LUDMILA PROVOKS SINGER TRICOLOR: "MENGÃO WILL KNOCK YOU"

Grêmio will not have defender Jemerson for the game with Flamengo, on Sunday, at 6:30 pm, at the Arena. Although he only received one yellow card with the Tricolor shirt in the Brazilian Championship, the player already had two for Atlético-MG and is suspended for the match.

The defender would already be in doubt, because he left the draw with the Red Bull Bragantino with muscle discomfort precisely in the same place where he had suffered an injury. Although it was just a precaution, the player did not participate in any of the week's activities.

In addition to Jemerson's absence, defender Rodrigo Ely is also a problem, as he felt pain again, still during the warm-up. of the game with Bragantino. The defender did not appear in training in the same way.

On the other hand, Grêmio once again has defenders Gustavo Martins and Kannemann, who were suspended over the weekend. The duo may even return to work together at the Arena. Rodrigo Caio, Geromel and Natã are the options for the sector.

Another absence will be coach Renato Portaluppi, who will serve the second game of his punishment from the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) and does not command the team. With the departure of Alexandre Mendes, who was being investigated on suspicion of violence against women, Marcelo Salles or James Freitas will be the coaches.

Goalkeeper for Peñarol and Flamengo's executioner, Washington Aguerre did not hide his happiness at commanding the victory away from home, he praised the celebration of the Montevideo team's fans and took the opportunity to provoke the Rio team. In the first game of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, Rubro-Negro was defeated by Carboneros 1-0, this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.

- Win at Maracanã, in this stadium with All of its history and tradition is very important, but we know that we are not classified. We are very happy, with the fans singing, it was very beautiful. With the stadium silent, with all due respect, listening to the Peñarol fans was very exciting - said Aguirre, in a post-game press conference.

On the field, Diego Aguirre managed to succeed in his strategy against Tite, scored an early goal, while the Rio team found it difficult to create. With just two good chances in the initial stage, with Bruno Henrique and Arrascaeta, Rubro-Negro went to the break amidst boos.

In addition to the four lines, the Carboneros also gave a class in the stands, albeit in minority. The fans arrived in around 30 buses, escorted by the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro, and managed to enter Maracanã before the ball rolled to welcome their athletes.

Now, Flamengo once again faces the Peñarol next Thursday (26), at 7pm (Brasília time), in a decisive clash and qualifying for a place in the Libertadores semi-final. In the event of a one-goal victory, the place will be decided by a penalty shootout.

Last Sunday (15), Flamengo and Vasco drew 1-1, at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The result, although frustrating for the red and blacks, who dominated much of the match, kept them eight points behind leader Botafogo.

Mais Querido entered the field imposing his pace and controlling the actions for most of the game. The red-black goal was scored by Gerson, who has been standing out in recent matches. However, CRF conceded the draw in the final minutes, which prevented a more significant approach to the classification table.

Even with the difference in points for Botafogo, the technical committee, led by Tite, devised a strategy focused on keeping the team competitive until the last rounds. According to information from the Coluna do Fla portal, the objective is to arrive "alive" in the fight for the title in the final five rounds. Matheus Bachi, assistant coach, believes that the recent good performance against Bahia and Vasco could be an indication that the team is on the right track to fight for the top again.

While trying to get closer to the leaders in the Brasileirão, Mengão is already preparing for the next challenge in the Libertadores. The team will face Peñarol, at Maracanã, in the quarterfinals of the continental tournament. The Rio team is looking for a good result at home before traveling to Uruguay for the second leg next week.