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Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes will have new additions to their lineup to face Flamengo
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In November, Flamengofaces an intense sequence of games away from Rio de Janeiro, in a month that will be decisive for the club's performance in the Brazilian Championship and the Copa do Brasil. The agenda begins with the duel against Atlético-MG, on the 10th, valid for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil final, in Minas Gerais. Three days later, on the 13th, Rubro-Negro returns to Maracanã to meet Atlético-MG again, this time in the Brasileirão. Next, Mais Querido will have two away matches, against Cuiabá and Fortaleza, both also valid for the national championship. The travel marathon brings challenges for the squad, who will need to deal with physical exhaustion and maintain concentration on the field.
The first game of this series of commitments, the final of the Copa do Brasil, puts Flamengo in a high pressure scenario. After a result that keeps their title chances alive, Rubro-Negro will face Atlético-MG away from home in search of the national title, counting on the support of the Rubro-Negra Nation and with strategic action to neutralize the opponent in their domains. . This confrontation marks the chance of an important title for the club in 2024, consolidating recovery work throughout the season and increasing confidence for the sequence in the Brasileirão
FLAMENGO HAS PROBLEMS AHEAD IN THE SEASON
Apost In the decisive match of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo returns to Rio de Janeiro to host Atlético-MG at Maracanã, now in the Brazilian Championship. The duel promises to be intense, as both teams are looking for crucial points to guarantee a good position in the table. Playing at home can be a differentiator, as the support of the red and black fans at Maracanã usually gives the squad extra energy. However, the short interval between games requires detailed planning from the coach, who will need to define a balanced strategy to avoid excessive wear and tear.
Next, Flamengo faces Cuiabá away from home, continuing the marathon of games as a visitor. Cuiabá, traditionally strong in its stadium, offers challenges for any team. This commitment will be crucial for Flamengo to consolidate its position in the Brazilian Championship and maintain competitiveness in the final stretch of the competition. The trip to Cuiabá, added to the previous games, will be a physical and emotional test for the squad, who will need to deal with the natural wear and tear of travel and the intense pace of competitions.
DECISIVE GAMES AHEAD
Closing the month, Flamengo will face Fortaleza away from home,in another important clash for the Brasileirão. Fortaleza stands out as a difficult opponent at home, and the match promises to be another test of resistance for Rubro-Negro. The Ceará team, well structured and with strong support from its fans, will demand maximum attention and intensity from Flamengo. Therefore, the red and black squad needs to maintain focus to leave Fortaleza with a positive result and advance in the table.
Conmebol appoints Andrés Rojas as referee for the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes at Maracanã and announces new rules for communicating decisions
17 Set 2025 | 18:45 |
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Conmebol released, on Friday night (12), the refereeing scale for the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes de La Plata , valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The game will be played next Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, with ESPN broadcast throughout Brazil.
Colombian referee Andrés Rojas was appointed to officiate the match. Well-known to Flamengo fans, he has refereed four Flamengo matches, with a positive record for the Rio de Janeiro club: three wins and one draw.
The most memorable match refereed by Rojas occurred in 2017 , when Flamengo thrashed Palestino 5-0 in the Copa Sudamericana at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium. In that match, Vinícius Jr. scored his first professional goal for the red-and-black team.
In addition to announcing the schedule, Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) a new feature for the quarterfinal stage. From this stage onwards, the main referees will immediately communicate their decisions to the entire public present at the stadium, increasing the transparency of the arbitration process.
The winner of the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes match will face the winner of the Vélez Sarsfield vs. Racing match in the semifinals. For this bracket, CONMEBOL has selected Brazilian duo Wilton Pereira Sampaio as the referee and Rodolpho Toski as the VAR manager.
After a serious injury suffered at the Club World Cup, the Chilean continues physiotherapy at the Mais Querido training center; Alex Sandro and the Italian are also recovering.
17 Set 2025 | 18:23 |
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Flamengo released this Wednesday (17) an update on the clinical condition of midfielder Erick Pulgar . The player suffered a serious injury in June, after a clash with Harry Kane during the Club World Cup round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich.
Pulgar had to be replaced immediately and taken to the hospital. After more than two months away, the Chilean returned to the club's Training Center , where he is undergoing physiotherapy work on the pitch.
Flamengo reported that, this Wednesday (17), all players trained on the field. Erick Pulgar continues with physiotherapy activities on the lawn, as previously announced . The athlete may return to the club next month.
Alex Sandro and Jorginho, also injured, are in the transition phase and are completing conditioning exercises under the supervision of physiotherapists. Both remain unavailable for Filipe Luís's squad. The rest of the group trained normally.
Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (September 18th) at 9:30 pm at Maracanã Stadium to face Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is looking to lead the red-and-black team to the semifinals of the continental competition . In the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo leads with 50 points. The next match in the tournament will be on Sunday (September 21st) at 5:30 pm against Vasco da Gama.
The decisive classic takes place this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, and teams with important returns and absences
17 Set 2025 | 18:00 |
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On the evening of this Thursday, September 18, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at the Maracanã Stadium , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN and on Disney+ streaming.
Coach Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements for the match , with the return of Bruno Henrique, who was rested due to thigh discomfort, and full-back Varela, who has recovered from pubalgia and is training normally.
On the other hand, Jorginho , Alex Sandro, and Erick Pulgar are still undergoing treatment for injuries and are unlikely to be included in the squad. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Coach: Filipe Luís.
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Coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a tough match, but believes in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss to Botafogo.
Despite being without Eric Meza and Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who are injured, Domínguez emphasized the need for physical and mental focus to create difficulties for Flamengo at the Maracanã. The likely starting lineup is: Muslera; Román Gómez, González Pírez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Arzamendía; Ascacíbar, Amondarain, Palacios, José Sosa, and Cetré; and Facundo Farías . Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.
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