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31 Ago 2024 | 12:34 |
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This week, Flamengo confirmed the signings of Carlos Alcaraz and Gonzalo Plata, significantly increasing its investment in the 2024 season. After a more discreet start to the transfer window, the Rio club intensified negotiations due to a series of injuries that affected planning for the rest of the year.
According to journalist Jorge Nicola, in a video published on his YouTube channel, Flamengo has already disbursed an impressive R$275 million in signings throughout 2024. "Flamengo , which had already signed Michael, Alex Sandro and Carlos Alcaraz, now completes its fourth reinforcement in this transfer window with Gonzalo Plata", highlighted Nicola.
Despite the significant investment, Flamengo is not the club that spent the most in the Brasileirão Série A. Botafogo, which agreed negotiations totaling more than R$389 million, leads this ranking, with emphasis on the signing of left-back Vitinho, who came from the Premier League.
FIRST REINFORCEMENTS OF 2024
< p>The first major reinforcement of Flamengo in 2024 was attacking midfielder Nicolás De la Cruz, coming from River Plate for 14.50 million euros (around R$90 million). Subsequently, Luiz Araújo was acquired from Atlanta for 9 million euros (approximately R$56 million), followed by Allan, who came from Atlético-MG for 8.20 million euros (R$51 million).
Other reinforcements included Matías Viña, traded to Roma for 8.10 million euros (R$50.4 million), Léo Ortiz, signed from Red Bull Bragantino for 7 million euros (R$43.6 million) , and Carlinhos, from Nova Iguaçu, for R$3.7 million.
REINFORCEMENTS IN THE SECOND TRANSFER WINDOW
In the second transfer window, Flamengo were more cautious, initially bringing in Michael and Alex Sandro free of charge after their contracts with Al-Hilal and Juventus respectively expired.
However, the negotiations between Gonzalo Plata and Carlos Alcaraz required a considerable investment. Plata, coming from Al-Sadd, cost 3.80 million euros (R$23.67 million), while Alcaraz, signed from Southampton, was acquired for 18 million euros (R$112.12 million).
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The decisive classic takes place this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, and teams with important returns and absences
17 Set 2025 | 18:00 |
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On the evening of this Thursday, September 18, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at the Maracanã Stadium , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN and on Disney+ streaming.
Coach Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements for the match , with the return of Bruno Henrique, who was rested due to thigh discomfort, and full-back Varela, who has recovered from pubalgia and is training normally.
On the other hand, Jorginho , Alex Sandro, and Erick Pulgar are still undergoing treatment for injuries and are unlikely to be included in the squad. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Coach: Filipe Luís.
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Coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a tough match, but believes in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss to Botafogo.
Despite being without Eric Meza and Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who are injured, Domínguez emphasized the need for physical and mental focus to create difficulties for Flamengo at the Maracanã. The likely starting lineup is: Muslera; Román Gómez, González Pírez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Arzamendía; Ascacíbar, Amondarain, Palacios, José Sosa, and Cetré; and Facundo Farías . Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.
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.
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