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24 Set 2025 | 11:35 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (25) for the most important clash of the season so far: the return duel against Estudiantes , for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. In the first leg, at Maracanã, Rubro-Negro won 2-1 and now plays in Argentina with the advantage of a draw.
While attention is focused on the continental competition, the club is also monitoring the transfer market. Colombian Jhon Arias , formerly of Fluminense, is being closely monitored. The player recently arrived at Wolverhampton Wanderers but is having difficulty adapting . With the English team bottom of the Premier League, a departure is not ruled out—and Flamengo plans to invest if he chooses to return to Brazil. This information comes from the Bolavip portal.
For the decisive match, Filipe Luís is expected to have Jorginho back, having recovered from a muscle injury after a month out . The midfielder will resume his starting spot, while De La Cruz is expected to start on the bench. This means the lineup will be virtually the same as the match in Rio.
Flamengo expects a hostile environment in La Plata, but is confident in the strength of its squad to secure its spot . Estudiantes promises to put pressure on with the support of its fans, but the Rubro-Negro, considered technically superior, has every chance of securing a spot in the Libertadores semifinals—something that hasn't happened since 2022.
The match between Estudiantes and Flamengo will be this Thursday (25) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast live on ESPN Brasil, on pay TV, and on Disney+, via streaming . A win or a draw qualifies the Mais Querido, while the Pincha need to win by two goals to guarantee the spot. In case of an Argentine victory by one goal, the decision will go to penalties.
The striker scored a beautiful shot to open the scoring against Osasuna, as well as contributing an assist and maintaining the Merengue team's 100% record.
24 Set 2025 | 10:36 |
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With a stellar performance from Vinicius Júnior , Real Madrid thrashed Levante 4-1 away from home and maintained their 100% record in La Liga. The Flamengo youth product opened the scoring with a stunning goal and also provided the assist for the second, proving crucial in Xabi Alonso's team's sixth win in six rounds.
In addition to Vini Jr., Mastantuono scored for Real Madrid, with an assist from the number 7, and Mbappé (twice) . Etta Eyong pulled one back for the home team. With this result, Real Madrid can no longer be overtaken in the standings in this round of La Liga.
The start was even, with Levante creating difficulties. But in the 27th minute, Vini Jr. made the difference: after receiving the ball from Valverde, he overcame a double marking and finished with style to open the scoring . Shortly after, he led a counterattack and left Mastantuono in a good position to extend the lead.
In the second half, Eyong pulled one back for Levante, but a penalty on Mbappé restored Real's comfortable lead . The Frenchman converted and, shortly after, scored again after a pass from Arda Güler, sealing the rout.
Tireless, Vini Jr. continued to search for the goal until the final minutes and was the most involved player on the pitch. For the first time in weeks, Xabi Alonso kept him until the final whistle , replacing Mbappé. The Brazilian almost found the net again, but was stopped by goalkeeper Ryan. With the result, Real Madrid remains the sole leader of La Liga, with six wins in six games.
Mengão won the first leg against the Argentines in the quarterfinals of the competition, but the former coach issued a warning to Mais Querido
24 Set 2025 | 09:33 |
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Flamengo arrives in La Plata with a narrow advantage to decide a place in the Copa Libertadores semifinals against Estudiantes. Despite the triumph at Maracanã, former coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo believes that Rubro-Negro will face great difficulties in this Thursday's (25) clash .
Vanderlei Luxemburgo on Estudiantes vs Flamengo: "I think it will go to penalties"
"I think Flamengo will have a much tougher time, because they'll face an environment unlike São Paulo's . They'll have a completely hostile environment. I think it'll go to penalties," Luxemburgo said on the Galvão e Amigos program.
With a 2-1 victory in the first leg, Filipe Luís's team only needs a draw to qualify . If they concede a goal and fail to score, the match will go to penalties. A two-goal defeat will eliminate Flamengo .
In the first leg, Pedro and Varela scored the winning goals for the red-and-black team in the first half. Despite the result, the club challenged the refereeing, particularly after Gonzalo Plata's red card was sent off . Days later, CONMEBOL overturned the red card and cleared the Ecuadorian for the second leg.
The clash between Flamengo x Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (25), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Ciudad de La Plata Stadium . The match will be broadcast by ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) and will not be shown on open TV.
Mengão takes to the field this Thursday (25) and Filipe Luís leads the activity where he defines the starting 11 against the Argentines in the competition
24 Set 2025 | 08:36 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (25), when they face Estudiantes, in Argentina, for the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . One day before the match, coach Filipe Luís leads the team's last training session, scheduled for this Wednesday (24), at 3:30 pm (Brasília time), at CT do Defensa y Justicia.
The training session will be crucial in determining the lineup. Flamengo is expected to field : Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro (Ayrton Lucas); Jorginho (De La Cruz), Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro. Despite this, Filipe Luís may still make last-minute changes based on the players' performance in training.
Rubro-Negro has two issues ahead of the decisive match. Erick Pulgar is still recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot , while Michael is also out for treatment in his left ankle.
The match between Flamengo and Estudiantes will be this Thursday (25), at the Ciudad de La Plata Stadium, in Argentina, and will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) , at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).
Flamengo holds the advantage over Argentina after winning the first leg 2-1 at Maracanã, with goals from Pedro and Varela. A draw would guarantee the Rio de Janeiro team a spot in the 2025 Copa Libertadores semifinals . If Estudiantes wins by one goal, the match will go to penalties. Estudiantes will be eliminated if they lose by a goal difference of two or more.
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