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Former Flamengo coach criticizes Filipe Luís and cites similarities with Fernando Diniz
11 Ago 2025 | 18:27
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Bruno Henrique's attack from deep and the perfect pass for Arrascaeta to score were fundamental in Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Bahia, which qualified the Cariocas to the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil. But it is impossible to talk about the move and the triumph without mentioning Léo Ortiz, the intellectual author of the move and a great highlight of the game.
- In fact, I was looking for Arrasca throughout the game, at every moment there between the lines. I know he likes to play a lot in that role there, we know how much he makes opponents difficult in that position on the field. I tried to look for her, then she responded, and we know that now we have another man there, with another characteristic, said Ortiz, who continued...
- Pedro is already a more retention player, who holds the ball, and we know Bruno is a guy who always tries to attack space. As soon as she hit, I passed forward, looking for depth. Of course, we also have to value Bruno's movement, who had been looking for this throughout the game. Sometimes you can't think too much, but it's more about getting the idea of what the attacker likes to do - explained the number 3.
Study and repetition are fundamental in adaptation
Léo Ortiz doesn't hide from anyone that he prefers to play in his original position, that of defender. He has said this in interviews, but he has definitely never refused to play as a midfielder. The biggest proof of this is that in Flamengo's last 12 games, the number 3 played in 11, nine of them as a midfielder. In this cut, he even started as a defender against Bragantino, but during the match he ended up being advanced. In other words, the word "improvisation" no longer applies when it comes to playing outside the defense.
- I can't really call it improvisation, I've been doing this role many times. I'm not sure about the data, but I believe I've played more as a midfielder than as a defender since I arrived. I think I'm already getting used to the role. Of course, I maintain my original role, which is defender, but today I'm more adapted there, finding more spaces and managing to develop my game the way I like it and the way the team needs it too.
Despite preference for the defense, the "frila" in the "volância", as he himself refers to the role he has been performing, is the certainty of more opportunities during the games.
- It presents me with more opportunities, right? ? I think we have a very good competition there in the defense, in the "volance" too, obviously. But this opportunity arose mainly in the Copa América. I believe that I have been improving and growing in relation to this. I think that with each game, each training session and each moment I have to reflect on what I did in the game and in past games. What I got right and what I got wrong to adapt and grow my game, because, despite having played this role at the base, I'm still reinventing myself and returning to some behaviors I had there as a midfielder. Adapting again to what has been asked by Professor Tite. And I believe I have everything to grow even more.
The defender continues to improve physically and should return to the field against Internacional in the Brasileirão, after a six-match absence.
11 Ago 2025 | 19:10 |
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Since the victory over Fluminense on July 20, Flamengo's defense has faced a challenge in the absence of Danilo. The defender has missed six consecutive games, including the Copa do Brasil round of 16, but is showing significant progress in his recovery and is expected to return to training with the squad later this week.
Despite the progress, his participation against Internacional, this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the Libertadores , is ruled out. The technical committee opts for caution, aiming to avoid the risk of new injury.
The internal expectation is that Danilo will be available for the match against Colorado, valid for the Brazilian Championship, next Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm, at Beira-Rio. If the return is confirmed, the defender's presence will bring more stability to the defensive system and allow strategic rest for Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, who have been playing without rest since his injury.
Without Danilo, the central defender duo has started all six recent games , amassing 540 minutes of unsubstituted play. Their teammate's return is seen as crucial to relieving the strain and offering coach Filipe Luís new options.
During the period without the defender, Flamengo faced crucial challenges. In addition to the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG, which ended in elimination, the team played four Brasileirão matches, winning three and drawing one.
The sole decision of the continental tournament takes place on November 29, in Peru, repeating the stage of the 2019 final won by Flamengo over River Plate.
11 Ago 2025 | 19:05 |
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On Monday afternoon (11), Conmebol confirmed that the 2025 Copa Libertadores da América final will be played at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, on November 29. This will be the second time that the venue hosts a tournament decision, after having hosted Flamengo 's historic victory over River Plate in 2019.
The arena, which belongs to the University Club and seats approximately 80,000 spectators , was chosen by the organization after the Peruvian capital had already been confirmed as the host city in April. Brasília and Montevideo were also in the running, but were left out of the final selection.
2019: Flamengo 2 x 1 River Plate (Monumental, Lima)
2020: Palmeiras 1 x 0 Santos (Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro)
2021: Palmeiras 2 x 1 Flamengo (Centenary, Montevideo)
2022: Flamengo 1 x 0 Athletico-PR (Monumental de Guayaquil)
2023: Fluminense 2 x 1 Boca Juniors (Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro)
2024: Botafogo 3 x 1 Atlético-MG (Monumental of Núñez, Buenos Aires)
2025: Monumental de Lima
The road to the final in Peru begins this Wednesday (13), when Flamengo and Internacional face each other in the first leg of the round of 16, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã. The return leg is scheduled for the 20th, at Beira-Rio. Between these two clashes for the Libertadores , the teams also face each other for the Brazilian Championship.
Former midfielder and commentator claims that the winner of the clash between the red-blacks and colorados could reach the final, also citing Botafogo and Palmeiras
11 Ago 2025 | 18:47 |
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Former player Felipe Melo, currently a commentator for Grupo Globo , predicted the outcome of the Copa Libertadores da América and pointed out that the champion of the edition could come from the clash between Flamengo and Internacional. During his participation in the program Fechamento, on SporTV, last Sunday (10), the former midfielder also highlighted Botafogo and Palmeiras as strong contenders for the continental title.
"Saying who will beat the champion is very complicated. Who has the best chance? For me, Flamengo, Botafogo, and Palmeiras. Botafogo is growing, and they've got players coming in who are already making a difference. And Palmeiras always comes through. I think we'll indeed have another Brazilian final," he declared.
Felipe Melo emphasized that, given the crossover of the knockout stages, the team that qualifies from the duel between Flamengo and Colorado will have a good chance of reaching the final: "I think whoever gets past Flamengo and Inter will go on to win the final. Based on what's happening, I'd put those three— Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Botafogo—as the ones with the best chances ," he stated.
On the same side of the bracket, in addition to the two Brazilian teams, are Cerro Porteño-PAR, Estudiantes-ARG, Fortaleza, Racing-ARG, Peñarol-URU, and Vélez Sarsfield-ARG. For the commentator, this scenario increases the prospects of a Brazilian team advancing to the final.
The first game of the round of 16 between Flamengo and Internacional takes place this Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm , at Maracanã. The return match will be played on the 20th, at Beira-Rio.
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