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27 Set 2024 | 13:04 |
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Flamengo's performance in September 2024 was marked by numbers that highlight a worrying fluctuation for a club that traditionally competes for titles on all fronts. With six matches played in the period, the team had just one win, two draws and three defeats, resulting in a success rate of just 27.8%. This represents a performance well below expectations and puts the team on alert, especially in the Brazilian Championship, where they were second to bottom during this period.
In offensive terms, Flamengomarked just five goals all month. The low productivity is reflected in the average of 18.2 shots needed to convert each goal. This data highlights an efficiency problem in the offensive sector, which is something that needs to be resolved urgently by the coach and technical committee. With high-level players in the squad, such as Gabigol, Bruno Henrique and Pedro, a much better performance in this regard was expected, but the lack of harmony and creative problems have compromised performance.
A FLAMENGO WHO HAS SCREAMING PROBLEMS
Defensively, the numbers are also worrying. The team conceded seven goals in six matches, with an average of 8.3 shots from opponents for each goal conceded. In other words, the defense has demonstrated fragility, failing to prevent rivals' attacks from converting into clear chances and, consequently, goals. This defensive performance puts pressure on the marking system and on the goalkeepers, who end up being overloaded.
Another relevant point in the Red and Black performance was the percentage of ball possession, which stood at 61.7% . Although it is an expressive number, reflecting the attempt to control the games, the team was unable to transform this possession into effective actions. The high percentage of possession did not translate into a volume of quality shots, nor into superiority in matches, revealing that Flamengo found it difficult to transform territorial dominance into dangerous situations for the opponent.
Beyond the numbers which show the low performance, the team had a month of contrasts in terms of results in the tournaments they compete in. Flamengo was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores, a competition that has historically been one of the club's priorities and in which a leading performance is always expected. The elimination generated a negative repercussion and increased pressure on the squad and the coaching staff, since the Libertadores is one of the club's main goals every year.
On the other hand, in the Copa do Brasil, o Flamengomanaged to advance, remaining in the fight for an important title and with the potential to save the season. However, the divided focus and the accumulated wear and tear in both competitions seem to have affected the performance in the Brasileirão. With just one point added in five rounds, the team ended the month in second place in the Brazilian Championship for the period. This poor performance in the national tournament is worrying, as the distance to the top positions and the classification zone for the Libertadores could increase quickly if recovery does not occur in the next rounds.
The player played an important role in Mengão's victory over Juventude and returning to Amarelinha is one of his career goals.
15 Set 2025 | 10:03 |
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This Sunday (14), Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 , at Alfredo Jaconi, with goals from Arrascaeta and Emerson Royal. After the match, coach Filipe Luís highlighted the performance of the right-back and stated that the Rubro-Negro's style of play resembles that of the Brazilian National Team under the command of Carlo Ancelotti.
Filipe Luís on his playing style enhancing Emerson Royal's potential in the national team: "The way Flamengo plays today is practically identical"
For the coach, this similarity could help Royal return to the squad: "I spoke with Emerson, and the way Flamengo plays today is practically identical to how the Brazilian national team played against Chile. This will greatly enhance his characteristics, boost his confidence, and put him back on the national team's radar ," explained Filipe.
During the period without games, Royal added more training minutes and absorbed tactical concepts developed by the coaching staff . The full-back was rewarded by scoring the goal that ended Flamengo's nearly 28-year winless streak against Juventude at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium.
Today, Royal competes with Wesley (Roma), Vanderson (Monaco) and Vitinho (Botafogo), as well as names like Yan Couto (Borussia Dortmund) and Dodô (Fiorentina) . None of them, however, have a guaranteed place in the 2026 World Cup. Currently, Royal is the active right-back with the most appearances for the Brazilian National Team (10), a factor that could weigh in his favor.
The defender should continue as a starter next Thursday (18), when Flamengo faces Estudiantes-ARG, at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The stadium will be packed to push the players in search of a great result before the return leg in Argentina.
Mengão will hold a Deliberative Council meeting to explain the reality of the construction of its own arena on the Gasômetro site.
15 Set 2025 | 09:25 |
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Next Wednesday (17), Flamengo's deliberative council will have a decisive meeting . The meeting will feature the presentation of an economic feasibility study on the construction of the club's new stadium , planned for the port area of Rio de Janeiro. The survey was commissioned by Bap's administration and prepared by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV).
In addition to the report, the board members will also discuss topics such as the organization's revenue generation capacity , financing costs, and potential strategic partnerships. The agenda also includes the possibility of seeking naming rights for the future arena.
Flamengo 's stadium will be built in the Gasômetro district of São Cristóvão, covering an area of 86,000 square meters . The expected capacity is 77,923, close to that of Maracanã, which currently holds just over 78,000 fans.
During Rodolfo Landim's administration, the initial estimate for the stadium's construction was R$1.9 billion. However, after the first data from the new study, Bap has already announced that the estimate is much higher . The project could cost as much as R$3 billion.
While the project advances behind the scenes, Flamengo continues to play its games at Maracanã. However, this Sunday (14), the team plays outside of Rio: it faces Juventude , at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.
The midfielder has been one of the team's highlights after being placed as a second midfielder and the coach said that this could be the best phase of his career.
15 Set 2025 | 09:08 |
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After Flamengo's victory over Juventude, coach Filipe Luís stated that Saúl is experiencing "perhaps the best moment of his career." However, the Spanish midfielder was frank in disagreeing with the coach's assessment and took the opportunity to reflect on his experience in Brazil.
Saúl responds to Filipe Luís about his time at Flamengo being the best moment of his career: "I don't think so"
"I don't think so (about being at the best moment of my career). I've had some really good moments, but today I feel really good mentally . I'm lucky to have my family with me on this adventure, even though I know it's not easy for them. I train, play, and enjoy what I do, but for those who follow us, it's more complicated," the midfielder began.
"I'm very proud of my family; it allows me to enjoy the present. I've had some great times, and I know the best is yet to come . I'm playing well now, but the bad times will come too, and I'll know how to handle them," Saúl said at a press conference.
The Spaniard had an intense few days. On Saturday (13), his son, Marco Ñíguez Salamanca, was born, and on Sunday (14), Saúl traveled to Caxias do Sul to play against Juventude. Despite the atypical preparation, the midfielder was decisive and provided the assist for Arrascaeta to open the scoring in the red-black victory.
" We're seeing the best Saúl. Perhaps the best Saúl of his career . This is a credit to him and also to the club, which believed in and managed to unlock this player's potential. Everyone knows the career he built, especially at Atlético de Madrid," said Filipe Luís.
Flamengo returned to Rio de Janeiro on Sunday (14), around 10:30 pm (Brasília time). However, the rest time will be short: on Thursday (18), the team faces Estudiantes (ARG), at Maracanã , for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores.
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