Flamengo beats Bragantino and advances to the quarterfinals of the Brazilian Under-20 Championship

Flamengo entered the field on Thursday night. With a packed Maracanã, Tite's men played the first match of the Libertadores quarter-finals against Peñarol (URU). The objective was to play a good game and take an advantage for the return game, next week. In this sense, the Rio team

Summary

Peñarol started well and Peñarol soon showed that they would play on the red and black error. Therefore, the Uruguayans opened the scoring after 12 minutes, with Cabrera, in a counterattack. Soon after, Flamengo responded with Plata's header hitting the post. But the red and black team had difficulty creating chances. In the final stretch of the first half, Flamengo grew and had great opportunities to draw. Bruno Henrique, alone, headed over goalkeeper Aguerre, who also made a great save from Arrascaeta's shot.

In the second half, Flamengo came back even better, but came up against the strong Uruguayan marking and the lack of creativity to reach the opponent's goal. Tite moved the flanks, which gave Flamengo more speed, however, it had little effect due to a terrible night from Arrascaeta and De la Cruz.

What now?

With the result, Flamengo will need to win by at least two goals to guarantee one of the places in the Libertadores semi-finals. The match takes place in Uruguay, next Thursday. However, Fla needs to turn the key, because there is a Brazilian Championship game to play on the weekend. Tite's men face Grêmio, away from home, next Sunday, at 6:30 pm;

Last Wednesday (18), representatives from Flamengo and Caixa Econômica Federal held another meeting to resolve the impasse surrounding the Gasologista land, acquired by the club in July. The meeting had the support of Rio de Janeiro City Hall and the Attorney General's Office (AGU), and a new meeting scheduled for next week, in Brasília, could seal the definitive agreement. The information was released by journalist Diogo Dantas, from the newspaper "O Globo".

Mengão's board of directors, represented by president Rodolfo Landim, vice-general Rodrigo Dunshee, CEO Reinaldo Belotti and vice-president of equity Marcos Bodin, was optimistic about the possibility of a solution soon. Caixa questions the amount paid by the club at the land auction, but everything indicates that an additional amount could resolve the legal conflict by next month.

INVOLVEMENT OF THE CITY OF RIO

The meeting was also attended by deputy Pedro Paulo and the club's director of external relations, Cacau Cotta, who have acted as intermediaries between the club and the mayor from Rio, Eduardo Paes. In August, a meeting involving the bank's president, Carlos Vieira, president Lula and mayor Eduardo Paes had already signaled the path to an agreement.

IMPORTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT FOR FLAMENGO

Mais Querido's director of external relations, Cacau Cotta, highlighted that the agreement is the ideal way to give peace of mind to the club. "For the club, a good agreement is always better than an eternal discussion about values. The land has already been expropriated. The agreement is ideal to eliminate any doubts and for Flamengo to have the necessary peace of mind to begin the work", said Cotta.

Matheus Gonçalves, Flamengo's young promise, clearly demonstrated his preference to continue at the Rio club, despite proposals received from other teams both in Brazil and abroad. In a statement to UOL, the athlete highlighted his emotional bond with Rubro-Negro, a club he has defended since he was 12 years old. For him, the Flamengo is the ideal place to continue developing his career and where he believes he can have more opportunities for growth.

This choice reflects the strong bond that Gonçalves has with the team and his vision that he can gain more space in the main team. In a market where young talents often seek international transfers in search of greater visibility and financial return, the midfielder chooses to remain at the club he considers his favorite team. This emotional connection, combined with confidence in his potential, reinforces the player's desire to consolidate his position in the red and black squad.

FLAMENGO HAS A DECISION POINT

< The interest of national and foreign clubs in the player is not a surprise. With outstanding passages in the youth categories, Matheus Gonçalves attracted the attention of the public and experts due to his talent and performance on the field. However, the decision to remain at Flamengocan be seen as a strategic step, both for his career and for the club itself, which seeks to maintain its young values ​​in the squad.

The attitude of Matheus Gonçalves demonstrates maturity and commitment. In an era where pressure for quick results and million-dollar negotiations can influence decisions, the midfielder chooses to continue his development at the club where he feels most comfortable. This can be beneficial not only for your technical and tactical evolution, but also to strengthen your bond with the fans and the club, which values ​​its players' identification with Flamengo.