Atlético seeks recovery while Flamengo tries to maintain leadership
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Atlético-MG and Flamengo face each other this Wednesday (3), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG), in a match valid for the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. Galo seeks to improve its recent performance, while Rubro-Negro tries to consolidate its leadership in the competition. The clash will be broadcast on Globo, Premiere and Globoplay.
Atlético-MG, currently in 11th place with 18 points, has won just one of the last five games. A victory could take the team from Minas Gerais to 6th place, depending on the results of other clashes.
Flamengo, leader of the Championship with 27 points, is focused on maintaining its lead. Palmeiras, who beat Corinthians 2-0, are right behind, putting pressure on Rubro-Negro for a victory.
Match: Atlético-MG x Flamengo
Round: 14th of the Brazilian Championship
Date and time: Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time)
Location: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG)
Where to watch: Globo, Premiere and Globoplay
Arbitration: Ramon Abatti Abel -SC (referee); Nailton Júnior de Sousa Oliveira-CE and Henrique Neu Ribeiro-SC (assistants); Sávio Pereira Sampaio-DF (fourth referee); Rodrigo D'Alonso Ferreira-SC, Hélton Nunes-SC and Caio Max Augusto Vieira-RN (VAR)
ATLÉTICO-MG (Coach: Gabriel Milito)
Probable team: Matheus Mendes (Everson); Mariano, Bruno Fuchs, Igor Rabello and Rômulo; Battaglia, Igor Gomes, Scarpa and Palacios; Paulinho and Hulk
Absences: Guilherme Arana and Alan Franco (called up for the Copa América); Maurício Lemos, Saravia, Alisson and Rubens (injured)
Probable team : Rossi; Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, David Luiz (Léo Pereira) and Ayrton Lucas; Allan, Gerson and Lorran; Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Pedro
Absent: Viña, Varela, Nico de la Cruz and De Arrascaeta (called up for the Copa América); Everton Cebolinha and Igor Jesus (injured)
Mais Querido's number 8 has been an example both on and off the field
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The Flamengo it was only tied with Cuiabá on Saturday night (6), in a game valid for the 15th round of the Brasileirão. After the game, Tite held a press conference and praised Gerson, highlighting his quality in being able to play in various positions on the field.
Sometimes the guys call him 'Joker'. Sometimes, it is very difficult to perform two or three functions on the field", said Tite, praising the number 8 of Mais Querido after a draw with Cuiabá.
TEAM HIGHLIGHTUs In recent games Gerson has been one of the best players for Tite's Flamengo. Furthermore, Mais Querido's number 8 is an example off the field for the younger players and they have strengthened their leadership of the group.
SITUATION OF FLAMENGO IN BRASILEIRÃOWith the draw against Cuiabá, Flamengowas at 31 points and will continue another round in the lead of the Brasileirão. However, it is possible that Mais Querido will see its title competitors come close, as that only three points separated them.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATIONThus, the Flamengo squad returns to the field only on July 11th, when they face Fortaleza, in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. This way, the team can have a rest period until the next game.
A highlight of the second half was the replacement of young players
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Flamengo drew 1-1 with Cuiabá on Saturday night (6), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite the unexpected result, Rubro-Negro secured the lead in the competition until the end of the round. After the game, coach Tite analyzed the team's performance.
Flamengo was behind on the scoreboard, but pressed throughout the game, managing to equalize with a goal from Pedro. However, the team was unable to break through Cuiabá's defensive block to turn the match around. A highlight of the second half was the replacement of Werton and Lorran with Carlinhos and Matheus Gonçalves, something that Tite explained after the game.
Coach Tite highlighted the performance of goalkeeper Walter, from Cuiabá, as fundamental to the draw. “Walter had a great game, I think there were 11 shots on goal. In a volume created, with a series of adversities, I will not talk about the calendar, I have already said it and I do not want to be repetitive. We had the search until the final moment. The game presented itself, we tried to use two pivots, we replaced the boys to create the alternatives we needed and here is the support for the boys, Lorran and Werton”, analyzed Tite.
GAME STRATEGY
Tite sought greater coordination in midfield, using Gerson and Lorran as play creators. “I wanted to work on the projection. I looked for an articulating player to give more volume. As I have Lorran together with Gerson, who are two articulators, they look for each other, the idea was to have them. Then, we put together a strategy to pierce their middle and lower block (Cuiabá). We had to make the movement in the last third”, he explained.
Tite also highlighted the difficulties faced due to the tight schedule, which hampered the team's preparation. “It’s difficult not to talk about the calendar issue. We analyze the opponent and there is no way to train for this game. You put it on video and try to make sure things arrive on time. It was the third game in a row in less than 72 hours. We weren't able to maintain the regularity to put ourselves in front of the goal, to have a cleaner finish. We have to recognize that, on the other side, Walter was on a bright day”, added the coach.
With the draw, Flamengo reached 31 points, maintaining the isolated lead of the Brasileirão. Next Thursday (10), the team returns to Maracanã to face Fortaleza, at 8pm. Cuiabá, in turn, reached 14 points and occupies 15th place in the table.
Mais Querido beat Atlético-MG last Wednesday (03), at Arena MRV
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Flamengo was not aware of Atlético-MG in their 4-2 victory last Wednesday (03), in the 14th round of the Brasileirão. Playing at Arena MRV, Rubro-Negro resumed its status as the best visitor in the 2024 Brazilian Championship. The convincing performance highlighted the strength of the team led by Tite away from home.
To date, Flamengo has played eight games as a visitor in Brasileirão 2024. The performance includes four wins, three draws and just one defeat. With these results, Flamengo accumulated 15 points away from home, consolidating itself as the best visitor in the competition so far.
With 62.5% success rate as a visitor, Flamengo scored 16 goals and conceded just eight, resulting in a positive balance of eight goals. Among the highlights are the 6-1 defeat of Vasco and the 2-1 victory over Atlético-GO. These results demonstrate the team's effectiveness and offensive power away from home.
< br>Flamengo's away games include victories against Atlético-MG (4x2), Fluminense (1x0), Vasco (6x1), and Atlético-GO (2x1). There were draws against Athletico-PR (1x1), Bragantino (1x1), and Palmeiras (0x0), as well as a defeat against Juventude (2x1). This solid performance reinforces the team's competitiveness in any field.
Flamengo's next challenge as a visitor will be against Internacional, on July 13th. This game could mark the return of the Beira-Rio Stadium after the rain tragedy in Rio Grande do Sul. The match promises to be another important test for Flamengo, who seek to maintain their excellent performance away from home.
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