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Flamengo beat Bangu this Wednesday (22), at the Castelão stadium, in Maranhão, in the fourth round of the Carioca Championship. With the triumph, the red-black team achieved its first victory in the competition, avoiding the risk of finishing in the last place. The team ended a streak of matches without winning and is preparing for the entry of the main squad following the tournament.
RETROSPECT BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND BANGU
The recent history between the two teams makes clear the dominance from Flamengo . Since Bangu's last victory, on May 1, 2002, Mais Querido has accumulated 16 wins and three draws in the match. This Wednesday's result only reinforces the superiority of the red-black team in the duel.
In addition, the victory at Castelão was fundamental for the team led by the alternative squad coach. With the triumph, CRF avoids the last place and gains confidence for the next challenges in the State. The match was marked by balance, but Mengão took advantage of the opportunities to guarantee a favorable score. Bangu, which hasn't won Mais Querido since 2002, tried to resist, but saw the record of more than two decades without triumphs against Rubro-Negro being extended.
TEAM SITUATION IN CARIOCA
With the result, Flamengo reached four points in the Carioca table, moving up positions and leaving Bangu behind. The opponent continues without winning in the tournament and now occupies last place. The black and white team has the same score as the Rubro-Negro, but loses in the tiebreaker criteria, such as the number of goals scored.
Both teams entered the field under pressure, knowing that a defeat would leave them at the bottom of the State Championship. Mais Querido managed to reverse the situation, while Bangu faces even more difficulties in the competition. This was the last match of Flamengo in the Carioca Championship. Starting next Saturday (25), Mengão's main team will take on responsibilities in the tournament. The next match will be against Volta Redonda, in the fifth round, at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília.
Despite the setback away from home, Mengão maintains its lead in the Brasileirão; the coach acknowledges poor performance in the second half.
04 Ago 2025 | 10:11 |
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On Sunday night (31), Flamengo drew 1-1 with Ceará at Arena Castelão, in a duel valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The result kept the Rio de Janeiro club at the top of the competition , even with one game less, but raised an alert for the rest of the season, as performance in the final stage dropped drastically.
After the final whistle, Mais Querido's coach, Filipe Luís, didn't hide his frustration with the result . In a press conference, the manager admitted that the team left something to be desired in the second half and stated:
"I like to come right after the game with my heart still warm because I'm expressing what's inside me. A feeling of disappointment. After having played a great first half, creating scoring chances and finishing many times on the opponent's goal, we suffered a significant drop in the second half and, due to our carelessness, on a set piece, we conceded the equalizer. Of course, the feeling is one of disappointment. We have no other choice but to work hard and continue to improve."
Flamengo got off to a promising start. They dominated the game and opened the scoring with Arrascaeta in the first half, creating several opportunities to extend their lead. However, the team failed to maintain the same momentum after the break. Pedro Raul, in a set piece, capitalized on a defensive error and leveled the score, thwarting Flamengo 's plans to extend their lead at the top.
Mengão now turns its attention to the Copa do Brasil. Next Wednesday (6), it faces Atlético-MG, at 7 pm, at Arena MRV , for the second leg of the round of 16. Filipe Luís' team will seek to recover the good football shown in the first 45 minutes against Ceará, with the mission of confirming its place in the next phase of the national tournament.
The Mais Querido player was substituted at half-time after scoring against Ceará and will undergo tests this Monday to determine the next steps.
04 Ago 2025 | 09:55 |
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Flamengo may have a major problem for the decisive clash against Atlético-MG, valid for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Arrascaeta, author of the equalizer in the 1-1 draw against Ceará , this Sunday (3), at Castelão, felt discomfort in his left thigh and left the field at half-time of the match valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.
According to coach Filipe Luís , the substitution was a precautionary measure to avoid jeopardizing the number 10's physical condition. " During the movement, I ended up feeling some discomfort (in my thigh). Knowing my body, I don't think it's anything serious. Hopefully, the scan shows up as minor," Arrascaeta said as he left the field.
The clinical evaluation is scheduled for this Monday (4), when the midfielder will undergo imaging tests that will confirm or rule out an injury. The Rio de Janeiro club remains cautious and monitors the player's situation to define his presence in the match scheduled for Thursday (6), at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV.
In the match against Ceará, Arrascaeta was decisive. The red-and-black goal came after a pass from Léo Ortiz to Plata, who headed the ball to the Uruguayan. The midfielder controlled the ball with ease and finished with his left foot to open the scoring. The Mais Querido dominated the first half but conceded an equalizer in the second.
With the result, Flamengo reached 37 points in the Brasileirão and remains at the top, now tied with Cruzeiro, who defeated Botafogo. The focus now is on Arrascaeta's recovery and preparing to overturn the deficit against Atlético-MG, who won the first leg 1-0.
Mengão opened the scoring in the first half, but could not withstand the pressure from Vozão and left Castelão with just one point, despite remaining at the top.
03 Ago 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo drew 1-1 with Ceará on Sunday night (3). With the result at Castelão, Mengão remains in first place in the Brasileirão. The match marked another game where the Mais Querido's low effectiveness in building plays cost the final result dearly.
In the first half, Flamengo dominated. Mengão completely dominated possession and had more shots, despite goalkeeper Bruno Ferreira's lack of work, making only one save on a shot from Gonzalo Plata. Late in the first half, Plata found Arrascaeta in the box, who scored the red-and-black goal .
Despite maintaining high possession, Flamengo couldn't find the same effectiveness as in the first half, and Ceará began to find more space to play after Arrascaeta's departure. On a corner kick taken by Lucas Mugni, Rossi came out of goal but hesitated, and Pedro Raul headed the ball into the back of the net, tying the score.
With the result, Flamengo remains in first place with 37 points , but with the same number of points as Cruzeiro, with an advantage in goal difference (24 to 19). Mengão, however, still has one game less than the Minas Gerais team.
Flamengo now prepares for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 against Atlético-MG . Flamengo lost the first leg 1-0 at Maracanã and needs to win by at least two goals to secure qualification. If Flamengo wins by one goal, the match will go to penalties.
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