Soccer
Photo of José Boto with Pedro indicates reconciliation after controversy at Flamengo
10 Ago 2025 | 19:21
0
Soccer
12 Mai 2025 | 21:47 |
0
On Monday morning (12), the Flamengo squad returned to CT George Helal, known as Ninho do Urubu, to begin preparations for the important duel against LDU, scheduled for Thursday (15), at 9:30 pm, at the Maracanã stadium. The match is valid for the fifth round of Group C of the Copa Libertadores da América . With a campaign below expectations in the tournament, the Rio de Janeiro team needs to win to continue in the fight for one of the two spots in the round of 16.
Coach Filipe Luís spoke firmly after the 1-0 victory over Bahia last Saturday , acknowledging the team's poor form in the continental tournament but showing confidence in the team's recovery. "We don't have to give our words, we have to show them on the field. The lesson is that there is no weak opponent in the Libertadores", said the coach, reinforcing the importance of the fans' presence at Maracanã to support the team at this decisive moment.
Without midfielders Erick Pulgar and Allan, both out for medical reasons and already ruled out for the match against the Ecuadorians , the coaching staff will have to look for alternatives for Flamengo 's midfield . The coach should use the training sessions on Tuesday (13) and Wednesday (14), in the morning, to define the ideal lineup. The duo continues to be re-evaluated by the medical department, which has not yet set a date for their return to the field.
Among the possible replacements, the most popular names are defender Léo Ortiz, who has already played as an improvised defensive midfielder, and young Evertton Araújo , who came through the youth ranks. Both should be tested throughout the preparation. In the offensive sector, Bruno Henrique appears as the favorite to make up the attacking trio alongside Pedro and Luiz Araújo.
The importance of the match is clear, as another setback could seriously jeopardize the team's chances of qualifying. The current situation in the group requires a victory against LDU to keep alive the team's hopes of reaching the next phase . The direct confrontation with the Ecuadorian team also has symbolic weight, as both teams are fighting point by point for survival in the tournament.
On Tuesday (13), after the activity at Ninho do Urubu, left-back Alex Sandro will be the representative of the squad in a press conference . The player's presence signals a possible return to the starting line-up, depending on the physical evaluation in the coming days.
With two goals from Ana Papel and one from Campos, Meninas da Gávea maintains 100% success in the Carioca Sub-20 and is already thinking about the Brasileirão semifinal
10 Ago 2025 | 21:00 |
0
Flamengo's U-20 women's team achieved another excellent result on Sunday morning (10), defeating Real Heips 3-0 in Gávea, in the qualifying phase of the Campeonato Carioca. With the victory, the Meninas da Gávea remain undefeated in the competition. The goals were scored by Ana Papel, twice, and Campos, who closed the score.
The game started off with a bang for Flamengo . In the first minute, Condorelli launched an attack, and Ana Papel capitalized on a defensive error to open the scoring. With the advantage, the team controlled possession, but the rest of the first half was marked by few clear-cut opportunities , maintaining the 1-0 lead until halftime.
In the second half, the red-and-black team stepped up their game and quickly extended their lead . In the 12th minute, Isa Kotait crossed into the box, Ana Papel's header was saved by the goalkeeper, but she capitalized on the rebound to score her second goal of the match.
With the game under control, coach Filipe Torres made changes that made the team faster. The third goal came from a beautiful collective move: Condorelli delivered another precise pass, Raika and Nina exchanged passes, and Campos finished, sealing the 3-0 victory.
Flamengo returns to the field on Wednesday (13) to face Corinthians , away from home, in the first leg of the semi-final of the Brazilian Women's Under-20 Championship. The clash will be decisive for the team's aspirations in the national competition.
Ecuadorian striker scored one goal, created four chances and completed all 29 attempted passes, an unprecedented feat for Mais Querido since records began
10 Ago 2025 | 20:30 |
0
Ecuadorian Gonzalo Plata had a significant night in Flamengo's Brazilian Championship victory over Mirassol . Playing at the Maracanã, the forward scored a goal and completed all 29 of his attempted passes , achieving 100% accuracy, a feat not seen at the club since this type of statistic began to be recorded in 2025, for matches with at least one goal scored by the player.
In addition to his historic feat for the Red-Blacks , Plata became the first player in the current Brasileirão to combine perfect passing accuracy with a goal in a single match. His reading of the game, movement without the ball, and quick decision-making were crucial to the team's collective performance.
Plata wasn't limited to just finishing. He was the Flamengo player who created the most scoring opportunities against Mirassol, creating four clear chances for his teammates. This versatility, combining quality finishing with contribution to attacking build-up play , reinforces the Ecuadorian's importance in coach Filipe Luís's tactical scheme.
Since arriving, the striker has shown consistency and has increasingly adapted to the team. Despite his short time at the club, he's already establishing a connection with the fans, who are beginning to see him as a key player for the season.
This season, Gonzalo Plata has racked up impressive stats. In 15 games, he's scored three goals and provided three assists, while also leading the squad in key passes (26) and successful dribbles (23). According to Sofascore data, in nine games this year, he's scored one goal, three assists, made ten key passes, made 14 dribbles, won 41 balls, and conceded one penalty , with a performance average of 6.93.
Teams face each other three times in eight days for the Libertadores and Brasileirão, and Mengão's goalkeeper highlights planning and focus on each game.
10 Ago 2025 | 19:35 |
0
The sequence of duels between Rio de Janeiro and Rio Grande do Sul begins this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. Goalkeeper Rossi explained that Flamengo is prepared to deal with commitments in different competitions , highlighting the importance of remaining calm and focused at each stage.
" They are two different competitions, each competition has its own differences . We will always try to play to win. We know that there are 180 minutes in the Libertadores and, in the middle of that, we have the Brasileirão game," he said before concluding.
" We'll first prepare for the Libertadores game , then the Brasileirão game, and only then think about the Libertadores again. We have to stay calm," said the goalkeeper who was important in Flamengo's victory over Mirassol.
The first meeting will be on Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the Libertadores . On Sunday (17), the teams will face each other again for the Brasileirão, at 6:30 pm, at Beira-Rio Stadium. The final duel takes place the following Wednesday (20), also at Beira-Rio, starting at 9:30 pm, deciding who will advance to the quarterfinals of the continental tournament.
After falling in the Copa do Brasil, both teams sought to regain confidence. Last Saturday (09), Mengão beat Mirassol 2-1 at Maracanã , securing the symbolic title of the first round of the Brasileirão. Internacional beat Bragantino 3-1 away from home, ending a four-game winless streak.
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
SUBSCRIBE NEWSLETTER
See previous
