Flamengo resumes training to face Internacional in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores

Starting this Monday (11), Flamengo fan club members have early access to purchase tickets for the final of the U-20 Intercontinental Cup. The match will be played against Barcelona, from Spain, on August 23, at 4:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.

Rubro-Negro , the current Copa Libertadores champion in the category, is seeking its second consecutive world title. Last year, it defeated Olympiacos of Greece, under Filipe Luís. Created in 2022, the U-20 Intercontinental Cup has already had finals in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro.

The first champion was Benfica in 2022. The following year, Boca Juniors took the trophy, while Mengão lifted the trophy in the previous edition. The competition features the U-20 Libertadores champion and the UEFA Youth League winner.

SALES CALENDAR

The club announced that ticket sales will follow specific stages. Between August 11th and 13th, different categories of the Maracanã Nation program will have priority access. The general public will be able to purchase tickets starting August 14th, exclusively online. In-person sales and free ticket collection will take place on August 20th. The Maracanã 2025 Package is not valid for this match.

VALUES VARY

Prices for members range from R$11.25 to R$165, while the general public will pay between R$45 and R$300, depending on the section chosen. At Maracanã Mais, for example, tickets range from R$131.25 for Nação Maraca 1 to R$300 for non-members. The visitor area at Gate B will cost R$80 (half-price tickets are R$40).

The future of center forward Juninho at Flamengo has taken on new chapters in recent days. The player, who had already been the subject of speculation , has failed to establish himself in the first team and has lost ground in the competition for a starting spot.

In recent matches, the coach opted to improvise Bruno Henrique and Plata in the position, in addition to giving more minutes to young Wallace Yan. Even when Pedro was out of the team, Juninho didn't have many opportunities to show his worth.

BOARD CHANGES POSITION

According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, there's been a significant shift behind the scenes at Gávea. While the club previously rejected offers for the player, the current stance is different: the board is open to negotiating with him , provided they receive a satisfactory offer.

Juninho's situation isn't the only movement in the attacking sector. According to a report by the Gazeta do Urubu website, striker Michael is also no longer part of the club's immediate plans and has been authorized to seek a new destination. The player, who has lost his place in Brazilian football, may face a transfer to the Arab world as his next challenge.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

While monitoring the market, Flamengo focuses all its attention on the Libertadores. The duel against Internacional, scheduled for Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, opens the series of clashes that could define the club's future in the tournament.

Enjoying a good run in the Brasileirão and advancing in the Libertadores, Flamengo is already making moves behind the scenes to strengthen its squad . The board has prioritized the arrival of a new goalkeeper , especially given the confirmed departure of Matheus Cunha. The goalkeeper signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro and will leave the club without a fee at the end of the season.

Despite their confidence in Rossi , Mengão's board knows they need at least one more high-level goalkeeper on the roster . This time, the team wants to go to the transfer market to replace the Argentine, who has made some mistakes in recent games.

BRAZÃO IS A TARGET, BUT WOULDN'T ARRIVE IN 2025

The name that most appeals to the club's board is Gabriel Brazão, Santos' standout player in 2025. However, the São Paulo club doesn't intend to facilitate the transfer of the number 77, as it considers it risky to reinforce a direct rival in the national elite. With a contract until 2026, Brazão has also played more than seven games for the São Paulo team in the Brasileirão.

Besides Brazão, another name appearing on Mengão's radar is Bento, Al-Nassr's goalkeeper . According to a Saudi journalist from Al-Riyadh, the player is attracting interest from several clubs and could leave the Arab team next year. If the deal goes through, Bento could become a viable alternative to the red-and-black goalkeeper's position.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT COMMITMENT

Flamengo is focusing all its attention on the Libertadores. The duel against Internacional, scheduled for Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, opens the series of clashes that could define the club's future in the tournament.