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One more? Filipe Luis can keep brand in Flamengo against Maricá for Cariocão this Saturday (22)

The most beloved enters the field for another match that will be the watershed and keep the club's offensive footprint in the current season with Filipe Luis

The Flamengo coach is another step to make a new moment of unbeaten in the most beloved (photo/ Flamengo)
The Flamengo coach is another step to make a new moment of unbeaten in the most beloved (photo/ Flamengo)

21 Fev 2025 | 21:05 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (22), at 7:30 pm, to face Maricá for the 11th round of the Carioca Championship. The most beloved comes to the confrontation packed by the series of three classics without losses and has the opportunity to confirm the achievement of a Cup Guanabara . In addition, it can expand its unbeaten record at Maracanã to ten games and follow without losing with the main cast of the season. The team led by Filipe Luís follows as a great favorite in the duel. Maracanã



before the sequence against Fluminense, Botafogo and Vasco, Mengão already supported a positive mark in the sacred temple. By beating the rivals Alvinegro and Cruzmaltino and drawing with Tricolor, the team expanded the unbeaten record for nine matches acting at home . Now, in front of Maricá, the team can reach an even more expressive feat. With the classification for the final phase guaranteed, the duel serves to reinforce the club's dominance in the state. B> Recent retrospective guarantees confidence


the trajectory Invicta of the CRF began in the final stretch of last season, when he went unharmed for the latest commitments of the Brazilian Championship and the final of the Brazilian Cup. Since then, the team has added three wins and two draws. Already in 2025, the positive start at state contributed to the maintenance of the sequence. Even alternating the lineup, Filipe Luís got important victories, consolidating the good time. Among the games that secured this brand, stand out matches such as Vasco's 2-0 win in the 10th round of Carioca and the triumphs about Sampaio Corrêa and Botafogo. In addition, in the 2024 Brasileirão, the team passed unharmed against opponents such as International and Atlético-MG, demonstrating regularity throughout the competitions. The last defeat of the main team happened in October, when a mixed team was overcome by Fluminense. > If considered performance away from home, the most beloved also has solid numbers. The team is 17 matches without defeats, adding duels for the Brasileirão, Brazil Cup and Brazilian Super Cup . This retrospective highlights the tactical balance and the consistency that the team has presented. However, it is important to emphasize that invincibility counts only the main cast, as the alternative team that disputed the first rounds of the state had oscillating results. /B>



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Will Internacional vs. Flamengo in the Libertadores be shown on Globo? See

Mengão has a decisive duel against Colorado this Wednesday (20) in the round of 16 of the competition and needs at least a draw

Internacional vs Flamengo in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 will be broadcast on Rede Globo - Photo: Reproduction
Internacional vs Flamengo in the second leg of the Libertadores round of 16 will be broadcast on Rede Globo - Photo: Reproduction

20 Ago 2025 | 08:55 |

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Flamengo continues its search for another Copa Libertadores title and will decide its place in the quarterfinals this Wednesday (20), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio. The second leg of the round of 16 will be broadcast on open TV .


On Rede Globo, the match will be narrated by Everaldo Marques and commentated by Maestro Júnior and Caio Ribeiro , who both played for Flamengo during their professional careers. It's worth noting that the network also broadcast the first match.


OTHER TRANSMISSION OPTIONS


In addition to Globo, ESPN will broadcast the match on cable TV, while Disney+ will stream the game, just like it did at Maracanã. For the Disney group, Rogério Vaughan will be narrating the match, with commentary from Paulo Calçade and Zinho , formerly of Flamengo .

SITUATION OF THE RUBRO-NEGRO CAST


Coach Filipe Luís will have only one confirmed absence: Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot. The doubt is Emerson Royal, who traveled with the delegation to Porto Alegre . The full-back did not play in the match between Flamengo and Internacional for the Brasileirão, last Sunday (17), but could be included if he is cleared by the medical department after treating a sprained ankle.

FLAMENGO'S ADVANTAGE IN THE LIBERTADORES

In the first leg at Maracanã, Flamengo won 1-0 with a goal from Bruno Henrique, and now needs a draw at Beira-Rio to advance to the quarterfinals of the continental competition. If Internacional wins by one goal, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout .


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Flamengo is interested in signing Grêmio goalkeeper, says newspaper

Mengão is looking for a new player for the position due to the departure of Matheus Cunha at the end of the current season and the tricolor goalkeeper is on the radar.

Flamengo wants to sign Gabriel Grando, from Grêmio, to replace Matheus Cunha - Photo: Reproduction/Grêmio
Flamengo wants to sign Gabriel Grando, from Grêmio, to replace Matheus Cunha - Photo: Reproduction/Grêmio

20 Ago 2025 | 08:39 |

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Flamengo is already planning reinforcements for the 2026 season and has Gabriel Grando, 25, on its list of potential signings . According to the newspaper O Dia, the Flamengo board is closely monitoring the situation of the Grêmio goalkeeper, who came through the Grêmio youth academy and stands at 1.92m tall. The athlete recently rejected a contract renewal offer in Porto Alegre.


The move comes amid the planned departure of Matheus Cunha , Agustín Rossi's current backup, who is expected to sign a pre-contract with Cruzeiro . With no room at Gávea, the goalkeeper will leave the club in 2026, prompting the board to plan a replacement.


GABRIEL GRANDO'S CONTRACT AND SITUATION


Negotiations between Gabriel Grando and Grêmio are ongoing, but have yet to be finalized. Flamengo is monitoring developments and may formalize an offer soon. The goalkeeper nearly signed with Palmeiras this season, but the clubs failed to reach an agreement . He currently has a contract with Grêmio until December 2026.

According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, director José Boto held initial talks and presented a salary offer, which the player has already accepted . In addition to Flamengo , Botafogo has also expressed interest in signing the goalkeeper.


ABOUT THAT…

While the board continues to search for a new goalkeeper, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20) for the second game of the round of 16 of the Libertadores against Internacional , at Beira-Rio. The match is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time) and will be broadcast by Rede Globo (open TV), ESPN (closed TV) and Disney+.


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Luiz Henrique chooses Flamengo defender as the best defender in Brazil

Former Botafogo player, Zenit striker was asked who was the player who had the most difficulty dribbling and Flamengo defender came out on top

Luiz Henrique chooses Léo Ortiz, from Flamengo, as the most difficult defender to dribble in Brazilian football - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Luiz Henrique chooses Léo Ortiz, from Flamengo, as the most difficult defender to dribble in Brazilian football - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

20 Ago 2025 | 08:11 |

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Botafogo's rise in recent years has intensified its rivalry with Flamengo, making the derby one of the most anticipated in Brazilian football . Former Botafogo player Luiz Henrique revealed that Flamengo defender Léo Ortiz was the toughest opponent he faced.


In an interview with journalist Marcelo Hazan, the Zenit (RUS) striker highlighted the defensive quality of the number 3, who has been called up to the Brazilian national team several times. Furthermore, Luiz Henrique stated that the derby against Flamengo was the duel he most wanted to win .


LEO ORTIZ MOMENT


A key player in Flamengo 's defense, Léo Ortiz is in great form in 2025. Playing alongside Léo Pereira for much of the season, while Danilo was recovering from injury, the defender has already played 40 games, scored four goals and provided two assists this year.

LUIZ HENRIQUE'S RETROSPECT AGAINST FLAMENGO


Discovered by Fluminense and with a notable stint at Botafogo, Luiz Henrique faced Flamengo 12 times, with a balanced result: five wins, two draws and five defeats, totaling 47.2% success against Rubro-Negro.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGE

Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio, for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. Mengão won the first leg 1-0 and can even draw to guarantee qualification . A Colorado victory by one goal difference takes the decision to penalties.


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