Matheus Gonçalves celebrates goal for Flamengo and gives credit to David Luiz

Grêmio beat Flamengo by the score of 3 to 2 on Sunday night (22), in the 27th round of the Brasileirão. With a game dominated by Mais Querido, the team from Rio Grande do Sul took advantage of the chances they had and made them happen. Furthermore, the Grêmio team managed to get Carlinhos expelled, which will make Rubro-Negro absent in the next match.

Carlinhos was sent off 12 minutes into the second half in a move involving the athlete and Kannemann. For the refereeing of the confrontation, the red-black attacker allegedly attacked the Grêmio defender, without contesting the ball. Thus, the player received a straight red card.

SKISSED FOR THE NEXT GAME

Thus, Carlinhos will miss Flamengo in the match against Athletico-PR, valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The game will be on September 29th, at 8pm, at Maracanã.

WASTE OF CHANCE AS HIGHER

Carlinhos started the match against Grêmio between the 11 starters. However, the attacker was unable to take advantage of the chance given by Tite. In addition to the expulsion, which left Mais Querido with one player less for 30 minutes, the striker missed clear chances to score.

DECISION NEXT THURSDAY

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On Sunday night (22), Flamengo faced Grêmio, in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The team from Rio Grande do Sul won by a score of 3 to 2, in a match in which Mais Querido dominated at all times. With the result, Rubro-Negro dropped one position in the league table, as São Paulo won and occupied fourth place. MATCH SUMMARY

< Flamengo dominated the first half against Grêmio. This is because Rubro-Negro had a total of 10 shots compared to four from the team from Rio Grande do Sul. However, the Grêmio team was the first to open the scoring, with Cristaldo hitting the first time from outside the area, in the 11th minute. Mais Querido's goal only came in the 24th minute, with Matheus Gonçalves receiving a beautiful assist from Carlos Alcaraz and hitting from outside the area.

Mais Querido continued to dominate the match until 30 minutes into the first half. However, seeking to take the favorable result into the break, Grêmio "woke up" and threatened Rubro-Negro's goal. In the final minutes of the first half, the game was tight and Flamengo also managed to bring danger to the goal of the team from Rio Grande do Sul, with Carlinhos, Ayrton Lucas and Alcaraz having great opportunities, but which were not completed and with the highlight of goalkeeper Marchesín.

In the second half, Mais Querido continued to dominate, but Grêmio grew and brought constant danger to Rubro-Negro's goal. At 12' of the second half, Carlinhos and Kannemann had a disagreement and the Flamengo striker was sent off after hitting his arm in the defender's face.

With one more, Grêmio dominated the match and after precise moves, the team from Rio Grande do Sul scored the second goal, with Diego Costa at 37', after receiving an assist from Gustavo Martins.

However, Flamengo did not give up and after Tite put Felipe Teresa on the field, the team began to dominate the confrontation. At 44', the jewel of the base noticed the confusion inside the area and scored for Rubro-Negro with a header. But Mais Querido ended up being defeated. FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Now, Flamengo's squad focuses on the big decision against Peñarol, in the quarterfinals. final of the Libertadores. Mais Querido returns to the field next Thursday (26), at 7pm, in Uruguay. Remembering that Rubro-Negro needs to reverse the 1-0 scoreline to qualify for the semi-finals.

The decision of Tite sparing the cast entirely raises some questions. On the one hand, it preserves players for more important commitments and minimizes the risk of injuries at a time when physical exhaustion can be a serious problem. On the other hand, placing an alternative team in a Brazilian Championship match, which is still in dispute, can be seen as risky, as a defeat or even a draw could have consequences on the table.

In addition , the choice of David Luiz and Cleiton in defense and Allan and Everton Araújo in midfield suggests that Tite trusts in the depth of his squad. He seems to believe that, even with the changes, the team will be able to compete at a high level. This also gives reserve players a chance to show their value, which could be crucial for the squad's dynamics in the coming weeks.

FLAMENGO HAS ITS TOUGH TIME

Another relevant point of this strategy is the issue of integration. A team that doesn't usually play together may have difficulty adapting to the demands of a high-level match, especially against opponents who are playing for real and with their starting team. The lack of rhythm among players can be a challenge to be faced, but it is also an opportunity for these athletes to gain experience and adapt more quickly to the demands of elite football.

Tite, known for being A meticulous strategist, he must have considered these factors when choosing to rotate the squad at this point in the championship. The choices reflect a balance between the physical preservation of the main players and the need to keep the team competitive throughout the season. The expectation is that this decision, even if bold, will not compromise the team's performance in the championship.

This Sunday's clash will be an important test of the depth of the squad and the ability of reserve players to take on responsibilities at crucial moments. Cleiton, for example, will have the chance to show that he can be a reliable option for the defense in the future, and Allan and Everton Araújo will have the task of controlling the midfield and dictating the pace of the game.