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Day off! After Flamengo's win, the squad gets a day off this Sunday.

With a secure victory over São Paulo, Mengão opens up a lead at the top of the Brasileirão and prepares to face Santos away from home.

Wallace Yan, a Flamengo standout, during training at CT Ninho do Urubu before the match against Fluminense and Santos at the weekend (Flamengo)
Wallace Yan, a Flamengo standout, during training at CT Ninho do Urubu before the match against Fluminense and Santos at the weekend (Flamengo)

13 Jul 2025 | 16:03 |

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Flamengo made the most of the Maracanã and beat São Paulo 2-0 this Saturday (12), in a match valid for the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship. With goals from Wallace Yan and Luiz Araújo, Rubro-Negro added three more points and isolated itself at the top of the competition.


A FORMIDABLE PERFORMANCE


The confident and efficient performance was further proof of the consistency of Filipe Luís's team, which has shown improvement with each round. Now, the focus turns to the next match, away from home, against Santos.   Right after the final whistle at Maracanã, Filipe Luís decided to reward the squad with a Sunday (13) off. The break was strategic, both for physical and mental rest, before the short preparation for the game against Santos, on Wednesday (16).


BREAKFAST FOR THE CAST

The squad's return is scheduled for this Monday (14), at Ninho do Urubu. There will be two activities before boarding for the coast of São Paulo. Flamengo 's schedule includes training on the first two days of the week. The activities take place at 9:30 am, focusing on the recovery of the athletes and tactical adjustments. Also on Tuesday (15), at 4:15 pm, the delegation boards for Santos.


The match against Peixe will be played at Vila Belmiro, a traditional stadium where Flamengo is looking to maintain its momentum and secure three more important points in the title race. With the victory over São Paulo, Flamengo reached 27 points in 12 games. They have eight wins, three draws, and only one loss. The team also boasts the best attack in the competition, with 26 goals scored, and the best defense, having conceded only four goals.

The score left Rubro-Negro isolated at the top of the table, but Cruzeiro — currently second with 24 points — still takes the field this Sunday (13), against Grêmio. A victory for the Minas Gerais team could reduce the difference to just one point.


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Cruzeiro will have an important return against Flamengo in the Brasileirão

Coach Leonardo Jardim will count on the return of defender Lucas Villalba to reinforce the defense in the duel against Mengão, this Thursday (2)

Cruzeiro will have the return of Lucas Villalba to face Flamengo at Maracanã in a direct duel for the leadership of the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Cruzeiro will have the return of Lucas Villalba to face Flamengo at Maracanã in a direct duel for the leadership of the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

01 Out 2025 | 20:39 |

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Cruzeiro will have an important addition to their squad for their match against Flamengo in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. Suspended against Vasco, defender Lucas Villalba returns to the starting lineup and resumes his defensive position, replacing Jonathan Jesus. Villalba is considered a key player by coach Leonardo Jardim and is expected to be the only confirmed returnee for the match at Maracanã.


In addition to Villalba, Cruzeiro will again have Gabigol available, who served a suspension, and Luis Sinisterra, who has recovered from a right thigh muscle injury. Both were included in the squad, but they are expected to start the match as reserves.


The Minas Gerais team will still be without full-back Fagner, who is undergoing a physical transition after a fractured fibula, and Murilo Rhikman, Bruno Alves and Otávio, who are playing for the Brazilian Under-20 team.


PROBABLE LINEUP

Cruzeiro 's likely lineup for the match is: Cássio; William, Fabrício Bruno, Lucas Villalba and Kaiki; Lucas Romero, Lucas Silva, Christian and Matheus Pereira; Wanderson and Kaio Jorge . Coach: Leonardo Jardim.


FLAMENGO AND CRUZEIRO

The duel at Maracanã pits the top two teams in the Brasileirão against each other . Flamengo leads the competition with 54 points, while Cruzeiro is close behind with 50. A victory for the Minas Gerais team could narrow the gap in the standings and further intensify the title race.


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Flamengo is expected to make changes to its starting lineup for the match against Cruzeiro.

Teams face each other this Thursday (2), at 8:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship and the duel brings together the leader and vice-leader of the competition

Flamengo faces Cruzeiro at Maracanã in the 26th round of the Brasileirão in a game that could extend the red-black advantage at the top - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Cruzeiro at Maracanã in the 26th round of the Brasileirão in a game that could extend the red-black advantage at the top - photo: reproduction

01 Out 2025 | 20:00 |

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Flamengo comes into the match on a high after a comeback victory over Corinthians in São Paulo. With 54 points, the Red-Blacks are looking to widen their gap over Cruzeiro , who sits in second place with 50.


Coach Filipe Luís, who completed a year in charge of the team, will have only one confirmed absence: Erick Pulgar. The Chilean midfielder, recovering from foot surgery , is still recovering physically. Michael is still doubtful.


Jorginho and Pedro, who were substitutes in the last game, are expected to return to the starting lineup . Varela, Alex Sandro, and Gonzalo Plata are also expected to start, giving Flamengo a more attacking lineup.


FLAMENGO ENDS PREPARATION

The red-and-black squad held their final training session this Wednesday (1st), at 3:30 pm, at Ninho do Urubu. It was the last opportunity for Filipe Luís to confirm the team that will take to the field at Maracanã in front of more than 70 thousand fans. The probable lineup includes Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Saúl, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro.


TECHNICAL SHEET

26th round – Brazilian Championship

📆 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025

⏰ Time: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)

📍 Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)

📺 Broadcast: Premiere


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For fear of default, Flamengo may ask for Matheus Gonçalves to return - understand

The transfer of the jewel of Ninho to the team from Saudi Arabia, moved the coffers of Mengão, but the Rio de Janeiro club has not yet received the value of the negotiation

Flamengo may cancel the sale of Matheus Gonçalves to Al-Ahli if the Arab club fails to pay the first installment - photo: reproduction
Flamengo may cancel the sale of Matheus Gonçalves to Al-Ahli if the Arab club fails to pay the first installment - photo: reproduction

01 Out 2025 | 19:21 |

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Flamengo agreed to sell young attacking midfielder Matheus Gonçalves to Al-Ahli for 8 million euros (around R$50 million). The amount was to be paid upfront, but ended up being split into three annual installments between 2025 and 2027. According to information released by journalist Paparazzo Rubro-Negro, the first installment, scheduled to be paid by last Monday (30), was not deposited.


With the Arab team's delay, Flamengo is considering taking legal action to ensure compliance with the contract. The board fears that the Arab club will not honor its commitments , which could constitute a default.


The situation is concerning for Gávea, which was counting on the funds to bolster its cash flow. If the payment isn't regularized by October 4th, there's a chance the contract will be terminated and Matheus Gonçalves will return to the club.


CAN MATHEUS GONÇALVES RETURN?

Although he recently transferred, the player could return to Flamengo if the deal falls through. The board is closely monitoring the player's movements and is in contact with representatives of the player and Al-Ahli.


WHEN WILL FLAMENGO PLAY AGAIN?
Flamengo enters the field to defend its sole lead in the Brasileirão, with 54 points, four more than second-place Cruzeiro. A victory could extend the Flamengo's lead, while a victory for the Minas Gerais team would reduce the gap to just one point.




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