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Did it work? Psychic predicts the winner of the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes game
18 Set 2025 | 10:47
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In a strategic decision, Palmeiras chose to select its reserve team in this Saturday's match (27) against Vitória, for the Brazilian Championship. The objective is to preserve the starting players for the decisive clash against Flamengo, valid for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, which will take place next Wednesday (31).
Coach Abel Ferreira explained the choice to use the reserve team, highlighting the importance of maintaining the quality and intensity of the main team for the duel against Flamengo. "We need to think strategically and save our starting players for the decisive clash against Flamengo. It is important to maintain the quality and intensity of the team, which is why we chose to use the reserve team in this game", said the coach.
LINEUP AGAINST VITÓRIA
In the match against Vitória, only Estêvão started the game as a starter, while the other ten players were considered reserves. Among them, some are in contention for places in the main team, such as midfielder Richard Ríos and striker Rony.
Palmeiras' lineup against Vitória was as follows: Marcelo Lomba; Giay, Vitor Reis, Kaiky Neves and Caio Paulista; Richard Ríos, Gabriel Menino and Maurício; Estêvão, Lázaro and Rony.
PALMEIRAS' STARTING LINEUP
The lineup considered Palmeiras' starting lineup, which will be preserved for the game against Flamengo, is made up of: Weverton; Mayke (Marcos Rocha), Gustavo Gómez, Murilo and Vanderlan; Aníbal Moreno, Zé Rafael, Felipe Anderson and Raphael Veiga; Estêvão and Flaco López (Rony).
EXPECTATION FOR THE CONFRONTATION
Abel Ferreira's decision reflects the importance of the next clash against Flamengo in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brazil. Palmeiras seeks to advance in the competition and, to do so, is betting on the strength of its main squad. The strategy of sparing the starters in the Brazilian Championship aims to ensure that the players are in their best physical and technical shape for the decisive duel.
Rubro-Negro faces the Argentines at Maracanã at 9:30 pm for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, with important returns and doubts in the squad
18 Set 2025 | 11:27 |
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The Brazilian Championship's undisputed leader, Flamengo, returns to the field this Thursday (18) to face Estudiantes in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, with live broadcast on ESPN. The return duel is scheduled for September 25, at Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata, also at 9:30 pm.
Coach Filipe Luís will have some key reinforcements. Varela and Bruno Henrique, who missed the win against Juventude, are available, as is Léo Ortiz, who served a suspension in the last round of the Brasileirão . Alex Sandro and Jorginho, on the other hand, are still doubtful, as they have been undergoing physical therapy and will have their status determined shortly before the match.
Eduardo Domínguez's team will be without González Pirez and Edwuin Cetré, both injured. Even so, 27 players traveled to Rio de Janeiro for the match. The final training session took place at Fluminense's training center in the city's West Zone . In the round of 16, Estudiantes advanced by defeating Cerro Porteño 1-0 on aggregate.
FLAMENGO (Coach: Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela (Emerson Royal), Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saul, De La Cruz (Jorginho) and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro and Samuel Lino.
ESTUDIATES (Coach: Eduardo Domínguez): Muslera; Román Gómez, Santiago Núñez, Facundo Rodríguez and Santiago Arzamendia; Ascacíbar, Gabriel Neves, Amondarain and Medina; Tiago Palacios and Guido Carrillo.
With all tickets sold, the quarterfinals are expected to surpass 69,447 fans and record the highest attendance in 2025.
18 Set 2025 | 11:07 |
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Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other this Thursday (17), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Fans of both teams have sold out their tickets and promise a huge party in the stands , worthy of a decisive clash in the main club tournament in South America.
Flamengo is expected to break the attendance record in Brazil in 2025. The current record is held by the Rio de Janeiro club itself, which drew 69,447 fans in its draw with Grêmio in the Brazilian Championship . With high demand for tickets and the atmosphere of the final, the number is projected to be surpassed this Thursday.
Maracanã has a capacity of approximately 78,000 fans, making it the largest stadium in the country. However, due to mandatory separation between fans, not all seats are available . Even so, Flamengo usually reaches nearly 70,000 attendance when it reaches its record attendance, which is expected for this match.
Rubro-Negro reached the quarterfinals after eliminating Internacional , while Estudiantes advanced by defeating Cerro Porteño. The semifinal spot will be decided in the second leg in Argentina next week.
The defender was one of the striker's best friends while he was still in the squad and sees the situation with the coach as positive.
18 Set 2025 | 11:06 |
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Pedro faced behavioral issues under Filipe Luís at Flamengo and, at one point, was even left off the roster. However, the striker regained his place in the squad and was once again decisive. David Luiz came to the defense of the number 9, praising his teammate and responding to criticism .
David Luiz on the controversy between Pedro and Filipe Luís at Flamengo: "Nobody trains for a week and then starts scoring a goal"
"Pedro is an incredible player and a wonderful person. A friend, a brother. Often, in football and in life, people like to label others. They did that with Rodinei, treating him as a character and not as a player. With Pedro, they say he doesn't like training. But that's not the case . No one trains for a week and then scores goals. He was already dedicated beforehand," the defender said in an interview with LANCE!.
According to David Luiz, the relationship between Pedro and Filipe Luís improved after the incident became public . Since then, the striker has returned to Flamengo 's starting lineup and has been instrumental in scoring important goals.
" After this public issue with Filipe, face-to-face dialogue became easier . Pedro is pure, he speaks his mind, and this helps us understand how to support him. Suddenly, he's back to doing what he always did: scoring goals. He deserves it, because he works for it. If he didn't work, he wouldn't have the numbers he's putting up," he added.
Pedro trained normally during the week and is confirmed among Filipe Luís' options for the duel this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, against Estudiantes (ARG), for the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
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