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10 and a sash! Arrascaeta takes center stage for Flamengo and becomes the hopeful against Estudiantes
18 Set 2025 | 12:23
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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.
Mengão announces the starting lineup for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Argentina at Maracanã; see who Filipe Luís will send onto the field
18 Set 2025 | 20:30 |
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Flamengo officially announced the lineup to face Estudiantes this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. With important returns, coach Filipe Luís is betting on maximum strength to start with an advantage in the continental clash.
Defender Léo Ortiz, who missed last weekend due to suspension , returns to the starting lineup. Bruno Henrique, who also missed the match against Juventude, is confirmed in the squad. The team maintains the core of the squad that has been playing with Filipe Luís.
Filipe Luís will send onto the field against Estudiantes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
The Red-Black Nation promises another great party . All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing the presence of over 69,000 fans . This should be Flamengo 's largest crowd in this edition of the Libertadores. The expectation is to repeat the solid performance of the round of 16, when the team eliminated Internacional with two wins and qualified 3-0 on aggregate.
Defender hangs up his boots at 38 and says he is satisfied with his career, despite not having been able to play for Mengão
18 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Defender Gil, 38, has officially announced his retirement from professional football. In an interview with TV Record, the former defender confirmed the end of his playing career: " A new phase, I'm retiring from football. It's decided ."
Gil, ex-Corinthians, when declaring retirement: "the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo"
Gil built a remarkable relationship with Corinthians , a club he played for twice. Between 2013 and 2016, he was a key player in Tite's squad, crowning the period with the 2015 Brazilian Championship title . He returned to Corinthians in 2019 and, during his second stint, reached the impressive milestone of 400 appearances for the club.
Despite his solid history at Corinthians, Gil revealed a dream he never fulfilled: playing for Flamengo . " I did everything I wanted, the only thing missing was playing for Flamengo . Not everything is perfect. I'm grateful for the career I've built," he declared.
The final chapter of his career was at Santos, where he played in the 2024 Série B. The defender played an important role in the club's promotion to Série A , but lost his place in the squad and terminated his contract in August of the same year. Shortly thereafter, he decided to hang up his boots.
Having also played in Chinese football and enjoyed a solid career in Brazil, Gil ended his career as one of the greatest defenders of the last decade , recognized for his consistency, physical strength, and leadership on the field. In total, the former player appeared in 865 matches, scoring 43 goals and contributing 15 assists.
The red-black team faces the Argentines this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
18 Set 2025 | 18:30 |
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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. Coach Filipe Luís is betting on full strength to try to open up an advantage before the decision in Argentina.
Coach Filipe Luís is expected to field a full-strength squad against the Argentines: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino. The game will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV and with exclusive footage on ESPN.
Alex Sandro (calf) and Jorginho (thigh) are still recovering and are working individually on the field. Pulgar is also in the transition phase with physical therapy and is expected to return to training with the group only at the end of September.
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