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On April 3, 2019, at the Maracanã stadium, Peñarol achieved a memorable victory over Flamengo, winning 1-0, in a match valid for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores da América. The winning goal was scored by Lucas Viatri in the 43rd minute of the second half, surprising the Rio team that would later become champions of that edition of the tournament.
On that occasion, Viatri started the game on the bench. reserves, a decision taken by Peñarol's then coach, Diego López, who chose to select young Darwin Núñez as a starter, considering the specific characteristics of that match. "Normally we played with two attackers. But in that game, we decided on a more defensive scheme, with three midfielders and a single attacker, Darwin. We had good chances in the first half, and the match changed completely with the expulsion of Gabigol. It was That's when I decided to use Viatri, who came in very well and scored the winning goal", remembers López. b>
Now, five years after that duel, Peñarol and Flamengo meet again, this time in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. The current phase of the tournament brings new expectations, although some coincidences with the past can still be observed. One of Peñarol's remnants from that 2019 team, Lucas Hernández, remains in the squad, while Flamengo, as they did on that occasion, strengthened themselves after the group stage, signing players for the remainder of the competition.
For Diego López, the context is different, as it is a knockout stage. "They reinforced themselves well again, as they usually do after qualifying. But now it's a different story, because it's a knockout stage and we already know the Flamengo team. That year, we managed to draw the return game in Uruguay, in a very difficult duel. balanced. They have fast and talented attackers, so we need to be very attentive", highlighted the coach.
NEXT DECISIVE GAMES
The clashes between Peñarol and Flamengo in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores are scheduled for the 19th and 26th of this month. Peñarol will have the advantage of deciding the classification at home, in the second leg, where they hope to repeat their 2019 feat and advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.
The former coach of Mais Querido arrives at the Saudi team with the mission of winning titles, given that all his rivals have already lifted trophies this season.
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After progressing in negotiations with Al Nassr , former Flamengo coach Jorge Jesus was announced as the Saudi team's new manager. Jesus will now coach Cristiano Ronaldo, under contract until the end of 2026.
"It's official. Mr. Jorge Jesus has been hired as head coach of Al Nassr 's senior football team, with a one-season contract. We wish him and his team success in their journey with Al Nassr, God willing, " the Saudi club said on social media.
It's worth remembering that Jorge Jesus managed Al Nassr's biggest rival, Al-Hilal. With the Saudi Arabian blue team, the former Flamengo player had positive numbers. He played 99 matches, winning 80, drawing 10, and losing only nine. His success rate was 85%.
Thus, Jorge Jesus arrives at Al Nassr with the mission of becoming a champion in Saudi Arabia, as all of his rivals have won titles. Al-Hilal and Al Ittihad (SAU) finished first in the Saudi League. Finally, Al Ahli (SAU) won the Asian Champions League.
While Jorge Jesus continues his quest for titles in Saudi Arabia, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, is also seeking good results to remain leaders of the Brasileirão. The Most Beloved returns to the field on Wednesday (16), in a match against Santos, at Vila Belmiro.
The athletes were recruited at the Wilson Goiano Sports Center (CEWG), the club's partner in the Midwest, and have already begun the adaptation process at Ninho do Urubu
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Flamengo continues to focus on its youth academy as a key component of its sports planning. In recent hours, the club has confirmed the arrival of three young talents to its U-16 squad: Carlos Henrique, Jhon Kennedy, and Julio Cézar.
The athletes were discovered through a partnership with the Wilson Goiano Sports Center (CEWG), a project that has been one of Flamengo 's main recruiting hubs in the Central-West region. The observation was made by Jonhes, the scout responsible for scouting athletes in the area. Recruitment through CEWG is part of a policy that Flamengo has strategically implemented, diversifying its recruiting sources and expanding its presence in regions less explored by major training centers.
The trio's arrival is another move by the club in its effort to keep the youth academy stocked with athletes with a competitive profile and potential for development. Since Filipe Luís's arrival as youth academy coach, the technical and tactical demands have increased , raising the level of internal pressure and favoring those who excel early.
Carlos Henrique is an ambidextrous winger with physical strength, speedy dribbling, and technical skill. In addition to playing as a winger, he can also be used as a third midfielder, a role valued by youth coaching staffs for his versatility. With long strides and good aerial ability, the youngster draws attention for his physical maturity and ability to read space in attacking transitions.
Jhon Kennedy, meanwhile, arrives with the nickname "Cuiabano" (Cuiabano) due to his physical resemblance to the Botafogo full-back. A native of the state of Goiás, the new U-16 signing is known for his physical strength and precision crossing. The young left-back possesses characteristics that align with what modern football demands: intense marking, good timing on the ball, and consistent arrival in the attacking half.
The Brazilian National Team coach praised the performance of the red-black team and other Brazilian teams at the FIFA Club World Cup.
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Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazilian national team coach, was in the United States during the Club World Cup and praised the performance of the Brazilian teams in the tournament. According to the renowned Italian coach, the results achieved by Fluminense, Botafogo, Flamengo, and Palmeiras demonstrate that Brazilian football remains competitive on the international stage.
Ancelotti on the Brazilians in the World Cup: “Fluminense had a great campaign, reaching the semifinals, and Botafogo beat PSG, but Palmeiras and Flamengo also proved they can compete with the best European teams.”
The national team manager's praise highlights the growing presence and competitiveness of Brazilian clubs in intercontinental competitions. Fluminense's campaign, which finished in the top four of the championship, and Botafogo's unexpected victory against Paris Saint-Germain drew attention. On the other hand, Palmeiras and Flamengo , although they didn't reach the final stages, showed resilience in direct confrontations against major teams from the Old Continent.
Ancelotti's analysis comes at a strategic time, as the coach is preparing the national team for upcoming international challenges and focusing on developing the players currently playing in Brazil. The team's presence at the tournament also highlighted the national team's ongoing monitoring of the players playing in Brazil.
Flamengo's participation was marked by a very positive group stage combined with a victory over Chelsea, which secured international respect. However, the elimination to Bayern Munich highlighted some of the team's defensive vulnerabilities in high-level matches.
Although the departure was early, the performance was respectable, and the club left the Club World Cup with prestige and international visibility , representing Brazilian football in an exemplary way in an increasingly competitive global scenario.