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LDU player highlights that the match against Flamengo will be 'final': "it is a decisive game"

The teams need to win to continue dreaming about qualifying for the next phase of the Libertadores; The clash will be this Thursday (15)

Flamengo and LDU need to win to continue dreaming of qualifying for the next phase of the Libertadores (Photo: Reproduction)
Flamengo and LDU need to win to continue dreaming of qualifying for the next phase of the Libertadores (Photo: Reproduction)

15 Mai 2025 | 08:09 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (15), in a match against LDU, valid for the fifth round of the group stage of the Libertadores. Thus, goalkeeper Gonzalo Valle spoke about the expectation to face the Mais Querido. The goalkeeper also highlights that the squad treats the match as a 'final.




I have no doubt that it will be a great game...


" For us, it's also a decisive game. The result of Central Córdoba against Táchira yesterday forces both teams to go after the result. Obviously, we know the quality of Flamengo, of the players, and they have a long squad , if they're not the starters, they're the reserves, " he said, before concluding:

" Flamengo has a very large squad, with a lot of value and great technique. Even in the match we played in Quito, they made things very difficult for us, and that's why they managed to draw 0-0. Tomorrow, I have no doubt that it will be a great game and for us we will treat it like a final ", concluded Gonzalo Valle.


FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE LIBERTADORES

Flamengo is also treating the match against LDU as a final. In third place in group C with 15 points, the Mais Querido could be eliminated from the Libertadores in this round. This is because, in case of defeat to the Ecuadorian team, the Rubro-Negro will be mathematically out of the competition, since it will have only accumulated five points.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Now, Flamengo remains focused on the next commitment of the season. The Mais Querido returns to the field this Thursday (15), in a clash against LDU, valid for the fifth round of the group stage of the Libertadores, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã.


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Flamengo and Bahia face a duel full of absences in the Brasileirão

Mengão had bad news for Sunday's clash (5) during the match with Cruzeiro, as Tricolor has more than one team out

Flamengo and Bahia will have many absences to deal with in the match for the 27th round of the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo and Bahia will have many absences to deal with in the match for the 27th round of the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

03 Out 2025 | 11:24 |

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The duel between Bahia and Flamengo, this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship, promises to be a real test for the resistance of the squads. While Rubro-Negro will have mandatory changes in defense , Tricolor de Aço may face an even more dramatic scenario, with up to 13 absences.


FLAMENGO WITHOUT A STARTING DEFENSIVE DUO


Coach Filipe Luís has already confirmed two absences: Alex Sandro and Léo Pereira . Both received their third yellow cards in the draw against Cruzeiro and are serving automatic suspensions. The pair's absence forces the coach to redesign his defensive system in a match considered crucial in the battle for the top spot.


CRISIS IN BAHIA: UP TO 13 PLAYERS OUT

If Flamengo 's mission is to reorganize its defense, Rogério Ceni's is practically a puzzle . Bahia could have 13 players unavailable due to suspensions and a busy medical department.


Among those suspended are Luciano Juba , who was injured and also received a card, as well as Santiago Arias, Rodrigo Nestor, and Gabriel Xavier , all for accumulated cards. Striker Mateo Sanabria, sent off against Botafogo, is also out. Defender Ramos Mingo left the field injured in the last round.

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT FULL

The Tricolor's medical department remains overwhelmed. Seven athletes remain in recovery, with no return date scheduled before the next FIFA World Cup. Among them are big names like Kanu, Caio Alexandre, and João Paulo . The only case closer to a return is defender David Duarte, who is in transition but has not yet fully trained with the group.



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Bahia releases ticket sales for match against Flamengo

Tickets for the clash between the teams at Arena Fonte Nova are now on sale; more than 40,000 fans confirmed before the general opening.

Tickets for Bahia vs Flamengo at Arena Fonte Nova range from R$33 to R$280 for the Brasileirão match - photo: reproduction
Tickets for Bahia vs Flamengo at Arena Fonte Nova range from R$33 to R$280 for the Brasileirão match - photo: reproduction

03 Out 2025 | 11:07 |

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Ticket sales for the match between Bahia and Flamengo , valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, are already underway. The match takes place this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova , in Salvador. Initially, only members had access to the tickets, but from 10 am this Friday (3), tickets will be released to the general public.


According to the Bahian club, more than 40,000 fans have already secured their presence at Fonte Nova even before it opens to the general public. Tickets will be sold until 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, the day of the game, subject to availability. Access to the stadium requires mandatory biometric facial registration.


Ticket prices range from R$33 to R$280, with half-price options and free admission for children under 11. Members can still check in even after the stadium opens to other fans.


FLAMENGO X BAHIA VALUES

North Upper Seat – R$76 (half R$38)


Superior East Chair – R$80 (half R$40)

North Chair – R$ 90 (half R$ 45)

East Chair – R$ 100 (half R$ 50)

Special Lower Chair – R$ 130 (half R$ 65)

Superior Special Chair – R$ 140 (half R$ 70)

Premium Lounge – R$280

Children's Lounge – R$ 170

DUEL AT THE TOP OF THE TABLE

On the field, the match promises to be decisive for both teams. Bahia, which lost to Botafogo in the last round, still dreams of breaking into the top four, depending on the results of competitors like Botafogo and Mirassol . Flamengo, meanwhile, is looking to extend its lead at the top of Série A and remain isolated at the top of the table.


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What a crowd! Flamengo vs Cruzeiro breaks record at Maracanã

The clash between Mengão and Raposa in the 26th round of the Brasileirão reached an impressive audience since the stadium's renovation

Flamengo vs Cruzeiro for the 26th round of the Brasileirão reaches record attendance at Maracanã after renovation - Photo: Mariana Sá/Flamengo
Flamengo vs Cruzeiro for the 26th round of the Brasileirão reaches record attendance at Maracanã after renovation - Photo: Mariana Sá/Flamengo

03 Out 2025 | 10:30 |

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The Red-Black Nation once again put on a show at Maracanã. In the 0-0 draw with Cruzeiro , in the 26th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo recorded the largest attendance at a club game since the stadium was renovated for the 2014 World Cup .


In total, 72,565 fans were present on Thursday night (2) . Of this number, 67,873 were paying, generating a gross income of R$5,835,870.00. Even without the victory on the field, the strength of the stands established a new historical milestone in the "Temple of Football".


FLAMENGO ALREADY OWNED THE BRAND


The previous record also belonged to Flamengo , achieved in 2025, when 71,977 fans watched the 2-1 victory over Estudiantes in the Libertadores. Now, that number was surpassed against Cruzeiro, reinforcing the protagonism of the red-black fans.

LEADERSHIP IN AUDIENCE AVERAGES


In addition to this achievement, Flamengo continues to dominate attendance figures in Brazilian football year after year, achieving numbers that reflect the nation's passion for the club . Flamengo leads the average attendance in the Brasileirão and throughout the season.

LARGEST ATTENDANCES AT THE "NEW MARACANÃ" FOR CLUB GAMES

  • 72,565 in attendance: Flamengo 0x0 Cruzeiro – Brazilian Championship 2025
  • 71,977 present: Flamengo 2x1 Estudiantes – Libertadores 2025
  • 71,411 present: Flamengo 1x0 Independiente del Valle – Recopa 2023
  • 69,997 in attendance: Flamengo 0x0 Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship 2022
  • 69,986 present: Flamengo 3x0 Independiente del Valle – Recopa 2020
  • 69,978 in attendance: Flamengo 2x0 Fluminense – 2023 Brazilian Cup


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