The attacker's punishment only ends on April 8, 2025
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Flamengo fans were taken by surprise by Gabigol's suspension this Monday (25). The red-and-black striker was punished with a two-year suspension for having cheated on an anti-doping test in April last year. The biggest idol in the club's history, Zico made himself available to help the top scorer, who will not be able to train at the CT Ninho do Urubu facilities during his sentence.
“I think he's a guy who gave a lot and can continue giving to Flamengo. The CFZ (Centro de Futebol Zico) is available for him to train”, said Zico, on Monday night (25), in an interview with ‘ESPN’. Galinho de Quintino had a training center, which has its doors open for Gabigol.
It is important to highlight that, technically, the Anti-Doping Sports Court (TJD-AD) understands that Gabigol has already served almost a year of pity. After all, the infraction was committed on April 8, 2023. Therefore, the punishment ends on April 8, 2025. However, Flamengo and the player have the right to appeal.
However, the only alternative It is through the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). If he chooses to try to reduce his sentence, Gabigol runs the risk of doubling his sentence (four years) or getting an acquittal. On Monday night (25), Flamengo promised full support to the player.
Nation should fill the stadium for another duel in the Libertadores
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The Rubro-Negra Nation is guaranteeing its presence at Maracanã for the clash between Flamengo and Peñarol, next Thursday- fair (19), at 7pm, for the Libertadores quarter-finals. With three days left until the game, Mengão fans have already sold out tickets in two sectors, while four others are still available for purchase.
The North and South sectors, the most popular and where the organized fans are located , there are no more tickets available. However, the red and black teams can still purchase tickets for the Upper East, Lower East, Lower West and Maracanã Mais sectors.
Ticket prices for the duel vary between R$240 and R$1,500 (integer prices ), but it is important to remember that there are half-price options, as well as discounts of up to 50% for fan members, depending on the plan. Tickets can be purchased at official website.
Leste Superior – General Public: R$240 (half: R$120)
Lower East – General Public: R$300 (half: R$150)
Lower West – General Public: R$400 (half : R$200)
Maracanã Mais – General Audience: R$1,500 (half: R$787.50)
Flamengo has the biggest audience at Libertadores 2024< /p>Flamengo has already recorded the largest audience of the current edition of the Libertadores, with 65,381 present in the 2-0 victory to 0 over Bolívar, in the round of 16. On that occasion, Mengão broke the Brazilian football attendance record in 2024.
However, this number was surpassed recently, in the match against Bahia in the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil, when 65,662 fans filled the Maracanã to accompany the 1-0 victory. With strong ticket sales for Flamengo x Peñarol, everything indicates that Maracanã will be full again, boosting the pace team looking for another victory in the continental competition.
Mais Querido has been plagued by injuries in recent times
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Several Uruguayan newspapers covered the tie between Flamengo and Vasco this Sunday (15). Among the main vehicles, “El País” and “Montevidéu Portal” highlighted that Luiz Araújo left the classic with a possible knee injury and could be absent for Rubro-Negro in the first game of the Libertadores quarter-finals against Peñarol, next Thursday (19).
Luiz Araújo played just 18 minutes in the classic. The attacker felt his knee after a challenge with a Vasco defender and even tried to continue on the field, but ended up being replaced by Arrascaeta. At half-time, Flamengo issued a statement informing that the player will be re-evaluated by the medical department at Ninho do Urubu. The squad will be presented again this Monday afternoon (16).
Uruguayan newspapers consider the possible absence of Luiz Araújo a big problem for Mengão. The athlete is a starter in Tite's team, with the most matches for Flamengo this season (50) and leader in assists (10).
The newspaper 'El País' classified the player as a key player for the team: “The injury to Luiz Araújo, one of the most important players in Mengão's squad, expands the list of injured players just a few days before the clash against Peñarol in the Copa Libertadores.”
The 'Montevideo Portal' followed the same line, highlighting the importance of the striker: “In addition to the result, another bad news for Peñarol's next rival in the Copa Libertadores it was the departure of Luiz Araújo. The fast right-winger, starter for Flamengo, felt pain in his right knee after a blow.”
Currently, Flamengo's medical department has five injured players: De La Cruz, Michael, Cebolinha, Viña and Pedro, with the trio formed by Cebolinha, Viña and Pedro only expected to return in 2025.
Expectations for De La Cruz in the game against PeñarolWhile awaiting Luiz Araújo's diagnosis, coach Tite revealed, after the draw against Vasco, that he hopes to count on De La Cruz for the duel against Peñarol . According to the coach, the Uruguayan's presence could improve the effectiveness of the team, which has shown good performance in recent matches.
“In training, when he (De la Cruz) was leaving, I asked 'is there enough for 20? minutes?'. He smiled, because he couldn't. The physical department definitely said they were not in a position to do so. Not even him feeling well. Especially because you have to talk to the athlete, because then there is the charge. Hopefully, and I hope that he can be there on Thursday to reproduce today's performance, with greater effectiveness”, said Tite in the post-game press conference between Flamengo x Vasco.
Mais Querido has a positive sequence in the competition
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Flamengo is focused on the duel against Peñarol (URU), in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores, which takes place on Thursday (19), at 7pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Rubro-Negro has an important asset to advance in the competition: a sequence of 27 games without defeat at the 'Templo Sagrado'.
With total focus on the Libertadores, Flamengo accumulates excellent numbers playing at Maracanã. There are 27 unbeaten matches in the continental competition, with 24 wins and only three draws. Furthermore, Mengão reached the mark of 16 consecutive victories at the stadium in the Libertadores.
Although the record is impressive, one detail still worries fans. Flamengo's last defeat at home in the Libertadores was against Peñarol, in 2019. In that game, the team led by Abel Braga lost 1-0, in a match marked by a poor performance and the expulsion of Gabigol.
Flamengo's numbers at Maracanã in the Libertadores:
27 games without losing
24 wins and three draws
16 consecutive victories at Maracanã
Last draw: Flamengo 0x0 Vélez Sarsfield (2021)
Last defeat: Flamengo 0x1 Peñarol (2019)
Next match: Flamengo x PeñarolFlamengo will face Peñarol this Thursday (19), in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. The match takes place at Maracanã, starting at 7pm (Brasília time). ESPN (closed channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the duel.
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