The game was a test of patience for the fans
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The last match of Flamengo against Peñarol was marked not only by a performance below expectations, but also by the red and black fans' growing dissatisfaction with coach Tite. The game ended with boos and protests from fans who showed up in droves at the stadium. With more than 60,000 people present, frustration was evident both at half-time and at the final whistle.
Although Flamengo is one of the most popular and successful clubs in Brazilian football, the team has faced recent challenges on the field , mainly under the command of Tite. The confrontation against Peñarol was further proof that the team's performance is below expectations, especially when considering the level of the players and the investment made by the board. Flamengo presented a weak performance, with few clear scoring opportunities, which was enough to irritate the fans.
At halftime, the boos were already audible. Many fans showed dissatisfaction not only with the players' performance, but, mainly, with Tite's tactical decisions. The team was unable to create consistent offensive plays, which highlighted a lack of organization on the field. With a lackluster performance and little creativity, Flamengo was unable to reliably threaten the Uruguayan team.
The discontent that began at halftime intensified in the final minutes of the game. As the final whistle approached and the fans' frustration increased, the criticism became more direct and intense. When the referee ended the match, the more than 60 thousand fans present in the stadium joined their voices in protest, directing much of the criticism towards coach Tite. Although the coach had already been the target of criticism previously, the demonstration this time was significantly stronger and broader.
Dorival Júnior will call up the players on the 27th for the two matches next month in the Qualifiers; The team starts training at CT Joaquim Grava on the 7th
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The CBF defined this Tuesday (17) the schedule for the next two games of Brazil in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. Amarelinha will face Chile, on the 10th, in Santiago. Then, on the 15th, the Seleção will play against Peru, in Brasília. According to planning, the National Teams Department will send the broad list to FIFA on Friday (20). The following week, coach Dorival Júnior will announce the 23 players selected on the 27th. The time of the event will be announced soon.
The players called up will begin their preparation on the 7th at the Joaquim Grava Training Center, in Guarulhos, São Paulo. The team will train at Corinthians CT until the 9th, when they will travel after training to face the Chileans the following day in Santiago.
This time, the CBF chose not to use Granja Comary because of the short preparation time for the first match, which will take place on a Thursday. Usually, the Seleção usually plays on Friday in the Qualifiers. To shorten travel, the delegation will be concentrated and will train in Guarulhos, close to São Paulo international airport.
Soon after departure, the delegation returns to Brazil on the 11th. This time, the destination will be Brasília , city of the second confrontation in October. The game at Mané Garrincha will be the first for Amarelinha with the presence of fans in the federal capital since the victory against Qatar, 2-0, in 2019.
Rubro-Negro needs to reverse the result in the return game to continue in the Libertadores
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This Thursday, Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Peñarol, from Uruguay, in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, at Maracanã. The Rio team, which was unable to impose its game rhythm, now needs to look for a turnaround in the second leg to move forward in the competition.
After the negative result, the red and black fans showed dissatisfaction and booed the team. team, with coach Tite being one of the main targets of criticism. The coach commented on the fans' discontent and projected what needs to be done in the next match.
In an interview after the game, Tite acknowledged the impact of the criticism, but highlighted that he understands the passion of the fans. “Of course it hurts on the human side, but with experience, I understand that when you work well, the fans' reactions are compatible with the love for the club. I have a lot of respect for that. The fans have the right to criticize or boo, and work can reverse this. Now, we need to turn this into a good performance there in Uruguay, win and seek qualification”, stated the coach.
Tite also spoke about the pressure to achieve: “The fan's feeling is legitimate. I feel that too. In football, you win over fans with important titles. If you don't win, the criticism will come. And that’s how you build a story in a club of this size”, added the CRF coach.
With the 1-0 defeat at home, Mengão needs to beat Peñarol by two goals in the return game, which takes place next Thursday (26), at 7pm ( Brasília time), at the Campeón Del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo, to advance directly to the Libertadores semi-finals. A simple victory takes the decision to penalties.
However, the challenge is great. Mais Querido has not won away from home in the Libertadores since the victorious 2022 campaign. Since then, it has accumulated five defeats and three draws in matches away from home. Reversing this statistic will be essential to continue in the search for the continental title.
The club is having a bad time this season and the goalkeeper has positioned himself
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The Flamengo faced boos and criticism from the fans after the 1-0 defeat to Peñarol, at Maracanã, in a match valid for the Libertadores, which took place this Thursday (19). The fans' discontent was evident, creating a tense atmosphere in the stadium. However, goalkeeper Rossi defended the team and appealed for the fans' support, arguing that booing creates a harmful environment for everyone, both players and coaching staff.
Rossi was clear in stating that booing negatively affects performance of the team, creating a demotivating atmosphere: "It creates an environment that is bad for everyone. And it seems like we are doing our job poorly. So we need support." With this statement, the goalkeeper makes clear his concern about the emotional impact that constant criticism from fans can have on players, especially in delicate moments like the current one.
FLAMENGO HAS APATHIC FORM AGAINST PENAROL FLAMENGO HAS APATHIC FORM AGAINST PENAROL b>The Flamengo, one of the most traditional clubs with a massive fan base, faces constant pressure to present positive results. The defeat at home to Peñarol intensified this demand, and the dissatisfied fans did not hesitate to express their discontent. The boos echoed at Maracanã, a reflection of the frustration of a fan base that is used to seeing their team compete at a high level, especially in international competitions like the Libertadores.
Despite the defeat, Rossi also highlighted what he considers positive points of Flamengo's performance during the game. According to the goalkeeper, the team was superior to Peñarol, especially in terms of ball possession: "More than 70% ball possession (Flamengo had it in the game) and we're still alive." The red-and-black team controlled most of the match, but were unable to turn that dominance into goals.
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