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Catalans were eliminated by PSG at Camp Nou
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Although it was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Atlético de Madrid guaranteed its place in the 2025 Club World Cup Super this Tuesday (16). The classification came with the simultaneous elimination of another Spanish team, Barcelona, which means there is no longer any way to catch up to the Madrid team in the UEFA rankings.
To overcome Atlético de Madrid, Barcelona needed to make up a difference of five points in the rankings, which could happen if the team qualified for the final of Champions. Although they won the first game in France and opened 1-0 this Tuesday, Barcelona turned around and were beaten by PSG 4-1.
In this way, 11 of the 12 Europeans who will play in the World Cup will now They are known. If Arsenal (ING) are champions of the 2023/2024 Champions League, they will secure the last place. If another team lifts the trophy, the one who will go to the intercontinental tournament will be Red Bull Salzburg, from Austria, according to the UEFA rankings.
SEE THE TEAMS ALREADY CLASSIFIEDBrazil — < b>Flamengo, Fluminense and Palmeiras
Germany — Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund
England — Chelsea and Manchester City
Portugal — Porto and Benfica
Spain — Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid
France — PSG
Italy — Inter Milan and Juventus
Saudi Arabia — Al-Hilal
Japan — Urawa Red Diamonds
Egypt — Al Ahly
Morocco — Wydad Casablanca
Mexico — Monterrey and León< /p>
United States — Seattle Sounders
New Zealand — Auckland City
WORLDWIDE 2025Scheduled to take place in the United States, between June and July From 2025, the Club World Cup will feature 32 teams. The tournament model will be the same as the World Cup of national teams, with eight groups of four, with the first two advancing to the round of 16.
Flamengo is guaranteed in the competition for having won the 2022 Libertadores, in the end. South America is entitled to six places: for the other three champions of the continent (Fluminense, Palmeiras and the winner of 2024), in addition to two according to the Conmebol ranking. Through the classification, River Plate (ARG), Boca Juniors (ARG) and Olimpia (PAR) are those with the highest scores at the moment.
The staff and cast are mapping the club's momentum
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Peñarol is preparing intensively for the decisive clash against Flamengo in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores. The Uruguayan club faces Miramar Misiones this Saturday (07), at the Centenário Stadium, in the 10th round of the Uruguayan Championship. The game will be a crucial opportunity for the team to adjust its rhythm and align its strategies before facing the Brazilian Rubro-Negro next Thursday (19), at Maracanã.
Peñarol coach, Alfredo Arias , confirmed that the team will enter the field with maximum strength against Miramar Misiones. The decision to select the main players reflects the importance of the duel for the team, which is preparing for the high-level international clash against Flamengo. Peñarol does not want to leave any room for mistakes, making the most of each match before the Libertadores semi-final.
The match against Miramar Misiones is an essential step for Peñarol. With the Uruguayan internal competition already quite fierce, the team needs to guarantee good results to remain competitive in the Uruguayan Championship. However, the match also serves as a final test for the players and the coaching staff to adjust their physical and tactical form before the big challenge against Flamengo.
The clash against Flamengo is eagerly awaited. Rubro-Negro, current champion of the Libertadores, is a strong opponent, and Peñarol will have to be in top form to face them. The Uruguayan team needs to be prepared in both tactical and physical terms to face one of the strongest clubs in the South American competition.
Football vice Marcos Braz confirms that he will talk to Mengão coach
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With the final stretch of the 2024 season approaching, Flamengo faces an important challenge after the injury to Pedro, who suffered a ruptured ligament in his left knee. The club's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, stated in an interview with "Fla TV" that he will discuss with coach Tite and his committee the possibility of seeking a new reinforcement to make up for the striker's absence.
The Flamengo see you next time Tuesday (stipulated deadline) to regularize any player who may play for the team this season. However, the options available are limited, as only athletes without a contract can be signed outside the transfer window. Braz highlighted the difficulties in finding suitable names on the market.
"The window is practically over, and the restrictions are enormous in making a signing at this time. After the window closes, it is only possible to sign players who were already without a contract before closing. This greatly reduces the options", explained the manager.
Despite speculation about possible hiring, Marcos Braz highlighted that The red and black squad already has alternatives for the position. Flamengo has, in addition to Gabigol, who must take responsibility in the attack, other players who can perform the role, such as Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can also be improvised as a center forward.
"We have three players who can play in this position. Gabigol has always solved our problems, we have Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can play the role of 9. We will analyze calmly until Tuesday and decide what is best for Flamengo", concluded Braz.
David Luiz, one of the cast's leaders, was one of the first voices to speak out publicly
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Pedro, striker of Flamengo, received messages of support from his teammates David Luiz, Léo Ortiz and Gerson after suffering a knee ligament injury. The situation generated concern at the club, as this is the second time that the number 9 has faced this type of problem in his career. The group demonstrated solidarity and unity at a critical moment, expressing words of encouragement and wishing a quick recovery for the player, who is a key player in the Red and Black squad.
This new injury represents a significant challenge both for the athlete and for the Flamengo, which depends on your skill and presence on the field to maintain a high level in competitions. Pedro, one of the main names on the team, has been through a similar situation in the past, when he faced a long and delicate recovery. Now, with this new setback, the expectation is that he will need a similar recovery period, depending on the severity confirmed by medical examinations.
Pedro already dealt with a knee injury in 2018, when he was still playing for Fluminense. On that occasion, he suffered a rupture in the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, one of the most feared injuries among high-performance athletes. The recovery process was long, keeping the striker sidelined for months, until he could return to his ideal form. Even with this adversity in the past, Pedro recovered and managed to successfully resume his career, gaining space in the Flamengo and eventually in the Brazilian National Team.
This previous experience of dealing with a serious injury could be a positive factor for Pedro now, as he has already been through a rehabilitation process and knows the physical and psychological challenges that accompany this type of recovery. However, each injury has its own particularities, and Flamengo's medical team will work to ensure he receives the best possible treatment to return safely to the pitch.
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