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INCREDIBLE! FLAMENGO ACHIEVES THE 15TH VICTORY IN A ROW AS HOMEMAN AT LIBERTADORES

Mais Querido also achieved its 25th unbeaten run

12 Abr 2024 | 07:16 |

The Mais Querido went to the field last Wednesday night (10), when they faced and defeated Palestino (CHI) 2-0, in the second round of the Libertadores group stage. With the triumph, Mais Querido reached their 15th consecutive victory in the competition playing as home team.

The last time that Flamengolost as home team, in matches valid for the Libertadores, which took place on April 3, 2019. At the time, the Mais Querido was beaten by Peñarol, from Uruguay, 1-0, in the third round of the group stage. Even so, Rubro-Negro was champion of the competition.

RECORD IN LIBERTADORES

Mais Querido remains undefeated at Maracanã in Libertadores games for five years. During this period, Rubro-Negro accumulated 15 consecutive victories. Furthermore, Flamengo is unbeaten in 25 games, having drawn ten matches since the last time they lost at home.

GROUP E SITUATION

Bolívar's victory complicates the situation do Flamengo no Group E. That's because Mais Querido will now have to win a draw against the Bolivians at more than 3,600 meters of altitude in La Paz, on April 24th. This way, Rubro-Negro will be able to compete for the first position.

NEXT MATCH

This way, after beating Palestino, take the provisional leadership of Group E and have Léo Ortiz at your disposal , the Flamengo squad focuses on its debut in the Brazilian Championship. Mais Querido visits Atlético GO next Sunday (14), at the Serra Dourada Stadium.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

INCREDIBLE! FLAMENGO ACHIEVES THE 15TH VICTORY IN A ROW AS HOMEMAN AT LIBERTADORES