating Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi. In Caxias do Sul, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, Rubro-Negro beat the Gauchos 2-0, with goals from Arrascaeta and Emerson Royal.
Coach praises Mengão players' efforts to break a 28-year-old taboo against Jaconero at Alfredo Jaconi
15 Set 2025 | 10:38 |
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Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 this Sunday (14), in Caxias do Sul, and ended a 28-year taboo without triumphs at Alfredo Jaconi. More than the victory in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, coach Filipe Luís highlighted the attitude of the squad , praising the willingness to train even after a long season.
Filipe Luís on Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "This is a group to make history"
At a press conference, Filipe revealed he was impressed with the group's dedication during training during the FIFA World Cup break: " They're in a nine-month season, no one complains about fatigue, everyone wants to train, everyone competed to their fullest . When I see that, I think: this is a group to make history," the coach stated.
The manager emphasized that daily dedication is directly reflected in the results on the field: " We came to a very difficult field, against a team very well trained by Carpini . This victory is the result of the very high level of work throughout the week," he added.
In the duel, Arrascaeta opened the scoring with a header from a Saúl Ñíguez cross in the first half. In the second half, Emerson Royal secured the victory in the 41st minute, also from above . The victory was special for the squad, as the last time Flamengo had won at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium was in 1997.
After breaking the taboo in the Brasileirão, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores da América . On Thursday (18), Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the first leg of the quarterfinals.
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