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São Paulo goalkeeper surrenders to Flamengo after defeat: "It's very difficult..."

The São Paulo team's goalkeeper highlighted that it is difficult to face the Mais Querido at Maracanã and that his team gave everything on the field

Rafael, São Paulo's goalkeeper, highlighted that it is difficult to face Flamengo at Maracanã (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

13 Jul 2025 | 09:36 |

This past Saturday (12), Flamengo beat São Paulo by 2-0 , in a game valid for the 13th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, after the match, goalkeeper Rafael, from the São Paulo team, spoke about the defeat and praised the Mais Querido.

Rafael highlights that Flamengo was superior to São Paulo: "The Flamengo team is very difficult to face here.

He continued: "It's difficult to talk after a defeat, we had high expectations for this game, but we gave our best. We ran a lot, we had our moments, but they ended up getting a very lucky shot there too, scoring the first goal that made the rest of the game difficult ," analyzed Rafael.

FLAMENGO REMAINS LEADER OF THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

With the victory against São Paulo, Flamengo remains at the top of the Brazilian Championship. "Mais Querido" (The Most Beloved) reached 27 points. Cruzeiro, in second place, has 24 but still has to play in this round. However, the Rubro-Negro won't lose first place due to its goal difference.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Coach Filipe Luís begins preparing the team for the match against Santos . The match, part of the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship, will take place at 8 p.m. at Vila Belmiro. Santos will be looking to maintain its lead.

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Flamengo needs to find a way to improve its partnership after reinforcements, says journalist

With the arrival of players to fill the Mengão squad, players may lose space and the club may work to negotiate them

The attacking duo's days at Flamengo may be numbered, but it depends on market acceptance - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

03 Ago 2025 | 14:30 |

Flamengo has been one of the protagonists of the current transfer window , with major reinforcements arriving to strengthen the squad. However, the intense movement could result in a restructuring of the group and the departure of some players. According to journalist Renato Maurício Prado, Everton Cebolinha and Michael are among the players the club is considering negotiating .

On his YouTube channel, Renato revealed a conversation with a source linked to the red-black board, who confirmed the intention to reduce the squad , now inflated by the return of injured athletes and new signings.

Renato Maurício Prado on negotiating Cebolinha and Michael: "Flamengo wants to do this"

"Players who were injured are returning. Flamengo will be left with two and a half teams. That's a lot of people to manage. I told the source that the club may part with players like Michael and Cebolinha ."

MARKET DOESN'T SMILE ON THE DUO

According to Renato, the board's desire is to find new destinations for both forwards, but the task has been difficult: "The source told me: ' Flamengo wants to do this, but it's not easy because there are no concrete offers .' Since they have already played in more than seven Brasileirão games, they cannot play for another club in the competition this year. Therefore, the exit would have to be abroad."

FLAMENGO INVESTS HEAVILY IN THE MARKET

After losing Gerson and Wesley, Rubro-Negro acted quickly and brought in four reinforcements : Samuel Lino, Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal and announced on Saturday (2) the arrival of Carrascal. In addition to them, Jorginho was hired with a focus on the Club World Cup.

With a strengthened squad, Flamengo is preparing for the most decisive stretch of the season. Leading the Brazilian Championship, the club faces two knockout challenges: overturning its deficit against Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil and facing Internacional in the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.

São Paulo goalkeeper surrenders to Flamengo after defeat: "It's very difficult..."