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Remember the last Flamengo x Internacional match in the Libertadores? Clubs face each other after 6 years

Teams will face each other again in the knockout stages of the continental tournament in August; the last clash ended with Rio qualifying in 2019

Flamengo and Internacional will face off again in the 2025 Libertadores in a decisive clash with a million-dollar prize and a sense of revenge - photo: reproduction
Flamengo and Internacional will face off again in the 2025 Libertadores in a decisive clash with a million-dollar prize and a sense of revenge - photo: reproduction

02 Jun 2025 | 12:55 |

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Six years after the last knockout match between Flamengo and Internacional , the two teams will face off again in a decisive moment of the Copa Libertadores da América. The clash is scheduled for August 13 and 20 and marks the re-enactment of a duel that marked the recent history of the competition. The Rio de Janeiro team starts the match away from home and seeks to repeat the performance that led them to glory in 2019.


In the 2019 campaign, the team led by Jorge Jesus began the series against Internacional with a 2-0 victory at Maracanã , thanks to two goals from Bruno Henrique in a row. In the return match, at Beira-Rio, Rodrigo Lindoso opened the scoring for the team from Rio Grande do Sul, but Gabigol responded in the final minutes , guaranteeing the draw and a place in the semifinals for the team from Rio de Janeiro. That group's journey culminated in the Libertadores title after a comeback against River Plate in the final in Lima.


DUEL BETWEEN RED-BLACKS AND COLORADOS


The official Conmebol calendar sets the round of 16 clashes for the weeks of August 13 and 20. If they advance, the Rio de Janeiro club will face the quarterfinals on September 17 and 24.

The semi-finals are scheduled for October 22nd and 29th , and the grand final will be played on November 29th. The clash promises strong emotions and high competitiveness. The final of the Copa Libertadores 2025 will be played in the city of Lima, Peru.


PRIZE VALUES

The continental tournament offers significant amounts of money per stage. A place in the round of 16 brings in US$1.25 million (R$7.1 million) . The quarterfinals guarantee US$1.7 million (R$9.6 million) . The semifinals award US$2.3 million (R$13 million) , while the runner-up pockets US$7 million (R$39.7 million) and the grand champion earns US$24 million , equivalent to R$136 million . These amounts reflect the financial importance of the competition in the season calendar.


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CBF defines referee for Flamengo x Grêmio, for the Brasileirão

The 35-year-old referee from Minas Gerais has already registered more than 360 infractions in 12 Serie A matches and tends to chop up games, although he issues cards within the national average.

Flamengo vs Grêmio will be refereed by Paulo Zanovelli, a referee with a high average number of fouls in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Flamengo vs Grêmio will be refereed by Paulo Zanovelli, a referee with a high average number of fouls in the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

28 Ago 2025 | 18:26 |

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The clash between Flamengo and Grêmio , scheduled for this Sunday (31), at 4 pm, at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship, will be conducted by Paulo Zanovelli . The 35-year-old referee from Minas Gerais is refereeing a game for the Mais Querido for the second time this season . In the first opportunity, against Mirassol, his performance generated criticism due to the excessive stoppages.


In that match, 36 fouls were called, 23 committed by the Red-Blacks and 13 by the opponents. The referee's style worries fans and experts, as the match could lose intensity and effective ball play.


PAULO ZANOVELLI'S ARBITRATION STYLE


The numbers confirm the trend. In 12 Brasileirão 2025 matches, Zanovelli called 362 fouls, an average of 30.17 fouls per match. This rate is considered high, especially compared to the Premier League , where the average is around 20 fouls per game.

Despite this, the issuing of cards hasn't kept pace with the same intensity. The referee has handed out 54 yellow cards so far, resulting in an average of 4.5 warnings per game , within the national league standard.


EXPECTATION OF A FULL HOUSE

Maracanã is preparing for a big party next Sunday (30). With all tickets sold out, the expectation is for more than 60 thousand people present at the stadium . The Nation will be in force after the great 8-0 victory over the victory in the last round.


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Grêmio announces player speculated at Flamengo before traveling to Rio

The newly announced midfielder is training at CT Luiz Carvalho, but still needs to regain match rhythm and regularity before his official debut for Tricolor.

Arthur begins training at Grêmio, but will not face Flamengo in the Brasileirão; his debut is expected to take place in September - photo: reproduction
Arthur begins training at Grêmio, but will not face Flamengo in the Brasileirão; his debut is expected to take place in September - photo: reproduction

28 Ago 2025 | 18:12 |

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Grêmio continued its work this Thursday (28) with an eye on the match against Flamengo, scheduled for Sunday (31), at 4 pm, at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship. The activity was attended by Arthur, officially announced as a tricolor reinforcement on the same day.


The players participated in training sessions focused on physical conditioning , as well as exercises on a reduced field with a focus on tactics. The squad will also have two more training sessions before the trip to Rio de Janeiro, scheduled for Saturday afternoon (30).


ARTHUR TRAINS WITH THE CAST


Although already integrated into the activities led by Mano Menezes, Arthur is not expected to play at Maracanã. The midfielder has not played since May, when he was still playing for Girona in Spain , and needs to regain competitive rhythm.

Furthermore, his registration for the CBF's Daily Information Bulletin (BID) has not yet been completed , which makes it impossible for him to play against the Mais Querido in this round of the Brasileirão. Therefore, the player will likely miss Sunday's game.


EXPECTED RE-PREMIERE DATE

Arthur is expected to return to the Tricolor jersey after the FIFA break. His debut is expected to take place on September 13th, against Mirassol, at 4 pm, at Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre . The match will be part of the Brazilian Championship and should mark the player's official return to the club that developed him.


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Flamengo vs Grêmio will have a Betano debut party and the return of Jovem Fla at Maracanã

The Brasileirão clash marks the first game of the Mais Querido's new partnership and will also feature the official return of another organized fan group.

Betano's debut in the uniform and the return of Torcida Jovem promise a special atmosphere at Maracanã in Flamengo x Grêmio - photo: reproduction
Betano's debut in the uniform and the return of Torcida Jovem promise a special atmosphere at Maracanã in Flamengo x Grêmio - photo: reproduction

28 Ago 2025 | 17:47 |

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The clash between Flamengo and Grêmio, this Sunday (31), at 4 pm, at Maracanã, will be special for the red-black fans. In addition to its importance in the Brazilian Championship table, the match marks the beginning of the partnership between the Rio de Janeiro club and Betano, the new master sponsor , in a contract valid until the end of 2028.


"Through our partnership with Betano, we'll intensify this synergy between Flamengo and its fans," said Guilherme Figueiredo, the company's commercial director in Brazil. He also emphasized that the debut will be accompanied by special actions starting with this first game: " Now we're part of this, and we want the Flamengo fans' experience to be truly special. The first major example will be this Sunday, in the Brasileirão."


RETURN OF THE YOUNG FANS


Another highlight of the game will be the official return of Torcida Jovem to the stadium . The organized group had been away from the stands since March 2023 due to a suspension, and will once again be able to support the team from the Maracanã stands.

In a statement posted on Instagram, the uniformed player thanked the club's president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP), for his commitment to facilitating the group's return. The statement also highlighted BAP's work in leading the Mais Querido, praising his attitude toward the fans and his management of institutional issues.


EXPECTATION OF A FULL HOUSE

With the return of Torcida Jovem and the debut of the new partnership on the uniform, Maracanã is expected to welcome a large crowd. All tickets have already sold out, and an attendance of over 60,000 is expected.

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