Flamengo, with its high offensive efficiency, is in a more favorable position
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Fortaleza and Flamengo, currently fighting for the top of the Brazilian Championship table, are in a peculiar situation. Both have one less game to play, as the clash against Internacional was postponed. This puts both clubs in an important strategic position, as championship leaders Botafogo are just a few points ahead. With 43 points and 13 wins in 22 games, Botafogo is closely followed by Fortaleza, which has 42 points and 12 wins in 21 games, and Flamengo, with 41 points and the same number of wins.
Despite their proximity in the table, a deeper analysis of the data suggests that Fortaleza has a significant disadvantage in the title race. The statistics do not favor the team from Ceará, especially when looking at the offensive productivity and defensive capacity of the teams. These factors are crucial in a competition as fierce as Série A of the Brasileirão.
TITE HAS CONSIDERATIONS IN THE FIGHT FOR THE TITLE
In the offensive aspect, Flamengo stands out. With 287 shots, the Rio team records the fifth highest average of shots per match, with 13.7 attempts every 90 minutes. More important than quantity is efficiency: Flamengo has the second highest offensive efficiency in the championship, with one goal every 8.2 shots. This ability to transform chances into goals is an important differentiator and puts Flamengo in a prominent position in the title race.
On the other hand, Fortaleza, despite being technically in the running, faces difficulties in matching Flamengo. The Ceará team's ability to create and finish plays is not as significant as that of its direct competitors, which could compromise its chances of winning the title. The difference of one point in the standings, which at first glance may seem minimal, becomes significant when taking into account the efficiency in finishing and the quality of opportunities created.
In addition, the defensive capacity of Preventing opponents from creating dangerous chances is also a determining factor. While Flamengo demonstrates a balance between attack and defense, Fortaleza needs to improve its defensive solidity to remain competitive until the end of the competition. In a championship where details make the difference, efficiency in both attack and defense can be the decisive factor in defining the champion.
Teams face each other next Thursday in the Libertadores quarter-finals
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The Peñarol (URU) team was excited from the beginning of the trip to Rio de Janeiro, where they will face Flamengo, in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. In addition to cheering the players on the flight towards the 'Marvelous City', the Uruguayans posted a montage of Christ the Redeemer with the club's flag.
As soon as they landed on Rio de Janeiro soil, the Uruguayan club published an image of a of the city's main tourist attractions. In addition to the photo, the team wrote the following message: “Peñarol em Rio”, alluding to Rock In Rio. Afterwards, a video showing the arrival of the athletes at Galeão Airport was also published.
Peñarol reached the quarterfinals of the Libertadores after beating The Strongest (BOL) in the round of 16. In the first game, the Uruguayan team defeated their opponent 4-0. On the way back, the Bolivian team even won by a score of 1-0, however, it was not enough to take away the classification of Diego Aguirre's men.
Before the game against Flamengo, Peñarol played in the Championship Uruguayan. On Saturday (14), Rubro-Negro's opponent beat Rampla (URU), by a score of 4 to 0. Given this situation, they remained undefeated in the national tournament.
And the red- black?Flamengo is coming off a bitter draw with Vasco on Sunday (15), however, they will have reinforcements for this Thursday's duel (19). Recovered from a thigh injury, De La Cruz is back in the team. In addition to the Uruguayan, Alex Sandro, Alcaraz and Gonzalo Plata were registered in the competition and, as a result, will be included in the clash.
Eduardo Paes uses his social network profile to deny the article
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Last Tuesday, the candidate for re-election for mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, denied the journalist Ancelmo Gois, from Globo. In a post on Instagram, the mayor informed that the city hall will be responsible for removing the megastructure on the gas meter site, different from what was reported. Furthermore, he guaranteed that Flamengo will have its new stadium, with the best conditions and security.
The news published by Ancelmo informs that Flamengo would have to pay R$100 million to remove a large gas structure present on land acquired by the club, which is owned by CEG and CEG-Rio, which are companies that are part of the gas concessionaire Naturgy.
According to the article, the companies were informed that Flamengo is the responsible for bearing the expenses, as provided for in one of the annexes to the land purchase and transfer contract. The clause, however, does not have a specified limit.
Paes stated that the values for the transfer of the structure are different from what was pointed out in the article by Ancelmo Gois. Furthermore, it exempted Flamengo from any responsibility, and that the city hall has been planning to remove it for years.
“They are making me defend @flamengo more than I would like: let it be clear that this is not the The cost of this transfer and when it happens will be the responsibility of the city of Rio, which knows that this structure cannot be in an area that is already receiving so many residential buildings. It's been in our plans for a long time! Flamengo will have its new stadium there in the gasometer with all the quality and safety that the region demands and deserves. Period!”, published the mayor.
Uruguayan could become the greatest waiter in the history of the Brazilian Championship
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Owning the assist for Gerson's goal in the draw with Vasco, last Sunday, Arrascaeta is approaching a historic milestone in the Brazilian Championship. With the assist he provided, the Uruguayan equaled Dudu and is just nine passes behind Marcelinho Carioca, potentially becoming the greatest assist in the history of the competition.
With 68 assists, Arrascaeta is ahead of names like Scarpa , Everton Ribeiro and Zico in statistics. Playing in Brazilian football since 2015, when he arrived at Cruzeiro, the midfielder has already played 218 matches in the Brazilian Championship, 50 of which were assists with the Flamengo shirt. b>
Arrascaeta stands out not only for his assists, but also for his goals. With 55 goals scored, 36 with the Flamengo shirt, the Uruguayan has remained among the best players in the championship since his debut at Cruzeiro.
Champion in 2019 and 2020, the midfielder has been in three of the last five “ideal teams” in the championship. He is currently the third foreigner with the most goals in Brazilian football this century, with 113 goals, behind only Cano and Paolo Guerrero.
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