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22 Ago 2025 | 13:59
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Flamengo's performance against Chelsea went beyond the US and was widely reported in the international media . The comeback they built in the second half, with authority and efficiency, caught the attention of newspapers in England, Spain, Italy and Argentina. In addition to the excellent football they played, the media highlighted the way Chelsea collapsed in a matter of minutes.
After opening the scoring with Pedro Neto, the Blues saw Flamengo grow, equalize, come back and even score the third, all with a dominant stance. Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was the main target of criticism in the European press. The Senegalese player came on in the second half, but shortly after was sent off with a straight red card, after a rough tackle.
The attitude hampered any attempt by the London team to react, as they were already behind on the scoreboard. The expulsion happened just as Flamengo had just turned the match around, leaving Chelsea completely disorganized. The impact of the defeat was highlighted in harsh headlines from major English sports outlets. The Daily Mail highlighted:
"Blues collapse in disastrous second half as Nicolas Jackson is shown a straight red for a horrific challenge - and Brazil's giants punish Maresca's sloppy men."
Sky Sports didn't mince words:
"Blues implode at Club World Cup as Nicolas Jackson receives straight red in defeat."
After the game, Filipe Luís spoke about the impact of the victory, stating that defeating a team of Chelsea's stature, in an international competition, “was perhaps the greatest achievement” since arriving at Flamengo as a coach after coming up from the youth divisions.
With this result, Flamengo secured their place in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup and remains one of the favorites to win the title. The victory over Chelsea not only secured their spot, but also projected the Red-Blacks as the tournament's protagonists. The solid performance, with players such as Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique and Gerson on the rise, gave the squad confidence and helped the team regain international respect.
Victory over Internacional in the Libertadores puts Mengão above the main teams in European football, such as the Spanish team and the French champions.
22 Ago 2025 | 18:00 |
Flamengo achieved an impressive feat under Filipe Luís. With the 2-0 victory over Internacional , this Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio, the club reached 43 triumphs since October 2024 , becoming the team with the most victories in the world in that period.
Rubro-Negro overcame European football powers such as PSG, Real Madrid and Barcelona , who recorded 42, 39 and 37 victories, respectively, which further consolidates the numbers achieved since the coach began his work at Mengão.
In addition to the record, Flamengo also confirmed its place in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The team eliminated Internacional with two victories: 1-0 at Maracanã and 2-0 at Beira-Rio. In the next round, they will face Estudiantes (ARG).
Internacional has been one of the main victims of Mais Querido in 2025. In less than a month, there were three consecutive defeats to the team from Rio Grande do Sul, with an aggregate score of 6-1 in the following clashes between the two teams:
Now, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship. The next game will be against Vitória, on Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (closed channel).
Uruguayan is having his best season in terms of numbers with the Mengão shirt, but he worried fans by posting a post showing the procedure
22 Ago 2025 | 17:00 |
Flamengo's squad had Friday (22) off , but Arrascaeta didn't stop taking care of himself. Even without scheduled activities at Ninho do Urubu, the number 10 showed concern about the sequence of games of the season and carried out special treatment at home.
On social media, the Uruguayan posted a video in which he appears to be receiving a procedure on his right thigh , similar to a localized massage. The session was conducted by Laniyan Neves, the club's physiotherapist .
The midfielder is not injured. After enjoying the break, he will return to the squad as normal this Saturday (23), at 9:30 am , at Ninho do Urubu in preparation for the game against Vitória and there is an expectation that he will be a starter for the match.
Arrascaeta is enjoying one of his best spells for Flamengo . He has not only reached 100 assists , equaling idols like Zico, Júnior, and Adílio, but also scored 15 goals in 2025, leaving him just three shy of his best year with the club, in 2019.
Last Wednesday (20), he was decisive again: he scored the first goal in the victory over Internacional, at Beira-Rio , in the round of 16 of the Libertadores. With the triumph, confirmed with Pedro's goal, Mais Querido advanced to the quarterfinals, where they will face Estudiantes (ARG).
With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo returns to the field this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), against Vitória, at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast by Premiere (pay-per-view) . Mengão is the leader of the competition with 43 points, while Vitória opens the relegation zone with 19.
Barça will be Mengão's opponent this Saturday (23) at Maracanã for the intercontinental decision and coach Belletti talks about the greatness of Fla
22 Ago 2025 | 16:00 |
The Crias do Ninho continue preparing for the big decision of the U-20 Club World Cup , which takes place this Saturday (23), against Barcelona (ESP) , at Maracanã. On the other side, the coach of the Spanish team, Juliano Belletti, celebrated the return to the stadium and highlighted the strength of Flamengo and the Nação Rubro-Negra.
Barcelona coach Belletti on Flamengo: "a great story with an impressive fan base"
"Being able to return to Maracanã, now as a coach, was something I saw as very difficult years ago. Today, returning to represent Barça, the club where I played and won titles , in front of a Flamengo team with a great history and an impressive fan base, is an experience that needs to be lived with the utmost intensity possible," Belletti told Lance!.
The coach also emphasized the importance of the match: " It will be Barcelona's first official game in Brazil in 125 years . And it will be at the Maracanã. More than anything, it's about representing the institution well, respecting Flamengo —the current Libertadores champion in this category—and showing what everyone expects: the club's DNA."
Bruno Pivetti's team will have important reinforcements from the professional squad. João Victor, Matheus Gonçalves, Daniel Sales, and Lorran were released to join the under-20 group in the final . The Rubro-Negro won the title in 2024, defeating Olympiacos (GRE) 2-1 at Maracanã. Now, they will have the chance to win their second championship in front of their home fans.
The final between Flamengo and Barcelona, led by Belletti, takes place this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with a full house expected at the stadium. The match will be broadcast on Rede Globo (open TV) and SporTV (closed TV).
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