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14 Abr 2025 | 18:46 |
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Monday (14) marked another appearance by Rodrigo Muniz on the pitch in the Premier League. The striker, who was discovered by Flamengo, started for Fulham in the match valid for the 32nd round of the English championship, but was unable to prevent his team's defeat against Bournemouth, away from home. The match was seen as crucial for the teams' ambitions in the table.
FLASH GOAL OPENS WAY TO DEFEAT
In the first minute of the game, winger Antoine Semenyo surprised Fulham's defense and opened the scoring for the home team. The early goal affected the rhythm of the London team, who had to chase the result from the beginning, in a game that required patience and concentration. Despite the disadvantage on the scoreboard, Fulham remained more present in the attacking field throughout the match. With greater possession of the ball and a higher number of shots, the London team came up against Bournemouth's good defensive performance, who managed to manage the score until the final whistle, without conceding a goal.
TIGHT DISPUTE IN THE TABLE AFTER THE RESULT
The defeat cost Fulham dearly. With the result, Bournemouth reached the same 48 points as their opponents, but moved up to eighth place thanks to their superior goal difference. The scenario highlights the intense fight for places in the middle of the Premier League , with both clubs still dreaming of higher positions.
Rodrigo Muniz remained on the field for 57 minutes before being replaced by Raúl Jiménez . Despite not scoring, he had a prominent performance and was rated 7.2 by Sofascore, a platform specializing in football statistics. During his participation, Muniz attempted two shots — one on goal and one off target. In terms of playmaking, he attempted five passes and completed three, with a 60% success rate. The forward also had 13 actions with the ball throughout the match.
In addition to his offensive actions, Muniz showed willingness to mark. He made two tackles, won two duels on the ground and four in the air. His success rate in disputes was 100%, reinforcing his tactical role in the team even in a more advanced position. Despite the good overall score, the Brazilian striker lost possession on two occasions. These small mistakes, common in the fast pace of the Premier League, do not diminish his good performance, but point to points that need to be adjusted in the next games.
With a poor performance away from the field, the Argentine team tries to stop Mengão's momentum in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
16 Set 2025 | 18:59 |
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Estudiantes faces Flamengo this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The Argentine club arrives under pressure due to irregular results in the season and seeks to rediscover the good football of the beginning of the year to overcome one of the strongest teams in Brazil.
In 2025, the La Plata team played 36 matches, totaling 15 wins, eight draws, and 13 losses, with 42 goals scored and 40 conceded, a success rate of just over 49%. Away from home, the record is even more challenging: in 18 away matches, they have recorded just five wins, four draws, and nine losses.
On the other hand, Flamengo has maintained a solid performance at Maracanã , where they have lost only four times this season, only two of which have come against the main team. This makes the match even more difficult for the Argentine team, which will need to overcome one of the most intense atmospheres on the continent.
While performance away from La Plata is a concern, Estudiantes ' home record is positive. In 17 matches, they've won nine, drawn four, and lost four . This home strength could be an asset in the return leg, but first, the team needs to contain Flamengo 's momentum in Rio de Janeiro.
A traditional Libertadores champion, Estudiantes shares the title with River Plate as the most successful Argentine team in the competition and demonstrates experience in knockout stages. In the current edition, they lost only two matches in the group stage, against Universidad de Chile and Botafogo. In the round of 16, they eliminated Cerro Porteño after a 1-0 away win and a 0-0 draw in the return leg in La Plata.
Rubro-Negro begins its quest for a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals with sold-out tickets and a massive fan presence; the team has returns
16 Set 2025 | 18:35 |
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Flamengo begins its journey towards the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (18) . The first leg against Estudiantes (ARG) will be held at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will have a full house.
All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing an estimated attendance of around 69,000. The expectation is that the Red-Black Nation will fill every section of the stadium , transforming the Maracanã into a cauldron to push the team toward victory.
The team will have important reinforcements. Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela , who were absent last Sunday (14) against Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , trained normally this Tuesday (16) and should be available to the coach again.
Despite their returns, Rubro-Negro will remain without midfielder Jorginho, full-back Alex Sandro, and defensive midfielder Pulgar , who are still recovering. The likely lineup for the game includes: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Allan), Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
Fans will be able to watch the match live on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming). The second leg will be held next week in La Plata, Argentina, and will determine who advances to the semifinals.
Signed at zero cost, the Spaniard quickly gained a place in Mais Querido, receiving praise from the Spanish press for his recent performances.
16 Set 2025 | 18:12 |
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Despite being signed only in the last transfer window, Saúl Ñíguez has already become one of the most important players in Flamengo's squad . The Spanish midfielder arrived at the club on a free transfer and quickly established himself in the starting lineup.
Spanish newspaper Marca highlighted the athlete's rapid adaptation. " The former Atlético de Madrid player arrived at Flamengo with the mission of becoming an important player and maintaining a prominent role in the starting lineup . His adaptation didn't take long," the publication reported.
According to the publication, Saúl is experiencing "a second youth" in Brazilian football and has already established himself as a key midfielder. Despite only registering one assist in eight games , he has played a more defensive role in Filipe Luís's team.
In the victory over Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , Saúl started alongside Allan in midfield and provided the assist for Arrascaeta's goal in the 31st minute of the first half.
Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, to face Estudiantes, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Saúl Ñíguez should once again be among the starters for the red-black team.
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