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Is the best attack the defense? Flamengo's defenders are in a scoring phase
10 Ago 2025 | 07:49
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This Thursday (15), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , Maracanã will host one of the most relevant games of the 5th round of the group stage of the 2025 Copa Libertadores. Flamengo faces LDU, from Ecuador, in a direct confrontation for a place in the round of 16 of the continental competition. With five points and occupying third place in Group C, the Brazilian team needs a victory to stay alive in the dispute.
The group's situation demands a positive result from the team led by Filipe Luís. With eight points, LDU is in second place in the group, while Central Córdoba leads with 11. In case of defeat, the Rio de Janeiro club will be eliminated . A draw, on the other hand, maintains mathematical chances, as long as the team beats Táchira in the last round and hopes for a combination of results, including a defeat by LDU against the Argentines.
For the Ecuadorian team, the scenario is favorable. A victory in Rio de Janeiro confirms early qualification for the round of 16. Leaders until the last round, the Ecuadorians are on a roll and are looking to take advantage of the pressure on their opponent to achieve their goal early. Coach Pablo Sánchez's strategy is to exploit the spaces left by a Rio team that will need to attack from the first minutes.
Flamengo should enter the field with: Rossi; Wesley, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Gerson, Michael (or Bruno Henrique) and Pedro . The visiting team should line up: Gonzalo Valle; Daniel De La Cruz, Darío Aimar, Gian Franco Allala and Leonel Quiñónez; Carlos Gruezo, Kevin Minda and Melvin Diaz; Fernando Cornejo, Lisandro Alzugaray and Alex Arce.
With a full house expected, Flamengo is counting on the support of its fans to continue fighting for a spot in the next phase of the Libertadores. The mission is clear: beat LDU and avoid an early elimination. With a decisive atmosphere, the duel promises strong emotions for the fans and could seal the fate of the Rio de Janeiro team in the continental season.
The midfielder made a masterful pass for the striker to score the goal that sealed Mengão's victory over Mirassol and impressed fans.
10 Ago 2025 | 08:52 |
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On Saturday night (09), Flamengo beat Mirassol 2-1 , in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. Léo Pereira and Gonzalo Plata scored the goals that guaranteed three fundamental points to keep Rubro-Negro in the lead.
Plata on Arrascaeta at Flamengo: "We all know the magic he has"
The first goal came in the first half, with Léo Pereira latching onto a precise cross from Samuel Lino. In the second half, the South American partnership shone: in the 23rd minute, Arrascaeta found Plata in an excellent position , and the Ecuadorian finished to extend the lead.
After the match, Plata made a point of praising his number 10: "I trusted him, I trusted Arrascaeta in my movement too, and thank God, I was able to score . We all know his magic. I moved, I didn't know if he was going to touch it or not," the striker remarked, highlighting the Uruguayan's unpredictability and genius.
The victory kept Flamengo firmly at the top of the table, earning crucial points for the title race. Plata emphasized the importance of maintaining this performance, especially at Maracanã: " It's always important to get three more points at home . We can't afford to drop points now. If we continue playing like we did today, we'll get a lot of points here," he analyzed.
Flamengo's next match will be this Wednesday (13), against Internacional , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. The game will be at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast on Rede Globo on open TV.
Mengão beat Mirassol on the day the coach turned 40 and achieved an impressive number at Maracanã in the 60th under the coach's command
10 Ago 2025 | 08:37 |
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Coach Filipe Luís had a special birthday this Saturday (09). On the day he turned 40, the coach saw Flamengo reach the mark of 101 goals under his command . The feat occurred at Maracanã, during the 2-1 victory over Mirassol , in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.
The 100th goal came on a precise header from Léo Pereira , following a move initiated by Arrascaeta and a perfect cross from Samuel Lino from the left. Shortly after, the 101st goal came again from the left: Arrascaeta hit a trivela to Gonzalo Plata, who finished to extend the red-and-black lead.
The match also marked Filipe Luís's 60th game as Flamengo 's manager. The former full-back took over in October 2024, following Tite's departure, leaving the club's youth academy to manage the first team . The coach is aiming to become the first to complete a full season at Mengão since Vanderlei Luxemburgo in 2014.
Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday (August 17) to face Internacional , in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be played at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre, with the aim of maintaining the leadership of the competition.
Before facing Internacional in the Brasileirão, Flamengo will have to face the same opponent, but in another competition: the Copa Libertadores da América . Mengão hosts Colorado this Wednesday (13) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã in the first leg of the round of 16 of the continental competition.
Mengão made four signings in the current window and the coach praised the club's board's efforts to bring in the necessary players.
10 Ago 2025 | 08:22 |
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Flamengo won three more points in the Brazilian Championship by beating Mirassol 2-1 this Saturday (09). After the match, coach Filipe Luís commented, in a press conference, on the club's movement in the market and the possibility of new arrivals and departures.
Filipe Luís on Flamengo's transfer window: "The club is having an extraordinary window"
"The club is having an extraordinary summer. The president and Boto are making a huge effort to strengthen this squad, which was already highly qualified . We hope we can continue at this very high level. It's very strong. Players may come and go," the coach stated, before adding: "We may have a high number of players and may have departures. But we hope the squad's quality is high enough to withstand the marathon season."
In this transfer window, Flamengo signed four players: Samuel Lino, Carrascal, Emerson Royal, and Saúl Ñíguez . Among them, only the Colombian has yet to make his debut for the Manto Sagrado. The club is still looking to sign a center forward with the ability to press the ball out.
The club also suffered significant losses. Gerson was traded to Zenit (RUS), while Wesley completed his transfer to Roma (ITA) . Offers are expected to arrive for striker Michael, who has not been used by Filipe Luís in recent matches and was even left out of the squad.
After the victory against Mirassol, Flamengo turns the key to the Libertadores knockout stage . Mengão hosts Internacional this Wednesday (13) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16. The match will be broadcast on Rede Globo, on open TV.
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