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LUIZ ARAÚJO SHINES AND FLAMENGO BEATS GÊMIO 2 A1 FOR BRASILEIRÃO

Mais Querido once again took the lead in the national tournament

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The Brazilian Championship has a new leader! On Thursday night (13), Flamengo beat Grêmio 2-1, at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 8th round of the Brasileirão. Luiz Araújo was the highlight of the match, scoring the two winning goals for the Rio team, while Edenílson reduced the score for the visitors.


With the triumph, the team led by Tite reached 17 points and took the provisional lead of the Brazilian Championship. Mengão has one more point than Botafogo, who have one game less. On the other hand, Grêmio remained with 6 points and occupies 13th place in the table.




A GAME MARKED BY ABSENCES

Both teams faced important absences at Maracanã, resulting in a very truncated first half without great opportunities. Grêmio started threatening, but Pavón and João Pedro were unable to convert their chances into goals.



INJURIES AND SUBSTITUTIONS

During the first half, Flamengo suffered from two injuries. Everton Cebolinha felt his right leg and was replaced by Bruno Henrique, while Igor Jesus sprained his left foot and left the field on a stretcher, giving way to Luiz Araújo.


GOALS AND HIGHLIGHTS OF LUIZ ARAÚJO< /b>

It was precisely Mengão's number 7 who opened the scoring in the final stretch of the first half. In a quick counterattack, Luiz Araújo hit a beautiful shot from outside the area, scoring Flamengo's first goal.

In the second half, Flamengo had a penalty awarded in the first minutes, but the decision was annulled after consulting the VAR. Even so, the team continued to press and increased the score. Once again in a counterattack, Pedro found Luiz Araújo, who hit well, with no chance for goalkeeper Rafael Cabral.


GRÊMIO'S ATTEMPTS AND GOAL OF HONRA

After the second goal, Grêmio tried to create more chances, but remained ineffective. Flamengo still had two good opportunities to expand, but Pedro shot over the goal in the first and, in the second, stopped after a great save by Rafael Cabral. In stoppage time, Edenílson scored for Grêmio, but it was too late. The match ended 2-1 for Flamengo, guaranteeing the provisional leadership of the Brasileirão.


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Player offered to Flamengo could join Argentina team for 2025

Leo Fernandez was offered to Rubro-negro Rio through his staff

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Flamengo's executioner in the fateful elimination in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores in 2024, Leo Fernandez, Uruguayan midfielder who was featured at Peñarol, but belongs to Toluca , from Mexico, could be a reinforcement for River Plate next season. This is because according to information from journalist Jorge Nicola, Leo was recently offered to Flamengo through his staff. Rubro-Negro later denied any contact and stated that they do not have the Uruguayan midfielder in their plans.


In principle, Penãrol has had difficulty in acquiring the athlete permanently, and that is why River Plate came into play, according to journalist César Luis Merlo. Without disclosed values, the Argentines' proposal would be for the percentage of the 26-year-old player.



In addition to Peñarol, where this season he scored 22 goals and provided 17 assists in 47 games, Leo Fernandez also spent time at Universidad de Chile, Tigres (MEX), Toluca and Fluminense.




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Keep an eye out! Portuguese jewel who has already worked with Boto, should leave the team led by an ex-Flamengo coach

Filipe Jota could be leaving Stade Rennais

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Regarded as one of the great promises of Portuguese football when he emerged at Benfica, Filipe Jota may be leaving Stade Rennais, the French team led by former Flamengo, Jorge Sampaoli. Having made his entire base at Benfica, leaving the club only in 2020 to go on loan, the winger could be a name to watch out for José Boto, who worked with the athlete at Benfica.



Known for being very knowledgeable about the South American market, but obviously with the power to attract Portuguese players, José Boto could strengthen relations between the 25-year-old player and Flamengo, in a good way market opportunity.


Since August at Rennes, Jota arrived at Al-Ittihad, where he was unable to perform his best football, as he has been in the team led by Jorge Sampaoli. So much so that according to French newspaper L'Équipe, the Portuguese could be leaving the club as early as January.


Without playing as a starter since November and with just 13 minutes added in the entire month of December, Jota's dissatisfaction and Rennes' movement could cause the player's trajectory in the club ends even with the contract expiring only in 2027.

Signed for 8 million euros, his market value remains the same, which equivalent to the real, would be something around 51 million. This value, however, can be reduced in view of the entire mess.

How does Jota play?

Despite many years at Benfica, his most successful period was at Celtic, in Scotland. At the club he was a fan idol and contributed to five titles while he was in the country. In total there were 83 games for the Scots, with 28 goals and 26 assists.

Originally left winger, Jota can also play on the right and centralized side, as a false nine. A highly skilled player, he stands out for his technical quality, with the ability to work with both legs, improvisation and passes, all of which also contributes to goals when necessary.

Amidst speculation that despite several options For this position in the squad, José Boto wants someone to occupy this part of the field, Jota could emerge as a market opportunity, especially with the fact that he already knows and has worked with the new Flamengo manager.


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Léo Pereira's manager talks about Boca Juniors' interest in the Flamengo defender - check it out

The defender would be on the Argentine team coach's list of reinforcements for next season

Léo Pereira's manager opens the game about Boca Juniors (Reproduction: Flamengo)
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Léo Pereira has a contract with Flamengo until December 2027, but was recently speculated at Boca Juniors (ARG). According to journalist Leandro Aguilera, the Mais Querido defender is on coach Fernando Gago's list to reinforce the Argentine team next season. However, the information was denied by the player's agent.


In contact with journalist Venê Casagrande, Léo Pereira's agent denied any contact with Boca Juniors< /b>. Highlighting that the defender has been a member of Mais Querido's defense since 2022. Therefore, to get him from Rubro-Negro, the Argentine team would have to invest a high amount of money.


BOCA JUNIORS INTEREST< /b>


According to information from journalist Leandro Aguilera, the name of Léo Pereira is part of the list of reinforcements requested by Fernando Gago. In addition to Mais Querido's defender, the coach is also looking for offensive players who can act as creative midfielders, playing the role of a classic '10 shirt'.

FINE FOR LÉO PEREIRA

Because he has a contract with Flamengo until 2027, Léo Pereira's termination fine is valued at 9 million euros (R$57 million). It is worth remembering that recently,Al-Nassr, from Saudi Arabia, signaled an offer of R$58 million to take the defender, but Mais Querido refused.

So, Léo Pereira will only leave Flamengo only if a proposal arrives with the values ​​requested by Mais Querido. Meanwhile, the defender continues to enjoy his vacation at the club and will return to CT Ninho do Urubu with the rest of the squad only on January 8th.


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