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10 and a sash! Arrascaeta takes center stage for Flamengo and becomes the hopeful against Estudiantes
18 Set 2025 | 12:23
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04 Abr 2025 | 06:24 |
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Flamengo made their debut in the Libertadores with a victory , defeating Deportivo Táchira 1-0 at the Pueblo Nuevo Stadium in Venezuela. The result, however, was not convincing . Journalist Renato Maurício Prado , during the Fim de Papo program on UOL, criticized the performance of the team led by Filipe Luís , but praised Juninho , who scored the winning goal.
Flamengo's worst performance under Filipe Luís", RMP.
For Renato, Flamengo had its worst performance under Filipe Luís. In addition, the journalist made a comparison between the number 23 and a former striker who made history wearing the shirt of the Mais Querido: Hernane Brocador , champion of the Copa do Brasil and two-time Carioca champion wearing the Manto Sagrado.
"Flamengo's worst performance under Filipe Luís. He made the wrong lineup , took too long to make substitutions and was saved by a player who should have started , and who didn't start for who knows why. Juninho came off the bench in the 11th minute and scored a goal in the 12th. He's not a star, but he's revealing his Hernane 'Brocador' side: a player who doesn't shine, but puts the ball in the net," said RMP.
The comparison with Hernane Brocador, a striker who shone at Flamengo between 2012 and 2014 , scoring 45 goals in 87 games. In 2013, he was the top scorer in Brazilian football with 36 goals , being a key player in winning the Copa do Brasil, which made him a darling of the red-black fans.
With the goal against Deportivo Táchira, Juninho reached his third goal with the red-black shirt in 2024. The striker is now behind only Bruno Henrique (5 goals) and the vice-scorers Luiz Araújo and Wallace Yan (4 goals each).
After the victory against Deportivo Táchira, Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday (6), against Vitória, at Barradão, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the second round of the Brasileirão. The Bahian club has not won in four games and has only one victory in the last five matches.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
Defender hangs up his boots at 38 and says he is satisfied with his career, despite not having been able to play for Mengão
18 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Defender Gil, 38, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. In an interview with TV Record, the former defender confirmed the end of his playing career: " A new phase, I'm retiring from football. It's decided ."
Gil, ex-Corinthians, when declaring retirement: "the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo"
Gil built a remarkable relationship with Corinthians , a club he played for twice. Between 2013 and 2016, he was a key player in Tite's squad, crowning the period with the 2015 Brazilian Championship title . He returned to Corinthians in 2019 and, during his second stint, reached the impressive milestone of 400 appearances for the club.
Despite his solid history at Corinthians, Gil revealed a dream he never fulfilled: playing for Flamengo . " I did everything I wanted, the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo . Not everything is perfect. I'm grateful for the career I've built," he declared.
The final chapter of his career was at Santos, where he played in the 2024 Série B. The defender played an important role in the club's promotion to Série A , but lost his place in the squad and terminated his contract in August of the same year. Shortly thereafter, he decided to hang up his boots.
Having also played in Chinese football and enjoyed a solid career in Brazil, Gil ended his career as one of the greatest defenders of the last decade , recognized for his consistency, physical strength, and leadership on the field. In total, the former player appeared in 865 matches, scoring 43 goals and contributing 15 assists.
The red-black team faces the Argentines this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
18 Set 2025 | 18:30 |
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Flamengo takes to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Estudiantes, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is betting on full strength to try to open up an advantage before the decision in Argentina.
Coach Filipe Luís is expected to field a full-strength squad against the Argentines: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino. The game will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV and with exclusive footage on ESPN.
Alex Sandro (calf) and Jorginho (thigh) are still recovering and are working individually on the field. Pulgar is also in the transition phase with physical therapy and is expected to return to training with the group only at the end of September.
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