MILLONARIOS, FLAMENGO'S 1st RIVAL IN LIBERTADORES, HAS NOT PLAYED IN THE GROUP STAGE FOR 7 YEARS

Last Sunday (1), Flamengo and Corinthians were involved in great confusion in a match valid for the 25th round of the Brasileirão. In this way, the clubs were denounced by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) and even the ball boys were involved.

At the end of the match, Yuri Alberto violently tackled Wesley, the winger of More Dear< /a>. Thus, the red and black players attacked the attacker to demand violence. Thus, the athletes from the São Paulo team entered the field and widespread confusion ensued, culminating in three expulsions.

In addition to the players and two teams, ball boys from the Neo Química Arena were also reported. This is because the professionals were late in returning the balls, hampering the progress of the match. In the first half, the referee signaled another ten minutes of stoppage time, but the game barely progressed. Thus, the fine can reach R$ 100 thousand.

Flamengo and Corinthians were framed in article 206. The complaint is valid due to the delay of both teams in the progress of the match. Thus, the punishment for such an act varies from R$100 to R$1,000. Clubs can also be included in 257.

“It is believed that the disorder reached significant proportions, making it extremely difficult to identify everyone involved. The incident, undeniably, went beyond the limits of a regular football match, compromising the discipline and ethics of the sport, receiving widespread social disapproval”, says the excerpt from the complaint.

Last Wednesday (4), Pedro tore the ligament in his left knee during Brazilian National Team and will only return to the pitch in 2025. Top scorer in the Flamengoin the season , the player spoke out this past Friday (6) to talk about the injury.

"Passing by to thank all of you, who sent me messages during this period. I received countless messages from players, teammates, profession, from all the fans. This affection makes me very grateful, very happy, and motivates me even more to do my best in recovery. , a difficult moment. But I have the peace that surpasses all understanding", said Pedro, in a video published on the athlete's Instagram.

In addition to highlighting that he is sad about having to sit out the season, Pedro also made it clear that he will take advantage of the time away from the pitch to be closer to his family. Remembering that the attacker recently became a father after the birth of his two daughters, twins, in August.

"The word says that God's will is good, perfect and pleasant. So, we often I don't understand, but we don't really need to understand. We have to trust in God's purposes. Without a doubt, God will give me the strength to overcome this moment, to face this process. my family, my two princesses. Thank you for all your support, for your strength. I will do my best to come back even stronger", added the player.

Flamengo is waiting for Pedro's left knee to lose swelling so it can schedule the striker's surgery. Therefore, after the procedure, the player must spend six to ten months recovering before resuming work to return to the field.

Flamengo beat Nova Iguaçu 3-0 and got their hands on the Campeonato Carioca cup. However, Mais Querido has already turned the key and focuses its attention on the duel with Millonarios (COL), for the Libertadores. The Disney Group even prepared special coverage for the confrontation. ESPN decided to bring a special broadcast to the fans of Flamengo. Not surprisingly, the pre-game starts at 6:15 pm (Brasília time), with commentators Paulo Calçade and reporter Mendel Bydlowski participating directly from Colombia.

So, from 7pm (Brasília time), narrator Rogério Vaughan takes command with the company of Zinho, Calçade and arbitration analyst Carlos Simon. Furthermore, it is important to highlight that ESPN will promote a special live after the clash between Flamengo and Millonarios, on YouTube.

Another big highlight will be in streaming, with the Multicam of Millionários x Flamengo on Star+. The platform will have the Multicam signal, so red and black fans can follow the match in a different way, with several exclusive angles. The attraction, which is exclusive and will have the participation of William Tavares and Vitor Birner.

The Millonarios team won its place in the Libertadores 2024 for being the current champion of the Torneo Apertura in Colombia in 2023. In 2024, the team led by coach Alberto Gamero won the Colombian Super Cup against Junior Barranquilla, but occupies only eighth place in the national league, with 19 points, ten behind leader Tolima.

Mais Querido comes in a great start to the season where he hasn't suffered any defeat and conceded just 1 goal in 13 games. Furthermore, the team led by Tite has already secured a 3-0 score in the first game against Carioca, thus practically putting one hand on the cup in the regional tournament.