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PEDRO SCORES PENALTY AND FLAMENGO IS IN A DRAW WITH MILLIONARIOS IN THE LIBERTADORES DEBUT

The match marked the debut of the red-black team from Rio in the Copa Libertadores da América.

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Marcelo Cortes/CRF

02 Abr 2024 | 20:24 |

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The wait is finally over. This is because Flamengo debuted in the Copa Libertadores in 2024. In search of Tetra, Tite and his team went to Colombia, and this Tuesday they faced Millonarios, the home team. In this sense, the Rio team, despite coming out ahead, ended up conceding a 1-1 draw, thus avoiding a winning debut and bringing home only 1 point.




SUMMARY


Flamengo could have opened the scoring at the beginning of the game, with a very clear chance wasted by Viña, at El Campín, in Bogotá. However, those who had the most chances to leave the field with the advantage in the first half were Millonarios, especially in aerial plays. Cataño sent it out twice almost in the small area. Castro then headed against the post after a cross from Alfonzo. On the rebound, with Rossi beaten, Vásques shot out. Apart from Viña's chance, one of Tite's changes for this Tuesday's game, Flamengo made little threat to Montero's goal, going into half-time with the score 0-0.

At half-time, Tite made a change. Igor Jesus felt the game and had a lot of difficulties in the first half. So, the coach removed the boy and added Allan. Therefore, Flamengo paced the match, without rushing in the final stage, without suffering any scares, at least in the first moments.


With 15 minutes, penalty for Flamengo. When charged, Pedro hit safely and opened the score. Mengão with an advantage. When Flamengo seemed to have victory in hand, after all, they had one more player, Millonarios drew. Rubro-Negro made a mistake with the ball, so Rivaldo, from the Colombian team, left Erick Pulgar on the ground and crossed. Thus, Daniel Ruiz had the peace of mind to equalize, in the 34th minute.

Even with a numerical advantage, Flamengo was unable to control the game and suffered some scares in the match. However, Millonarios lacked the skill and quality to turn the game around. Therefore, the two teams were 1-1 in the debut of the Copa Libertadores da América.

What now?

With the draw at altitude, Flamengo has 1 point in the competition, as do Millonarios, that is, also tied in group E. 

Next challenge

Flamengo now the key to the second game of the Carioca Championship final. In this sense, they face Nova Iguaçu at Maracanã, with a 3-0 advantage in the first leg. The duel that could give Tite his first cup at Flamengo, will take place next Sunday, at 5pm.


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Check out Vitória's likely lineup against Flamengo in the Brasileirão

Mengão hosts Leão this Monday (25) and coach Fábio Carille will have to find solutions to line up the team amid the absences

Check out Vitória's likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Brasileirão - Photo: Victor Ferreira/EC Vitória
Check out Vitória's likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Brasileirão - Photo: Victor Ferreira/EC Vitória

25 Ago 2025 | 15:00 |

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Vitória ended this Sunday (24) the preparation to face Flamengo , in a game scheduled for this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship . Check out the details of Leão:


RETURNS AND DEFAULTS


Midfielder Willian Oliveira has recovered from a knee injury and is back at the disposal of coach Fábio Carille . Zé Marcos and Ronald are also back after suspensions. Defender Neris will be out of the squad after being sent off against Juventude and is serving an automatic suspension.


The medical department remains full : Claudinho, Cáceres, Jamerson, Baralhas, Rúben Ismael, and Romarinho are still recovering, while Matheuzinho is in physical transition. Given the high number of injuries, Carille named three youngsters from the youth academy: defender Andrei, defensive midfielder Edenilson, and midfielder Wendell.

PROBABLE LINEUP


With the many absences, the tendency is for Vitória to enter the field against Flamengo with: Lucas Arcanjo; Edu (or Lucas Braga), Lucas Halter, Zé Marcos and Ramon; Ricardo Ryller (or Willian Oliveira), Ronald and Cantalapiedra (or Pepê); Erick, Osvaldo and Renato Kayzer.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Vitória has 19 points from 20 games and is in the relegation zone of the Brasileirão . During Sunday's training session, the team performed warm-ups, tactical and technical exercises focusing on possession, and defensive set-piece drills. The goalkeepers participated in position-specific drills.



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Will Flamengo still make signings this summer? The club has priorities.

Mengão signed four players in the current transfer market opening and fans are waiting to find out if they will have new arrivals.

Flamengo should not make any more signings in the current window as it understands that the current squad is sufficient - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo should not make any more signings in the current window as it understands that the current squad is sufficient - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

25 Ago 2025 | 14:44 |

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Brazilian football's second transfer window is in its final stretch and closes on September 2. With only ten days remaining, the question fans are asking is: will Flamengo still make new signings or could it lose players ?


REINFORCEMENTS IN THE SEASON


So far, Flamengo has brought in four players this summer: Emerson Royal, Saúl, Carrascal, and Samuel Lino . Previously, during a special period for the Club World Cup, they had already signed midfielder Jorginho. The internal assessment is that the investments were satisfactory, strengthening areas considered lacking and giving Filipe Luís more options.


NEW HIRES?

The board isn't considering the arrival of new players in this final stretch. Some positions are still being monitored: goalkeeper, center-back, and center-forward . However, the football management team, led by executive José Boto, plans to postpone these changes until the end of the season.


  • Goalkeeper: the idea is to hire a replacement for Rossi, as Matheus Cunha has a contract until the end of the year and has a contract with Cruzeiro from 2026.
  • Center forward: This position is being carefully evaluated. Pedro has once again excelled, Wallace Yan has shown improvement, and even without Juninho's emergence, there are alternatives like Bruno Henrique and Plata to improvise.
  • Defender: Considered the biggest need. Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira played practically the entire season without rest. Despite Danilo's recovery and the options available to youngsters João Victor, Cleiton, and even Iago (under-20), the board plans to reinforce the defense only at the end of the year, already anticipating possible departures.
FINAL SCENARIO

With no negotiations underway, Flamengo is unlikely to sign any more players until the window closes . The priority now is the December transfer window, when the club is expected to move primarily to strengthen its defense.



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A full house! Check out the latest partial ticket sales for Flamengo vs. Vitória

Fans promise a big party at Maracanã to support the Brasileirão leader, while the Bahia team tries to escape the relegation zone

Flamengo fans promise to fill the Maracanã against Vitória, with more than 50 thousand tickets sold - photo: reproduction
Flamengo fans promise to fill the Maracanã against Vitória, with more than 50 thousand tickets sold - photo: reproduction

25 Ago 2025 | 14:43 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, to face Vitória in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. The expectation is a full house: around 50 thousand tickets have already been sold in advance. So far, only the North Sector is sold out, but the other sectors remain available.


Those wishing to attend the game can purchase tickets through the official website ingressos.flamengo.com.br . Prices range from R$80 (R$40 half-price) to R$400 (R$200 half-price), with special discounts for club members. Attendance is projected to exceed 50,000, ensuring a decisive atmosphere at the Sacred Temple.


ISOLATED LEADER OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP


Flamengo comes into the match in excellent form, sitting atop the table with 43 points. Under Filipe Luís, the team has a six-game unbeaten streak in the Brasileirão. Furthermore, last week, the team secured a spot in the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals by eliminating Internacional, an opponent they had previously defeated 3-1 at Beira-Rio, solidifying their strong run this season.

VICTORY IN THE DANGEROUS ZONE


Vitória, meanwhile, is fighting to escape the relegation zone. The Bahian team sits in 17th place with 19 points and is coming off a 2-2 draw with Juventude at Barradão Stadium. Prior to that, they suffered a 2-0 loss to São Paulo at Morumbis Stadium . The task is daunting, but the team is banking on the need to score points to bounce back in the competition.

PROBABLE 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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