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LANDIM REGRETS FLAMENGO'S KEY WITH GAMES AT ALTITUDE: ''HISTORICALLY IT'S A PROBLEM''

The Mengão leader admitted to preferring other combinations that could have been made

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19 Mar 2024 | 13:19 |

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Three-time champion of the competition, with two victories in the last five years, Flamengo was not satisfied with the group assigned to the first phase of the 2024 Libertadores. At least that was the opinion expressed by the club's president, Rodolfo Landim, who admitted that he preferred other combinations that could have been made.


“As it is balanced, it is difficult for us to say. But like that, there are groups there that we would prefer to be in”, began the representative, before continuing: “Never mind. I have already commented that playing at altitude is a problem for all Brazilian clubs. Historically it is a problem. And the very complicated logistics are also a problem, right? So just see who ended up taking lower altitudes or at sea level, it would be better. But we can't choose, we'll play wherever we have to play. We have to play well and that's it.”



ALTITUDE WORRIES THE PRESIDENT OF FLAMENGO


Altitude is the manager's main concern, since the team will face two challenges in places elevated in relation to sea level. The clashes against Millonarios, from Colombia, and Bolívar already generate apprehension, but Landim also highlighted the 2019 campaign to reinforce confidence in the club's potential.

“In 2019, for example, it would be difficult for anyone to point to Flamengo as the favorite, and we ended up winning. So it's difficult, because the clubs that participate are receiving large investments, we see what has been happening with the SAFs spread across Latin America. It's difficult to point out a favorite at this moment. It's a very complicated competition, where logistics are complicated, there are games at altitude, the classification in the group stage is also important, because it influences the round-trip game afterwards. So, I would say today that I don't see any big favorites”, he added.


The Libertadores group stage will start on April 2nd, with Mengão facing Millonarios away from home at the time. The commitment will take place in the middle of the week between the two finals of the Campeonato Carioca, which will be played against Nova Iguaçu.













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Alert! Flamengo has a player suspended for the match against Estudiantes.

The full-back has a yellow card and, if he receives another punishment at the Maracanã, he will be out of the decisive clash in Argentina in the quarterfinals.

Flamengo's Varela is suspended for the match against Estudiantes in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction
Flamengo's Varela is suspended for the match against Estudiantes in the Libertadores - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 11:59 |

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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. In addition to the weight of the confrontation, coach Filipe Luís needs to manage an extra concern: right-back Guillermo Varela is suspended and could become an important absence for the return leg , scheduled for September 25, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata.


After resting some starters over the weekend, Filipe Luís will have reinforcements for the match. Varela, Bruno Henrique, and Léo Ortiz return after absences against Juventude , increasing the team's strength. Meanwhile, Alex Sandro and Jorginho are doubtful and will have their fitness assessed hours before the game.


STUDENTS ARRIVE WITHOUT STAFF


On the other side, Estudiantes will have confirmed absences. Coach Eduardo Domínguez will be without González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré, both in the medical department. Even so, 27 players traveled to Rio de Janeiro and completed their final training session at Fluminense's training center in the West Zone. The Argentine team reaches the quarterfinals after defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 on aggregate.

PROBABLE LINEUPS


FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saul, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

ESTUDIATES (Coach: Eduardo Domínguez): Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.


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La Plata Club goes to Rio de Janeiro to face Mengão at Maracanã for the first leg of the competition's quarterfinals

Check out Estudiantes' likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Libertadores quarterfinals - Photo: Reproduction/Conmebol
Check out Estudiantes' likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Libertadores quarterfinals - Photo: Reproduction/Conmebol

18 Set 2025 | 11:33 |

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On Thursday night (September 18), Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at Maracanã , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with exclusive broadcast on ESPN and Disney+.


COMPLICATED PROJECTION


Coach Eduardo Domínguez acknowledges the difficulty of the match, but is confident in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes arrives with high morale: they had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss, against Botafogo.


Probable line-up: Fernando Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Tiago Palacios, Gabriel Neves, Santiago Ascacíbar, Mikel Amondarain and Cristian Medina; Guido Carrillo.

HEAVY DEFAULTS


Estudiantes will be without key players for the Rio clash. 33-year-old defender González Pírez, a River Plate alumnus, suffered a Grade 3 injury to his right hamstring and is expected to be out for at least a month, missing both games against Flamengo .

In attack, Colombian Edwuin Cetré, 27, is also out. He suffered a grade 1 muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg and will not play at the Maracanã . However, he is expected to recover for the return leg, scheduled for September 25th in La Plata.



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Rubro-Negro faces the Argentines at Maracanã at 9:30 pm for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, with important returns and doubts in the squad

Flamengo and Estudiantes face off today at 9:30 pm at Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction
Flamengo and Estudiantes face off today at 9:30 pm at Maracanã in the Libertadores quarterfinals - photo: reproduction

18 Set 2025 | 11:27 |

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The Brazilian Championship's undisputed leader, Flamengo, returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with live broadcast on ESPN. The return duel is scheduled for September 25, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata, also at 9:30 pm.


Coach Filipe Luís will have some key reinforcements. Varela and Bruno Henrique, who missed the win against Juventude, are available, as is Léo Ortiz, who served a suspension in the last round of the Brasileirão . Alex Sandro and Jorginho, on the other hand, are still doubtful, as they have been undergoing physical therapy and will have their status determined shortly before the match.


STUDENTS ARRIVE WITHOUT STAFF


Eduardo Domínguez's team will be without González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré, both injured. Even so, 27 players traveled to Rio de Janeiro for the match. The final training session took place at Fluminense's training center in the city's West Zone . In the round of 16, Estudiantes advanced by defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 on aggregate.

PROBABLE LINEUPS


FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saul, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.

ESTUDIATES (Coach: Eduardo Domínguez): Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.


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