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12 Mar 2025 | 10:06 |
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Flamengo and Fluminense dispute the final carioca championship The big question is about the stance of the team of Mano Menezes . Tricolor, which has been a complicated opponent for the Flamengo de Filipe Luís , has improved in the last games and adopted a more offensive stance. However, the journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira raised an important question: Will Fluminense maintain this style or again played back, as in the goalless draw in the group stage?
“I think the big question for this game that catches my attention is that Fluminense was an aggressive team in the Brazilian Cup , now against Marabá , made 8 . Against the Volta Redonda , made 4 . He beat Caxias there in the interior of Rio Grande do Sul, at Serra Gaucha , 2-1. Also in the Brazilian Cup. But how will it be against Flamengo ? ”Asked Mauro Cezar.
Canobbio: Offensive or more a defender?
Another point raised by the journalist was the role of Canobbio , which has been one of the highlights of Fluminense, contributing to goals and assists . However, in the last confrontation against Flamengo, he acted practically as a second side, helping in the marking.
“Canobbio will be a player scoring goals, giving assists , or will that player from the last 0 to 0 , who worked more defensively than offensively? And very well, by the way, ”analyzed Mauro.
Flamengo will maintain your offensive style
If Fluminense stance is still unknown , Mauro Cezar believes that Flamengo For him, the team of Philip Luís will enter the field by pressing the opponent and seeking the victory.
“Flamengo we know how to play, will play as always . There is no doubt about it. Will play pressing Fluminense. But what about Fluminense from Mano Menezes ? It is not the Fluminense of Fernando Diniz , it is from Mano Menezes. What way will you play? As it was 0-0 recent, defending itself basically, didn't you kick the ball in the goal? ”He pondered.
Fluminense posture can define the direction of the final
in Mauro Cezar's view, the outgoing game can influence the entire decision . Fluminense can choose to hold the result and decide in the return game on Saturday (15), or try to surprise this Wednesday (12).
“I think the posture of Fluminense can guide this match otherwise. The game does not decide tomorrow. Decides on the weekend, which is the decisive game. He can simply play for the draw and try Solve in the other game . So I think the strategy of the Fluminense technician is that it will define more or less what this game can be. It will send this match there ”, concluded the journalist.
With different approaches in play, the first match of the Carioca Championship final promises to be decisive for the tournament's outcome. Flamengo and Fluminense face each other this Wednesday (12), at 21h30 (Brasília time), in Maracanã.
After a serious injury suffered at the Club World Cup, the Chilean continues physiotherapy at the Mais Querido training center; Alex Sandro and the Italian are also recovering.
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Flamengo released this Wednesday (17) an update on the clinical condition of midfielder Erick Pulgar . The player suffered a serious injury in June, after a clash with Harry Kane during the Club World Cup round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich.
Pulgar had to be replaced immediately and taken to the hospital. After more than two months away, the Chilean returned to the club's Training Center , where he is undergoing physiotherapy work on the pitch.
Flamengo reported that, this Wednesday (17), all players trained on the field. Erick Pulgar continues with physiotherapy activities on the lawn, as previously announced . The athlete may return to the club next month.
Alex Sandro and Jorginho, also injured, are in the transition phase and are completing conditioning exercises under the supervision of physiotherapists. Both remain unavailable for Filipe Luís's squad. The rest of the group trained normally.
Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (September 18th) at 9:30 pm at Maracanã Stadium to face Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is looking to lead the red-and-black team to the semifinals of the continental competition . In the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo leads with 50 points. The next match in the tournament will be on Sunday (September 21st) at 5:30 pm against Vasco da Gama.
The decisive classic takes place this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, and teams with important returns and absences
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On the evening of this Thursday, September 18, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at the Maracanã Stadium , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN and on Disney+ streaming.
Coach Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements for the match , with the return of Bruno Henrique, who was rested due to thigh discomfort, and full-back Varela, who has recovered from pubalgia and is training normally.
On the other hand, Jorginho , Alex Sandro, and Erick Pulgar are still undergoing treatment for injuries and are unlikely to be included in the squad. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Coach: Filipe Luís.
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Coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a tough match, but believes in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss to Botafogo.
Despite being without Eric Meza and Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who are injured, Domínguez emphasized the need for physical and mental focus to create difficulties for Flamengo at the Maracanã. The likely starting lineup is: Muslera; Román Gómez, González Pírez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Arzamendía; Ascacíbar, Amondarain, Palacios, José Sosa, and Cetré; and Facundo Farías . Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
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