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It's going to be packed! Mineirão could receive a large crowd for Flamengo x Cruzeiro - check it out

After an away win, Cruzeiro asks the stadium to increase its capacity for the clash with Rubro-Negro, the most beloved team runs out of tickets allocated

The expectation is a full house on Sunday, with a massive presence of the Red-Black Nation and Cruzeiro fans at Mineirão. (Instagram)
The expectation is a full house on Sunday, with a massive presence of the Red-Black Nation and Cruzeiro fans at Mineirão. (Instagram)

02 Mai 2025 | 11:43 |

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Cruzeiro decided to increase the crowd forecast for the match after the victory over Vila Nova, in the Copa do Brasil, in Goiânia. The result excited the board, fans and coaching staff, who see the duel with Flamengo as a thermometer to measure the team's strength at the beginning of the season.


CRUISE AIMS PLANNING


Initially, the club's plans were for around 40,000 people to attend, a standard number for medium-sized matches at Mineirão. However, the situation changed quickly, and the board requested the release of two other areas, which raised the expected attendance to 57,500 people.


DECISION HAS BEEN COMMUNICATED

The decision was officially communicated to the consortium that manages Mineirão this Thursday (2), and is already included in the new operational plan for the weekend event. Tickets are expected to sell out in the next few hours. Flamengo fans, in turn, guaranteed their presence. The club bought the total amount intended for visitors and sold tickets for the Orange Upper and Purple Upper sectors of the stadium. Tickets range from R$55 (half price) to R$170 (full price), depending on the location.



Even though they are playing away from home, the expectation is that around 5,000 red-and-black fans will be present at the stadium. The Nation, as usual, should mark its territory in Belo Horizonte with audio and visual support. The duel between Cruzeiro and Flamengo is considered one of the most traditional in Brazilian football. The teams have played historic matches in different competitions, such as the Copa do Brasil finals and decisive duels in the Brasileirão itself.


On the field, Flamengo is recovering in the championship and is looking to consolidate a positive sequence to stay in the front tier. Cruzeiro, on the other hand, is trying to establish itself as a candidate for the G-6, taking advantage of the good atmosphere created by Nicolás Larcamón. With the release of new sectors and the high demand, the duel promises to be an atmosphere typical of big games at Mineirão. Security is expected to be reinforced with a special operation plan by the Minas Gerais Military Police.


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Flamengo finalizes preparations to face Vitória in the Brasileirão

With an almost complete squad and a favorable record, the Rio de Janeiro team is trying to extend its lead against the Bahian team at Maracanã.

Lamengo completes preparations to face Vitória at Maracanã in the 21st round of the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Lamengo completes preparations to face Vitória at Maracanã in the 21st round of the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

24 Ago 2025 | 21:00 |

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Flamengo concluded this Sunday (24) its preparation for the match against Vitóri , valid for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Current leader of the competition with 43 points, Mais Querido seeks another victory to remain firm at the top of the table.


Coach Filipe Luís led the final training session at Ninho do Urubu and will have virtually the entire squad available. The only confirmed absence is Erick Pulgar, who continues recovering from surgery on his right foot.


HISTORICAL RETROSPECT


Flamengo and Vitória have faced each other 66 times in history, with the Rio de Janeiro team clearly dominating. Mengão has won 40 matches, drawn 16 times, and lost only 10 times. In the first round of this year's Brasileirão, Flamengo won 2-1 at Barradão Stadium, with goals from Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique.

Besides their positive track record, the current momentum also favors the Rio de Janeiro team. After securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals by eliminating Internacional, Filipe Luís's team is on a roll to maintain its lead in the Brasileirão. The team has 43 points, two more than second-place Cruzeiro, who won last Saturday to reach 41 points.


FLAMENGO'S PROBABLE LINEUP

The duel takes place this Monday at 9 pm, broadcast on SporTV and Premiere . Check out the probable lineups: Rossi; Varela (Royal), Léo Ortiz (Danilo), Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saúl, Arrascaeta, Plata (Luiz Araújo), Samuel Lino and Pedro.


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Flamengo vs Vitória - where to watch, probable lineup and game time for the Brasileirão

The Rio de Janeiro team, the leader of the Brasileirão, is looking for a win to maintain its lead at the top, while the Bahia team is trying to react after five games without a win.

Flamengo and Vitória face off at Maracanã in the 21st round of the Brasileirão, with more than 50,000 fans expected at the stadium - photo: reproduction
Flamengo and Vitória face off at Maracanã in the 21st round of the Brasileirão, with more than 50,000 fans expected at the stadium - photo: reproduction

24 Ago 2025 | 18:55 |

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Flamengo and Vitória take to the field this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast live on Sportv and Premiere channels , ensuring wide coverage for fans.


A large crowd is expected at the stadium. Buoyed by their good form and their U-20 World Cup victory last Saturday, the red-and-blacks are promising to pack the stands. As of Monday morning, around 40,000 tickets had already been sold , with an expected attendance of over 50,000.


ISOLATED LEADER OF THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP


Flamengo comes into the match on a high after securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals by eliminating Internacional. In the Brasileirão, the team has 43 points and sits atop the competition , two points ahead of second-place Cruzeiro, who won their match last Saturday to reach 41 points.

For this round, the team will be without Erick Pulgar, who is still recovering from surgery on his right foot. The midfielder is the only absence confirmed by coach Filipe Luís , who is expected to maintain the core of the starting lineup.


VICTORY FACES PRESSURE

Vitória is going through a difficult time in the league. Under Fábio Carille's leadership, the team hasn't won in five matches and entered the relegation zone in the last round. In their last match, despite leading 2-0 against Juventude, they ended up conceding a draw at home.

CHECK OUT EVERYTHING ABOUT THE MATCH

📆 Date and time: Monday, August 25th, at 9:00 PM (Brasília time)

📍 Location: Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro

📺 Broadcast: Sportv and Premiere

🟨 Referee: Luis Fernandes de Lima (MG)

🚩 Assistants: Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira (MG) and Leonardo Henrique Pereira (MG)

🖥️ VAR: Marco Aurélio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)

FLAMENGO X VITÓRIA LINEUPS

FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Royal), Leo Ortiz (Danilo), Leo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Jorginho, Saul, Arrascaeta, Plata (Luiz Araujo), Samuel Lino and Pedro.

VICTORY (Coach: Fabio Carille): Lucas Arcanjo; Lucas Braga (Edu), Lucas Halter, Ze Marcos and Ramon; Ricardo Ryller (Willian Oliveira), Pepê and Ronald (Aitor Cantalapiedra); Erick, Osvaldo and Renato Kayzer.


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Flamengo star Iago attracts interest from European teams

The 20-year-old defender drew inquiries from clubs in England and Belgium, but Flamengo rejected Bahia's official offer because they believed the athlete

Defender Iago, a standout in the U-20 World Cup, has sparked interest from clubs in Europe and Brazil - photo: reproduction
Defender Iago, a standout in the U-20 World Cup, has sparked interest from clubs in Europe and Brazil - photo: reproduction

24 Ago 2025 | 18:42 |

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Protagonist in Flamengo's U-20 world championship , won last Saturday (23), defender Iago entered the radar of European clubs. According to information from the “GE” portal, teams such as Everton and Brentford, from England , as well as Club Brugge, from Belgium, carried out inquiries for the player.


Despite the interest, none of these teams have formalized an offer. The only concrete offer received so far came from Bahia, at the request of coach Rogério Ceni. The northeastern club submitted a proposal of €2 million (approximately R$12.8 million) , in addition to offering a 20% stake in a future sale. Bahia, however, declined the offer and reiterated that Iago is not available for negotiations.


HOW IAGO BECAME PROMINENT


Iago was decisive in the final against Barcelona (ESP) at the Maracanã Stadium. Mengão was trailing 2-1 and the title seemed to be slipping away, until, in the final minutes, Daniel Sales sent a long ball into the box. The ball found Iago's head, which he lobbed over the goalkeeper, taking the decision to penalties , where the Rio de Janeiro team secured the title.

At 20, Iago still has important commitments in the U-20 category before a possible transition to the main squad. In 2025, he will compete in the U-20 Carioca Championship and the U-20 Copa do Brasil. His successful career includes titles such as the U-17 Copa do Brasil, the U-17 Supercopa do Brasil, the U-20 Brazilian Championship, the U-20 South American Championship, and two U-20 Libertadores titles.


FLAMENGO PLANS TO EXPAND PARTICIPATION

The defender's current contract runs until December 2026, and Flamengo is expected to renew his contract to keep him in the long-term project . However, the situation is being monitored by Volta Redonda, the club that developed Iago in the U-15s and still holds 40% of his economic rights. Currently, Flamengo owns 60% and is considering acquiring an additional 10% for approximately R$500,000.


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