Flamengo achieved a decisive victory against Cruzeiro last Thursday, extending their impressive unbeaten run as a visitor in the Brazilian Championship.
|
0
Last Thursday, October 19th, Flamengo faced Cruzeiro in an exciting match for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The Rio team managed a 2-0 victory, which not only boosted their position in the table, but also kept them on a remarkable unbeaten run as a visitor to the Brasileirão.
Flamengo's last defeat away from home in the tournament it took place against Cuiabá, in the 18th round. Since then, Rubro-Negro has put together an impressive series of games without losing as a visitor in the Brazilian Championship. So far, there have been three victories - over Coritiba, Botafogo and Cruzeiro itself - as well as two draws against Goiás and Corinthians.
The game at Mineirão marked the debut of renowned coach Tite in charge of Flamengo . His debut was memorable, with the Rio team dominating Cruzeiro from the start and sealing the victory in the first half. The winning goals were scored by Ayrton Lucas and Pedro, demonstrating the efficiency of the new commander.
The successful match earned praise from Tite for the Flamengo players, highlighting the commitment and quality of the squad. The achievement not only solidified the club's position in the table, but also excited the red and black fans. After the victory, Flamengo climbed the Brasileirão table, reaching third place with 47 points. However, Botafogo, leader of the championship, remains with an advantage of 11 points.
The Flamengo squad didn't have much time to celebrate the triumph over Cruzeiro, as on Friday, October 20th, training was scheduled to resume with a view to the classic against Vasco. Tite will have Friday and Saturday, the 22nd, to define the starting line-up for the "Classic of Millions".
For the clash against Vasco, the coach determined a concentration regime at CT Ninho do Urubu, showing the importance of this game for Flamengo. The classic will be held on Sunday, the 22nd, in the 28th round of the Brasileirão, with Maracanã as the stage and starting at 4pm, Brasília time. An exciting and highly technical match is expected, full of rivalry and passion.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
|
0
Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
|
0
Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Watch the match live here:
