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13 Fev 2025 | 17:39 |
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after beating Botafogo 1-0, Flamengo prepares to face Vasco next Saturday (15), for the penultimate round from the Guanabara Cup. The 17 -point tournament and can secure the title in advance. To do this, you need to beat the classic and cheer for a defeat of Volta Redonda before Sampaio Corrêa. If the scenario is realized, the most beloved will raise the cup without having to compete in the last round. Current scenario of the Carioca Championship
CRF currently occupies the first position with 17 points won in nine matches. Volta Redonda has the same score, but it takes disadvantage in the goal balance (13 to 1 in favor of Flamengo). Vasco, the weekend opponent, is close behind, with 14 points, followed by Sampaio Corrêa, which closes the G4. Direct in the fight for first place. /p>
the tenth round of the Guanabara Reserva Direct confrontation between the top four, which can be decisive for the definition of the Classification. While Flamengo faces Vasco, Volta Redonda measures forces with Sampaio Corrêa . This crossing among the best teams in the tournament can favor the red-black, which depends only on you to win the early title. If Mengão beat Vasco and Volta Redonda lose to Sampaio Corrêa, the Rio team will open three points of advantage in the lead (20 to 17). 14 goals balance to prevent the title of the most beloved. In practice, this difference makes any possibility of twisting, ensuring the trophy to the red-black. > If Flamengo cannot beat Vasco, the Guanabara Cup title decision will be for the last round. A draw would keep the team in the lead, but still vulnerable to Volta Redonda. Already a defeat would leave Vasco tied in points with Crf , but behind the tiebreaker criterion, which prioritizes the number of wins. In this case, Mengão would need to beat Maricá to avoid surprises in the final stretch of the competition.
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.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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