Soccer
Flamengo vs Estudiantes: idol is sincere about qualifying for the Libertadores
02 Set 2025 | 09:21
0
Soccer
26 Set 2024 | 13:13 |
0
The Flamengo faces a historic challenge this Thursday, at 7pm (Brasília time), at the Campeón del Siglo stadium, in Montevideo, for the return match of the Conmebol Libertadores quarter-finals. To keep alive the dream of winning the tournament's unprecedented fourth title, Tite's team will need to break an uncomfortable taboo: they have never reversed a disadvantage away from home in knockout tournaments, with the exception of the Campeonato Carioca.
In In the first match, Rubro-Negro lost 1-0 to Peñarol at Maracanã and now needs a victory by two goals to qualify directly for the semi-final. If they win by just one goal, the decision will go to penalties. Any other result eliminates Flamengo from the competition.
THE MOMENT OF DECISION
This situation is similar to the one the team faced in the Copa do Brasil final. last year, when they also went behind in the initial clash against São Paulo. On that occasion, the team was defeated 1-0 at Maracanã and arrived at Morumbi needing to win to take the decision to at least penalties. Despite having opened the scoring with Bruno Henrique and dreaming of a comeback, he ended up conceding the draw and finishing runner-up.
History shows that Flamengoreversing disadvantages away from home in knockout tournaments is not new. According to a survey by Guilherme Marçal and Roberto Maleson, from GE's Espião Estatístico, Flamengo has been in 12 similar situations in knockout competitions and was eliminated on 10 occasions, achieving only two runner-up finishes. Even on the rare occasions when they won the return match away from home, the score was not enough to guarantee classification.
In the current scenario, in addition to the pressure for results, Flamengo also faces a sequence of performances irregularities and questions about Tite's technical command. The defeat at Maracanã raised the alarm about the need for tactical adjustments and a more solid defensive performance. In attack, the dependence on players like Bruno Henrique and Pedro, both fluctuating in terms of recent performance, is a point of concern. The team needs to be more efficient in finishing and find ways to break through the opposing defense, which showed consistency in the first game.
Mengão has a second consecutive day without activities at CT Ninho do Urubu due to the break for the World Cup qualifiers
02 Set 2025 | 13:30 |
0
Flamengo drew 1-1 with Grêmio last Sunday (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. With the Maracanã packed, the duel kept Rubro-Negro at the top of the competition . After the game, the squad received four days off .
This Tuesday (02), the players arrive at the second consecutive day of rest, since on Monday (01) the FIFA Data period began, which paralyzes the national calendar during the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers . According to the official schedule, the team returns to activities on Friday (05), at Ninho do Urubu , where coach Filipe Luís resumes the team's preparation for the rest of the season.
Despite the draw, Flamengo remains the undisputed leader of the Brazilian Championship, with 47 points . Palmeiras, which was in second place, dropped to third place after tying with Corinthians and remaining at 43 points. Cruzeiro thus moved into second place with 44 points.
The club had six athletes called up to defend their national teams in September:
QUALIFYING MATCH SCHEDULE (BRASILIA TIME)
September 4th (Thursday):
September 8th (Monday):
The team returns to action on September 14th, against Juventude, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Flamengo is looking to end a long winless streak at the Jaconero stadium . The last time they won there was on October 1st, 1997, when the score ended 1-0 to "Mais Querido" due to an own goal by Rodrigo Costa.
With an inconsistent campaign in the Brasileirão and dangerously approaching the Z4, Galo is looking for a former Mengão player to try to fix the team
02 Set 2025 | 12:15 |
0
Atlético-MG has opened negotiations to bring back Jorge Sampaoli , formerly of Flamengo, as the team's head coach. The Argentine coach gained traction at the club after failing in negotiations with Martín Anselmi and is already considered the favorite to take over.
The first negotiations, which began on Monday night (01), are being conducted virtually. Sampaoli currently lives in Rio de Janeiro. The information was published by the newspaper O Tempo. On social media, part of the Galo fans are already mobilizing in support of the coach's return .
Without a club since leaving Rennes in France, Sampaoli has had a low-key run in European football. In charge of the French team, he played 10 games, winning just 3 and losing 7 , in a period of about two months.
His first stint at Atlético-MG was between 2020 and 2021, with 45 matches, totaling 25 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses . Despite finishing three points short of the Brazilian title, the Argentine is remembered as a key player in the formation of the squad that would win historic titles in 2021, as he indicated the signing of most of the players.
Sampaoli arrives to replace Cuca, who was fired after the 2-0 loss to Cruzeiro in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals at Arena MRV. Pressure had already been mounting, and the setback against their biggest rival was a key factor in the coach's departure.
In 2023, Sampaoli also managed Flamengo , accumulating 39 games, with 20 wins. Despite this, he left the club with criticism , after eliminations in the Libertadores, defeat in the Copa do Brasil final and performance below expectations in the Brasileirão.
The direct confrontation for the leadership of the Brasileirão between Mengão and Raposa takes place in October, at Maracanã, and fans can already guarantee tickets
02 Set 2025 | 11:30 |
0
Flamengo, which is still on break during the FIFA World Cup , faces Cruzeiro on October 2 (Thursday) at 8:30 pm at Maracanã, in the 26th round of the Brasileirão. The duel is considered a direct confrontation for the championship lead and is expected to draw a large crowd.
The club announced that sales begin this Tuesday (2), exclusively on the website ingressos.flamengo.com.br . To access the stadium, it is mandatory to have previously registered facial biometrics. Half-price and free entry rules follow the standard applied throughout the season.
Red-Black Sectors
North
South
Upper East
Lower East
Lower West
Visiting Fans (South Section B – Gate B)
Fla+ Space (West and Lower East)
Maracanã Plus (West)
Premium experience with lunch/dinner, dessert, and an open bar of non-alcoholic beverages. Assigned seating and seated seating.
PARKING
Recommended departure:
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
Flamengo vs Estudiantes: idol is sincere about qualifying for the Libertadores
02 Set 2025 | 09:21
0
Corinthians offered a partnership to Flamengo, but was rejected - understand
02 Set 2025 | 08:46
0
World champion with the Brazilian National Team reveals his refusal to sign with Flamengo
02 Set 2025 | 07:56
0
See previous