Soccer
20 Abr 2024 | 07:12 |
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The cast of Flamengo is considered one of the best in Brazil for having a variety of good players per position. Thus, this was once again "reinforced" by Palmeiras' left-back, Piquerez, who named Mais Querido's two colleagues, Viña and Ayrton Lucas, as two of the three best in the country.
In other words, the Palmeiras player named a Rubro-Negro reserve on the list of the best. Remembering that Ayrton Lucas has been a starter in Tite's team and Viña reservation. To complete the top-3, Piquerez included Guilherme Arana, from Atlético-MG. The full-back chose his best athletes in contact with "UOL Esporte".
VIÑA BACK TO THE TEAM
Left-back Matías Viãn is back on the Mais Querido team after missing out. away from the last match, against São Paulo. Remembering that the player suffered a head injury in the clash against Atlético-GO, last Sunday (14).
Therefore, Viña is available to play. However, Ayrton Lucas is still Tite's favorite to start the match against Palmeiras as a starter. However, the Uruguayan is capable of entering the field during the match.
TEAM SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO
Despite the Brazilian Championship being in the first rounds, Flamengo is already the leader. After beating São Paulo, last Wednesday (17), Rubro-Negro took the lead in the competition, due to having a greater goal difference. Palmeiras is in 11th place in the table, after losing to Internacional.
FOCUS ON THE BRAZILIAN
Thus, Flamengo and Palmeiras face each other with different objectives. Mais Querido will try to stay at the top of the leaderboard and the alviverde team will try to climb a few positions. Thus, the teams will face each other next Sunday (21st), at 4pm, at Allianz Parque.
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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