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Journalist believes that Flamengo's defeat to Fluminense has little impact on the Copa do Brasil

Mengão was defeated at Maracanã by his rival, but the commentator sees a different motivation from the group when it comes to a knockout tournament

Flamengo was defeated by Fluminense at Maracanã - Photo: Reproduction/Fluminense
Flamengo was defeated by Fluminense at Maracanã - Photo: Reproduction/Fluminense

20 Out 2024 | 12:25 |

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Flamengo lost its last game before the decision for a place in the final of the Copa do Brasil, after being defeated by Fluminense 2-0. According to journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira, this result should not negatively influence the team's performance in the confrontation against Corinthians, which will take place on Sunday (20).


Mauro Cezar believes that the "mobilization" of the players will be different for the knockout stage, in addition the return of key players to the starting lineup, such as Gerson, Pulgar, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta. In the game against Fluminense, Flamengo used a midfield made up of reserve players, which should not be repeated in the Copa do Brasil.


“I think the impact is small. Because it's another game, another mobilization, and other lineups. In the case of Flamengo, half a team. Sunday plays Alex Sandro, Pulgar, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta, Gerson. At least five players, who were not in the starting lineup yesterday, will play. And we know what it's like to mobilize these guys for the knockout stage, it's like choosing a game”, said the journalist.


Filipe Luís after defeat

In the press conference after the classic, Filipe Luís took responsibility for the defeat and admitted that the game plan was not executed as planned. Mauro Cezar Pereira interpreted this as a lesson for the coach, who suffered his first defeat and appeared to be shaken by it.


“Yesterday the team was very lacking, midfield was a 'Frankstein', with Allan, Léo Ortiz and Alcaraz. And Filipe Luís, who is a coach who was baptized yesterday. The first defeat, against Fluminense by Mano Menezes, he will learn in practice. Yesterday he had several lessons, and he was even a bit shaken there at the press conference. Not only because of the defeat, but after realizing that many of the theories he had in mind, in practice, did not work”, analyzed MCP.

Now, Flamengohas little time to recover and prepare for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final, against Corinthians, this Sunday (20), at 4pm (Brasília time ), considered the most important match of the season so far.


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Flamengo vs Atlético-MG - where to watch, probable lineup and decision time

Galo plays with the advantage of a draw after winning at Maracanã, while Mais Querido needs to reverse the score and has important absences

Flamengo faces Atlético-MG at Arena MRV in a decisive match of the Copa do Brasil; the red-and-black team needs to win away from home - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Atlético-MG at Arena MRV in a decisive match of the Copa do Brasil; the red-and-black team needs to win away from home - photo: reproduction

05 Ago 2025 | 19:45 |

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Atlético-MG and Flamengo face off this Wednesday (6) in a decisive duel for the round of 16 of the 2025 Copa do Brasil. The match takes place at 7 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte , and will be broadcast live on Sportv and Premiere.


In the first leg, played at Maracanã, the Minas Gerais team won 1-0 and now has the advantage of a draw to secure qualification for the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Rubro-Negro , coached by Filipe Luís, needs a simple one-goal victory to take the final to penalties. A win by two or more goals will advance directly to the next stage of the tournament.


ATLÉTICO-MG IN GOOD PHASE


Atlético is in good form. Cuca's team has won its last two matches. First, it beat Flamengo 1-0 in the first leg of the round of 16, despite playing away from home. Last weekend, in a Brazilian Championship match, the Minas Gerais team dominated Red Bull Bragantino and emerged with a 2-1 victory.

FLAMENGO HAS SHORTAGES


On the red-and-black side, coach Filipe Luís will have to deal with important absences. Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo are not on the roster due to workload constraints, a result of the season's backlog of matches. Flamengo 's mission will be to win with authority away from home to maintain its chance of winning another Copa do Brasil title. The club has won the title in 1990, 2006, 2013, 2022, and 2024.

MATCH DETAILS

📅 Date and time: Wednesday, August 6th, at 7pm (Brasília time)

📍 Location: MRV Arena, Belo Horizonte (MG)

📺 Live broadcast: Sportv and Premiere

🟨 Referee: Rafael Rodrigo Klein (RS)

🚩 Assistants: Bruno Raphael Pires (GO) and Rafael da Silva Alves (RS)

🖥️ VAR: Wagner Reway (SC)

PROBABLE LINEUPS

Atlético-MG (Coach: Cuca) Everson; Saravia, Lyanco, Alonso and Arana (Scarpa); Alexsander, Alan Franco, Scarpa (Igor Gomes); Ron, Hulk and Cuello.

Flamengo (Coach: Filipe Luis) Rossi; Emerson Royal, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Allan, Jorginho, Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino and Pedro.


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Arsenal sets price for Gabriel Jesus, striker being approached by Flamengo

The Brazilian national team striker's name was speculated on Mais Querido, but transfer fees and salary make the deal unfeasible.

Flamengo probes and evaluates Gabriel Jesus' situation, but high cost and European salary make the deal unfeasible - photo: reproduction
Flamengo probes and evaluates Gabriel Jesus' situation, but high cost and European salary make the deal unfeasible - photo: reproduction

05 Ago 2025 | 18:40 |

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Given Flamengo's recent difficulties in signing a new number 9, a speculated name has resurfaced among fans: Gabriel Jesus . The Brazilian national team striker, currently at Arsenal in England, has reportedly been placed on the London club's transfer list for the next transfer window.


The asking price is around £30 million (approximately R$191 million at the current exchange rate) . The push for attacking reinforcements gained momentum after rejections from players like Lucas Beltrán and Mehdi Taremi, who opted to remain in European football.


ASTRONOMICAL MARKET VALUE AND WAGES


Despite being one of the most mentioned names by fans on social media and specialized forums, Gabriel Jesus' arrival in Brazilian football is considered extremely unlikely at this time. Arsenal's proposed fee is far above the financial reality of South American football, even for a club with significant investment power like Flamengo .

In addition to the high transfer fee required, the player's current salary—comparable to Premier League standards—would pose an even greater challenge. The English club, seeking to balance its finances and make room for reinforcements in other positions, sees the Brazilian striker as one of its main bargaining chips in the next window.


FLAMENGO REMAINS ON THE MARKET

Flamengo 's board continues to monitor the market for a center forward who fits the profile desired by Filipe Luís's coaching staff. After frustrations in negotiations with players who opted to remain on the Old Continent, the club is seeking viable alternatives that can strengthen the squad without compromising its financial planning.


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With absences, check out Flamengo's squad to face Atlético-MG

Mengão faces Galo away from home in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil with important absences in the squad; Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino are confirmed in the list

With five confirmed absences, Flamengo releases list of players for decisive game against Atlético-MG - photo: reproduction
With five confirmed absences, Flamengo releases list of players for decisive game against Atlético-MG - photo: reproduction

05 Ago 2025 | 17:59 |

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Flamengo released, on Tuesday afternoon (05), the list of players called up for the duel against Atlético-MG , which takes place this Wednesday (06), at Arena MRV, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Betano do Brasil. After the 1-0 defeat in the first leg, the team led by Filipe Luís needs to reverse the score in Belo Horizonte to stay alive in the competition.


Flamengo 's squad will have five confirmed absences due to medical and physical reasons. They are: Danilo (thigh injury), Erick Pulgar (foot surgery), De La Cruz (rehabilitating), Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo ( both undergoing workload management). On the other hand, Arrascaeta and Samuel Lino, who had left the field with complaints in the last round of the Brasileirão , are among those listed.


IMPORTANT ATHLETES ARE OUT


Among the most significant absences are forwards Bruno Henrique and Luiz Araújo. Both were rested due to fatigue accumulated during the season's string of matches. The club opted to implement load control as a preventative measure to avoid injuries.

Defender Danilo is also recovering from a right hamstring injury . A new scan on Tuesday showed improvement, and the athlete began light field activities with physiotherapists.


CHECK THE LIST OF RELATED PARTIES

Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha, Rossi

Defenders: Cleiton, João Victor, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira

Fullbacks: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Emerson Royal, Varela, Viña

Midfielders: Allan, Arrascaeta, Jorginho, Matheus Gonçalves, Saúl Ñíguez

Forwards: Everton Cebolinha, Juninho, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan


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