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17 Jul 2025 | 12:09 |
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Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Santos last Wednesday (16), in a duel marked by yet another below-par performance from the attacking sector. With Pedro out of the list of players and Juninho on the bench, coach Filipe Luís opted to field Plata as a center forward — an improvisation that had no effect and generated harsh criticism from journalist Renato Mauricio Prado.
RMP on Plata's effectiveness at Flamengo: "The striker puts at least one goal in"
During his analysis, RMP questioned Plata 's effectiveness and highlighted two missed opportunities by the Ecuadorian throughout the match. He believes that despite goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão's good saves, he lacked decisiveness.
"When was Plata's last goal? I honestly don't remember. He might be useful in Filipe's system, he can create plays, but a goal... a goal? He had two clear chances today. Credit to the goalkeeper, okay, but the top scorer puts at least one in. And he didn't," criticized the journalist. Plata's last goal came in the rout of Juventude in the fourth round of the Brasileirão.
With Pedro's situation uncertain and a real possibility of leaving the club, the club's board has already recognized that the arrival of a center forward is a priority. The lack of options in the attack, especially after the defeat at Vila Belmiro, has only reinforced the need for quick action in the transfer market.
RMP, for its part, was scathing in its criticism of the board's delay. The journalist questioned whether Taty Castellanos , speculated as a reinforcement, was actually a real possibility or simply an attempt to divert attention from the crisis involving Pedro.
"They need to sign a goalscoring striker, as soon as possible. 'Oh, could it be Taty Castellanos?' Maybe. But will Flamengo really buy him? Or are they spreading these rumors to distract from the Pedro problem? " he said. In his opinion, the search for a new center forward should have started a long time ago. "We should have looked a long time ago, man. Regardless of Pedro's sidelines," he added.
The hottest name on the Flamengo transfer market is striker Taty Castellanos, currently with Lazio. Flamengo has already reached an agreement with the player, but is facing obstacles with the Italian club, which will only release him upon payment of €25 million (approximately R$161 million).
Meanwhile, recently signed Juninho has yet to establish himself and remains an unknown quantity. Given this, Flamengo is accelerating its efforts to strengthen its attack and prevent its lack of effectiveness from costing it significant points again this season.
With an expected attendance of more than 65,000 fans, Mengão hosts Internacional for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 and seeks to repeat historic feats
12 Ago 2025 | 16:14 |
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This Wednesday (13), Flamengo faces Internacional at Maracanã for the first duel of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. All tickets were sold in advance, and the expectation is an audience of over 65 thousand fans , creating another great party scenario for the red-black fans.
The nation's support will be crucial for Filipe Luís 's team to gain an advantage in the first leg ahead of the final scheduled for the 20th at Beira-Rio . It's worth noting that the team from Rio Grande do Sul has won four of their last six matches.
The match will be broadcast on free-to-air television throughout Brazil by Globo. Luis Roberto will be the commentator, accompanied by Maestro Júnior, an idol of the Mais Querido team, and former Corinthians player Ricardinho.
The refereeing command will be Argentine:
Referee: Dario Herrera (ARG)
Assistants: Gabriel Chade (ARG) and Facundo Rodríguez (ARG)
VAR: Hernán Mastrangelo (ARG)
Flamengo dreams of winning its fourth Libertadores, with the final confirmed for the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, announced by Conmebol this Monday (11). A packed Maracanã this Wednesday is seen as the first step towards reaching the final and writing another victorious chapter in the club's history.
Mengão hosts Colorado at Maracanã for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 and could have some key reinforcements after injury absences.
12 Ago 2025 | 15:47 |
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This Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo faces Internacional at Maracanã for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís will have to deal with confirmed absences , but there is expectation for the return of players considered key pieces in the squad.
Among the possible reinforcements is Jorginho , who did not play in the 2-1 victory over Mirassol in the Brazilian Championship . Another who could reappear is Nico De La Cruz, sidelined since July 16 due to a left knee injury. The Uruguayan trained with the group this Monday (11) and took part in training this Tuesday (12) to decide whether he will be included in the list of related players.
The most likely formation for the duel is with 4 attackers on Flamengo 's side: Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz and Emerson Royal; Allan, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Luiz Araújo and Plata; Pedro . The technical command will be Filipe Luís.
The confirmed absences include Erick Pulgar, recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, and Danilo, who is treating a hamstring injury in his right thigh. Arrascaeta is also suspended for receiving his third yellow card in the group stage against Deportivo Táchira.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m., and the stands are expected to be packed to support Mengão . The goal is to gain a significant advantage before the return match, which will be played on the 20th at Beira-Rio.
According to the prediction of tarot reader Luiz Filho, Mengão should create good opportunities and beat Colorado in the first game of the round of 16.
12 Ago 2025 | 14:44 |
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On Wednesday night (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo hosts Internacional at Maracanã for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. In the group stage, Mais Querido qualified in second place in a group that included LDU, Deportivo Táchira and Central Córdoba.
The importance of the match prompted predictions from tarot reader Luiz Filho, from the YouTube channel Renascer das Cartas. According to his deck, Filipe Luís's team should show intensity and create opportunities against Roger Machado's team, but they will also face moments of fluctuation throughout the match.
"Flamengo came up with the Wheel of Fortune card, which is a good way to move around the game and create opportunities. However, it also has its ups and downs in the match . Flamengo needs to maintain balance, as Internacional is on the other side," explained Luiz Filho.
The psychic believes that Colorado, represented by the High Priestess card, will adopt a cautious stance, observing the opponent and choosing specific moments to attack. " It will be an observant Internacional; he knows that the pressure from the first game is Flamengo's. At times, Inter will come out to play, but they will also fluctuate. We have a chance of a draw, but Flamengo 's cards are better," he added.
The last time the teams faced each other was in the 2025 Brazilian Championship, also at Maracanã, when the duel ended in a 1-1 draw. Now, the atmosphere is decisive, with the objective of gaining an advantage for the return match at Beira-Rio.
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