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22 Out 2024 | 13:33 |
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Rodolfo Landim, president of Flamengo, once again commented on Atlético-MG's frequent complaints regarding refereeing, especially at times that precede important games between the two teams. For Landim, this stance is a strategy repeated by the miners, something that no longer surprises the red-black leader and which, in his view, is part of an attempt to influence the referee's decisions and create a climate of pressure before clashes.
According to the president, Atlético-MG's tactic of putting him in the position of victim, claiming that he is always harmed, is not new and has already been seen on other occasions. “We are used to Atlético-MG doing this, it is common. Strategy they always use before a game against Flamengo. They complain, they put themselves in the position of victim, that they have always been harmed", stated Landimin a recent interview. The agent's comment reflects the growing rivalry between the two clubs, which in recent years have been involved in fierce clashes both in the Championship Brazilian as in the Copa do Brasil.
PRESIDENT TAKES POSITION ON THE CASE
Landim also highlighted that Flamengo prefers to focus on its preparation on the field, without being influenced by external complaints. To According to him, these actions by Atlético-MG are nothing more than attempts to divert the focus from their own problems and create a narrative that justifies possible negative results. The director reinforced that Flamengo has confidence in the work of the referees, even recognizing that mistakes can happen in any case. match, but believes that the club must always remain focused on the football played and the search for victories.
LANDIM PRECA CALM AT THIS MOMENT
Landim's statements gain even more relevance considering the recent history of clashes between Flamengo and Atlético- MG, which involve controversial arbitration decisions and heated discussions between the boards. In recent years, the rivalry between the two clubs has intensified, with decisive games and confrontations that often ended up being resolved in court. However, Landim avoids fueling controversy and prefers to adopt a more calm tone when dealing with these situations .
For the red and black fans, Landim's speech reinforces the confidence that the club places in the squad and in the coaching staff, regardless of any external pressure. Flamengo, which has been consolidating itself as one of the main teams in Brazil in recent seasons, aims to continue competing for titles and surpassing its opponents on the field, without allowing itself to be affected by controversies outside the field.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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