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03 Mai 2025 | 12:16 |
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Flamengo will finish its preparations this Saturday (3) at Ninho do Urubu to face Cruzeiro, in the 7th round of the Brasileirão Betano. Coach Filipe Luís will have reasons to celebrate: five players considered starters will be available again, including full-back Alex Sandro, who has recovered from a muscle edema.
The interstate classic takes place this Sunday (4), in Minas Gerais, and could be decisive for maintaining the red-black leadership. In addition to Alex Sandro, Pedro, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Rossi also return — all of whom were spared in the previous match, against Botafogo-PB, for the Copa do Brasil.
The list of reinforcements represents a relief for the coaching staff, which has had to deal with important losses in recent weeks. The confirmed absence continues to be that of left-back Viña , who is still treating a serious injury and has no expected return date. The return of Alex Sandro is symbolic, especially considering Flamengo's need to find defensive stability after fluctuations on the left flank. Without Viña, the presence of an experienced player like the former Juventus player could make a difference in big games.
In the midfield and attack, the return of Uruguayans De La Cruz and Arrascaeta rebalances the offensive creation. The team missed the duo in the last round, and the expectation is that both will start as starters, depending on their fitness assessment. Pedro, the top scorer of the season so far, also returns with starting status. His presence guarantees more weight in the attack, and, if he is 100%, he should be the main offensive reference at Mineirão.
Rossi, in turn, reinforces the red-black goal after being rested. With the defense adjusted and the starting goalkeeper back, Flamengo hopes to repeat the solid performance shown in the first rounds of the championship. Filipe Luís now has more options to put together a competitive team. Even with the natural rotation at the beginning of the season, the tendency is for the main names to be on the field against Raposa.
Current champion of the U-20 Intercontinental Cup, Rubro-Negro seeks its second championship against the Catalan team (ESP) this Saturday, at Maracanã
23 Ago 2025 | 13:35 |
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Flamengo is preparing for another international final in its youth teams . Current champions of the U-20 Intercontinental Cup, Rubro-Negro face Barcelona (ESP) this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm , at Maracanã, in search of their second title. The competition brings together the winners of the U-20 Libertadores and the UEFA Youth League.
The Red-Blacks had already purchased 35,473 tickets as of Friday night. Sales are not yet complete, as the Upper South section remains closed , but the Upper East section has been reopened due to high demand. The match is expected to surpass the competition's attendance record, which was 40,579 for the 2022 match between Peñarol and Benfica.
Coach Bruno Pivetti should send onto the field : Lucas Furtado; Daniel Sales, João Victor, Iago and Gusttavo; Fabiano, Pablo Lúcio and Matheus Gonçalves ; Lorran, Joshua and Pedro Leão.
The Spanish team, led by Belletti, should start with : Max Bonfill; Xavi Espart, Andrés Cuenca, Alexis Olmedo and Landry Farré; Brian Fariñas, Quin Junyent and Pedro Rodríguez; Óscar Gistau, Jan Virgili and Tommy Marqués.
The match will be broadcast exclusively on free-to-air TV Globo, with commentary by Gustavo Villani and two former Flamengo players: Maestro Júnior and Paulo Nunes. Kick-off is at 4:30 p.m. Brasília time.
Current tournament champion, Mengão faces the Catalan team this Saturday (23) and could break attendance records in the international final
23 Ago 2025 | 13:08 |
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Flamengo is preparing for another international final in the youth categories. The current champion of the U-20 Intercontinental Cup , the team faces Barcelona (ESP) this Saturday (23), at 4:30 pm, at Maracanã , in search of its second championship. The competition brings together the winners of the U-20 Copa Libertadores and the UEFA Youth League, the most important tournaments in the category in South America and Europe.
According to information released by journalist Venê Casagrande, as of Friday night, 35,473 tickets had already been sold for the match. The red-and-black fans are expected to sell out the entire ticket, even with the Upper South section still closed. Due to high demand, tickets for the Upper East section, previously blocked, have been released for sale.
Tickets for the East and Lower West sectors, as well as the North sector, are already sold out. Tickets remain for the Upper East sector, part of the South sector, and Maracanã Mais. Prices range from R$22.50 (half-price) to R$300 (full-price) , and sales are exclusive to the official website: ingressos.flamengo.com.br .
The match has a strong chance of breaking the tournament's all-time attendance record, held by the 2022 match between Peñarol (URU) and Benfica (POR), when 40,579 fans attended. The red-and-black fans are expected to surpass that mark on Saturday.
The final will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV Globo, starting at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) . Gustavo Villani will be the commentator, with Maestro Júnior and Paulo Nunes, both of whom have played for the Rio de Janeiro club's youth academy.
Valencia, Sevilla and Porto have approached representatives for the defender, but Rubro-Negro does not intend to negotiate the player in the current 2025 window.
23 Ago 2025 | 12:37 |
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Flamengo recently rejected inquiries from three European clubs for defender Léo Pereira . According to the ge portal, Valencia, Sevilla, and Porto have expressed interest in the player , seeking information on the conditions for a potential deal.
Despite contact from representatives, the club's board made it clear that it has no intention of negotiating the player during this window . However, communication between the parties will remain open for future discussions.
Currently, the only way for Léo Pereira to leave the Rio de Janeiro club would be to pay the full release clause, set at 60 million euros (approximately R$380 million). A similar situation occurs with Léo Ortiz , who has also been targeted by European clubs.
Signed in 2020 to replace Pablo Marí, the defender arrived after the Spaniard's departure to Arsenal . At the time, Rubro-Negro paid around €7 million (approximately R$32 million) to Athletico-PR.
Since wearing the red-and-black jersey, Léo Pereira has made 251 appearances, scored 15 goals, and provided five assists. The defender has won a Copa Libertadores, a Campeonato Brasileiro , two Copa do Brasil titles, a Recopa Sudamericana, a Supercopa Rei, and four state titles.
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