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FLAMENGO LOSES OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CLASSIC AGAINST FLUMINENSE

Red-black offensive challenge comes up against ineffectiveness against the tricolor defense

Photo: Flamengo
Photo: Flamengo

10 Mar 2024 | 15:15 |

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In the fierce clash between Flamengo and Fluminense, valid for the state championship, scoring opportunities arose in both areas, but it was Flamengo that faced difficulties in transforming their chances into goals. With promising performances, striker Pedro wasted at least three clear opportunities to score goals, contributing to the red-black team's lack of effectiveness in the classic.


SUMMARY OF THE BIG MATCH


The team led by the coach Tite demonstrated solid tactical organization, imposing himself at different moments of the game and making Fluminense's offensive attacks difficult. The good red and black marking put pressure on the offensive sector, compromising the fluidity of the tricolor game and limiting its chances of penetrating the opponent's area.


Despite the good opportunities created by Flamengo throughout the match, the lack of precision in finishing ended up neutralizing the team's offensive momentum. The ineffectiveness in converting clear chances into goals reveals a gap to be addressed by the club's technical committee, aiming to maximize performance in upcoming matches.

On the other hand, Fluminenseknew how to remain resilient in the face of the pressure imposed by the rival, counting on a solid and concentrated defense. The ability to neutralize Flamengo's attacks and exploit counterattacks demonstrated the Tricolor team's tactical discipline and determination to seek a positive result in the classic.


It is important to highlight that the final result of the match does not reflect necessarily the performance of the teams over the 90 minutes. Despite Flamengo's tactical superiority and wasted opportunities, Fluminense managed to remain firm defensively, preventing the opponent from transforming its territorial dominance into goals.




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Flamengo could have a significant absence in the game against Estudiantes

Mengão faces the Argentine team with important absences that could impact the team's lineup and strategy at Maracanã this Thursday (18)

Flamengo will have important absences against Estudiantes: Jorginho, Alex Sandro and Pulgar will not play at Maracanã - photo: reproduction
Flamengo will have important absences against Estudiantes: Jorginho, Alex Sandro and Pulgar will not play at Maracanã - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 15:49 |

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Flamengo will have significant absences in this Thursday's (17) clash, at 9:30 pm, against Estudiantes, at Maracanã, for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . Among the big names that will be left out are midfielder Jorginho, full-back Alex Sandro and midfielder Pulgar.


Jorginho will miss the match against Argentina due to muscle swelling in his left thigh . Alex Sandro continues to recover from a left calf injury, while Pulgar is in the final stages of treatment after surgery on his right foot and will still require at least two weeks of physical therapy before returning to the squad.


IMPACT OF EMBARRASSMENTS


With these absences, the coach will have to assemble a team with alternatives for midfield and left back. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Allan), Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.

The absences could influence Flamengo 's game strategy, as they seek to advance to the Copa Libertadores semifinals. The return leg will be next week in La Plata, Argentina, against Estudiantes.


POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENTS

Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela are the main names expected to return to the team after being absent last Sunday (14), against Juventude, for the Brazilian Championship. Both trained normally with the team this Tuesday (16).



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Flamengo could make a killing with FIFA's new rules for players called up

Mengão has been frequently loaning players to national teams due to its star-studded squad, and the club must pay a sum for the athletes.

FIFA will provide compensation to clubs that provided players for the qualifiers and Flamengo could win the ball - Photo: Reproduction
FIFA will provide compensation to clubs that provided players for the qualifiers and Flamengo could win the ball - Photo: Reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 15:39 |

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Created to reward clubs that contributed players to the World Cup, FIFA's Club Benefits Program has been expanded. From now on, teams that have players called up for the qualifiers , such as Flamengo, will also receive financial compensation .


The announcement was made by the organization itself, which confirmed the distribution of more than R$1.8 billion to clubs that release players to national teams . This amount represents an increase of almost 70% compared to the last edition of the program, implemented during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.


HOW THE NEW MODEL WILL WORK


Until now, the benefit was restricted to clubs that had players called up for the World Cup. With this change, FIFA aims to be more inclusive and reach a wider range of teams: "The new edition of the FIFA Club Benefits Program for the 2026 World Cup will go a step further and recognize, in economic terms, the immense contribution made by clubs and players from around the world to the celebration of the preliminary and final stages of the tournament," said Gianni Infantino, president of the organization.

For the 2022 World Cup, the amount distributed was US$209 million (approximately R$1.1 billion at the current exchange rate). For the 2026 edition, the amount will rise to US$355 million , which represents approximately R$700 million more. In the last edition, 440 clubs from 51 different federations were included.


NASSER AL-KHELAÏFI’S INVOLVEMENT

The increased financial contribution was directly supported by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, owner of PSG and president of the European Club Association (ECA) . He led negotiations that resulted in the program's expansion. Despite the initial focus on benefiting European clubs, the measure will have a global reach. After the announcement, Al-Khelaïfi celebrated the progress:

"More clubs around the world will receive a reward for releasing their players. Clubs play a fundamental role in the success of international football , and this initiative recognizes all aspects of that role, from developing younger players to releasing them to play in more important matches," he declared.



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Joke? ESPN commentator says Flamengo lost momentum at Maracanã

Analyst says that stadium renovations and elitism with excessive ticket price increases have eliminated the hostile atmosphere at Mengão.

ESPN journalist guarantees that Flamengo at Maracanã does not offer a hostile atmosphere to opponents - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
ESPN journalist guarantees that Flamengo at Maracanã does not offer a hostile atmosphere to opponents - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 15:14 |

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ESPN journalist André Galindo sparked debate by analyzing the current atmosphere at Maracanã , especially during Flamengo games . According to the commentator, the stadium has lost some of the intimidating atmosphere that characterized previous eras.


André Galindo, from ESPN: "At the old Maracanã, Flamengo was scary, but not anymore"


According to Galindo, the new Maracanã no longer commands the same respect from opponents as the old one. He recalled that, in the past, the pressure from the red-and-black fans made a difference on the field, something that seems to have weakened today.


" Flamengo at the New Maracanã is 'my house, your house.' There's no hostile atmosphere. At the old Maracanã, Flamengo was scary, but not anymore. The only stadium in Rio that can have a hostile atmosphere is São Januário . Other than that, no one can," he declared.

CRITICISM OF ORGANIZED FANS


The journalist also criticized the lack of synchronicity among organized fan groups. In his view, the lack of unity harms the atmosphere in the stands , previously considered one of the strongest in South America.

"Flamengo doesn't scare anyone in the stadium these days. The fans don't sing, the organized fans don't sing together; it's disorganized . At the old Maracanã, yes, the old Flamengo fans were scary, but nowadays they don't scare anyone," he added.

Senseless criticism

In the analysis, however, Galindo did not take into account important points: Flamengo remains alongside Mirassol as the only undefeated team at home in the 2025 Brasileirão. After the duel against São Paulo in the Brasileirão, the tricolor's coach, Hernán Crespo, even gave 'thanks to God' that he would not face Mais Querido again at Maracanã .

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Despite the criticism, Maracanã will be the stage for another decision. Next Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo hosts Estudiantes (ARG) for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals.


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