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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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The Rio club chooses to keep the athlete, considered essential for the 2024 competitions
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Flamengo rejected a proposal of 25 million euros (around R$150 million) from Nottingham Forest, England, for striker Pedro, Brazil's top scorer in 2024. Despite the significant value, the Rio club decided to keep the player, seen as a central piece for the dispute in the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil and Libertadores in the second half of the year.
< Pedro, who scored 31 goals and provided 8 assists in the season, attracted the attention of Nottingham Forest due to his exceptional performance. The English club's initial offer was 20 million euros, with bonuses that could increase the value to 25 million euros. However, Flamengo, which had already rejected offers from other European clubs for the player, reaffirmed that the striker's stay is fundamental to its ambitions.The board of Flamengo believes that Pedro, with 39 direct goal contributions during the "Tite Era", is crucial for the club to achieve its goals in the three main competitions what a dispute. Furthermore, the decision not to sell the striker reflects his appreciation in the market, especially at a peak in his career, at the age of 26.
In recent years, Pedro has been the target of several European and Arab clubs, including West Ham, Fulham, Zenit, Spartak Moscow, Benfica and Al-Hilal. However, Flamengo has been firm in its stance of not negotiating the athlete, recognizing his importance both on the field and in leading the team.
Even recovering from an injury to his left thigh, suffered in the round of 16 of the Libertadores final against Bolívar, Pedro continues to be a key player for coach Tite, who trusts in his recovery and performance for the challenges that the club will face in the remainder of the season.
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The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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Rubro-negro takes the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU)
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The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores continue with intense and balanced games. Last Wednesday (18), Botafogo and São Paulo played out a goalless draw at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth mentioning that the winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol (URU), who face each other on Thursday (19).
Botafogo and São Paulo played an exciting game from start to finish. In the first half, General Severiano's team dominated the actions, had more possession and shots, even hitting the São Paulo post. However, the Morumbi team managed to hold on to the result.
At the break, São Paulo grew in performance and made the match more balanced. In the complementary stage, the Rio club created two opportunities, while the São Paulo club had one. However, the result was not changed, and the match ended 0-0.
With the result in Rio de Janeiro, the The clash between Botafogo and São Paulo remains open for the return match, at Morumbi, next Wednesday (25). The winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol, who will play the first leg this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.
Therefore, Flamengo and Peñarol will play the last match of the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. The game is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time). Therefore, the expectation is for a full house. This is because Mais Querido sold more than 55 thousand tickets.
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