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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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Player played another safe game and helped the red-black team bring 3 more points
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Flamengo debuted coach Tite this Thursday in a duel against Cruzeiro, at Mineirão. In a good performance, Rubro-Negro defeated the Minas Gerais club 2-0 and started the new coach's work on the right foot. Retained by Tite as a starter, goalkeeper Rossi performed confidently in the red-black goal. The Argentine, according to the portal 'Sofascore', was the highlight of Mais Querido in the match against Cruzeiro and had the highest score received. Check out the numbers below:< /p>
5 saves
3 saves from shots inside the box
1 game without conceding goals
100% balls saved
p>3 cuts
1/1 aerial duel won
Sofascore rating 8.1
Goalkeeper Rossi's save at the beginning of the first half was a reason for celebration by the fans of Flamengo on social media. The fans of the red-and-black club praised the move, while others considered him the best player in the duel against Cruzeiro.
With the miraculous defense, goalkeeper Rossi helped Flamengo build the score in the first half. Shortly after the play, Mengo scored the first goal with Ayrton Lucas. Afterwards, striker Pedro scored the second, from a penalty.
CLASSIFICATION SITUATION:With the victory against Cruzeiro, Flamengo reached 47 points in the Brazilian Championship classification and took second place, moving up four positions and entering the fight for the Brasileirão title once and for all.
Flamengo returns to the field next Sunday (22), against Vasco, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The game is valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship and Mais Querido is looking for three more points.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Follow the match live here:
Rubro-negro takes the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU)
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The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores continue with intense and balanced games. Last Wednesday (18), Botafogo and São Paulo played out a goalless draw at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth mentioning that the winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol (URU), who face each other on Thursday (19).
Botafogo and São Paulo played an exciting game from start to finish. In the first half, General Severiano's team dominated the actions, had more possession and shots, even hitting the São Paulo post. However, the Morumbi team managed to hold on to the result.
At the break, São Paulo grew in performance and made the match more balanced. In the complementary stage, the Rio club created two opportunities, while the São Paulo club had one. However, the result was not changed, and the match ended 0-0.
With the result in Rio de Janeiro, the The clash between Botafogo and São Paulo remains open for the return match, at Morumbi, next Wednesday (25). The winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol, who will play the first leg this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.
Therefore, Flamengo and Peñarol will play the last match of the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. The game is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time). Therefore, the expectation is for a full house. This is because Mais Querido sold more than 55 thousand tickets.
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