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25 Abr 2024 | 16:25 |
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Bolívar's 2-1 victory over Flamengo is being treated almost like a title by the Bolivian press. This Wednesday (24), the home team managed to overcome Rubro-Negro at an altitude of 3,640 meters in La Paz, qualifying for the Libertadores and gaining full prominence in the Bolivian press.
Starting with portal El Diario, which classified the Bolívar team as “Bolivian pride” after achieving victory against Mengão. The newspaper highlighted the triumph in a high-tension game, as Viña's goal in the first half increased concern and the quality of the red and black squad required constant attention. Thus, it highlights that the result is a great response in a troubled moment of the season.
“Leader Bolívar, Bolivian pride. (…) Once again fears and doubts took over the Academy after conceding a goal. It was a difficult first half to put pressure on, because at any moment the Brazilian team made an individual move. In addition, the light blue team stifled their rival with offensive pressure. The players counterattacked to score the winning goal. The result left the Academy one step away from qualifying for the round of 16.”
The “Late” portal also highlighted how the entire country he related to the match and was thrilled with Bolivia's victory. Unlike the analysis of red-black fans and Brazilian newspapers, the publication talks about a Flamengo that did well in the match and made the game difficult for Bolívar. A factor that enhances the triumph even more.
“The final whistle triggered an uproar that spread through the streets and into several homes in Bolivia and around the world. Bolívar is not only the best in its group, but is also in the lead of the 32 teams competing in the Libertadores”, says the match analysis.
Finally, the daily “Olé” was a little more He was measured in his analysis but did not stop praising Bolívar's ability to beat the competition's main teams. “Academia dominated much of the match (greatly surpassed Mengão in ball possession and shots on goal) and came away with a great victory, nothing less than against a three-time champion of the competition.”
Fla has four points after a win, a draw and a defeat in the first three games of the competition. But the fight for leadership is not the team's focus at the moment. This is because they could lose up to second place if Millonarios wins over Palestino, this Thursday (16).
Rubro-Negro needs to win the remaining three games to guarantee classification without depending on results from other teams. Triumphs that would leave the team with 13 points at the end of the group stage and, for the score to represent leadership, Bolívar needs to add a maximum of three points in the return.
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Mengão faces Galo in the second leg of the round of 16 of the national knockout stage and the CBF defines the lineup with Rafael Klein in charge
06 Ago 2025 | 15:45 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (06) to face Atlético-MG, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The match will be played at Arena MRV, at 7 pm (Brasília time), and will be refereed by Gaucho Rafael Klein , according to the schedule defined by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
The organization also confirmed the entire refereeing team for the decisive match. The assistant referees will be Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) and Rafael da Silva Alves (RS) . The video referee will be Wagner Reway (SC). This will be Flamengo 's second match with Rafael Klein in charge.
So far, Rafael Klein has refereed only one Flamengo match this season: the 2-1 victory over Vitória in early April in the Brasileirão . In the Copa do Brasil, he was on the field last week for the goalless draw between CSA and Vasco in the first leg of the third round.
In the first match between Flamengo and Atlético-MG, played at Maracanã, the Red-Blacks had the majority of possession but failed to find the net. The Minas Gerais team capitalized on a mistake by Léo Pereira when clearing the ball and scored through Cuello , securing a 1-0 lead.
With the defeat in the first leg, Flamengo needs to beat Atlético-MG by two or more goals to guarantee direct qualification. If they win by one goal, the decision will be on penalties . This Wednesday's duel (06) starts at 7 pm, at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte.
Mengão's coach and football director have discussions about the quality displayed by the club in recent performances in the Brasileirão and Copa do Brasil.
06 Ago 2025 | 15:34 |
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Flamengo's football director, José Boto, spoke with coach Filipe Luís to discuss the team's playing style . The manager's plan is to make adjustments that will make the team even more competitive . The information was released by journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira.
Mauro Cezar Pereira on Flamengo: "It's Filipe Luís's obligation to have an ace up his sleeve"
According to MCP, fans are expected to start noticing changes in the Copa do Brasil clash against Atlético-MG. He believes Filipe Luís needs to offer tactical alternatives during matches: " Today, for example, it's Filipe Luís's responsibility to have an ace up his sleeve ," the journalist stated.
Mauro also welcomed Boto's initiative, emphasizing that the red-and-black coach should be held accountable internally: " When Boto was hired, he came with this more technical profile, as a sporting director . So, these conversations are natural and important. It's up to him to question the coach's strategies and decisions," he explained.
The journalist took the opportunity to analyze Filipe Luís's work so far and made a direct criticism of Flamengo 's lack of variation in play under his command: " The team has been monotactic — it always plays the same way , without many tactical variations."
Finally, Mauro emphasized that pressure is part of the maturation process for a coach still at the beginning of his career: "Only established coaches, like Guardiola, Klopp, or Simeone, achieve a degree of complete autonomy . Until then, pressure is natural."
Even with millionaire offers from Europe, the red-black board remains adamant about the defender staying for the season
06 Ago 2025 | 14:17 |
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Flamengo recently received an official offer from RB Leipzig of Germany for defender Léo Ortiz , a standout player on Filipe Luís's squad. The offer was around €15 million (approximately R$95.6 million), with €12 million fixed and €3 million tied to targets. However, Flamengo promptly rejected the offer, maintaining its policy of not releasing key players at this stage of the season.
In addition to Leipzig, Sporting from Portugal has also entered the fray. According to Portuguese broadcaster SIC Notícias, the club is considering making a similar offer: €15 million, plus bonuses for targets achieved.
Despite the move, sources close to the club's board of directors assure that the defender is not for sale. People close to the player also state that he himself has no desire to leave the club at this time.
Flamengo 's board considers Léo Ortiz essential to the team's success in national and international competitions. Signed in March 2024 for €7 million, the defender has made 74 appearances for Flamengo, scoring six goals and providing four assists. His performance has been crucial in campaigns such as the Brazilian Championship, where the club leads with defensive solidity.
Ortiz's release clause is another factor that reinforces Flamengo's firm position. Valued at €80 million (approximately R$514 million) , the amount is far above the offers received so far for the player, who is important to Filipe Luís.
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