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The match marked the debut of the red-black team from Rio in the Copa Libertadores da América.
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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.
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 challengeFlamengo 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.
Shirt 14 is being monitored by the Medical Department
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Flamengo continues to wait for the return of Arrascaeta, who has been sidelined since August 18th, when he suffered an injury to his left thigh. The number 14 is being monitored by the club's Medical Department and his return to the field is still uncertain for the decisive clash against Bahia, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The game will take place on September 12th, at 9:45 pm, at Maracanã.
Arrascaeta has not yet started the transition phase to the field, remaining under the care of Flamengo's medical department. With less than a week to go until the match, the club is racing against time to count on the return of the Uruguayan star. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the player is in the final stage of recovery and there is an expectation that he will begin the physical transition next Monday (09).
IMPACT OF INJURIES IN THE SECOND HALF
An undisputed starter at Flamengo and frequently called up for the Uruguayan national team, Arrascaeta has faced physical problems throughout the seasons, especially in the second half, when the calendar becomes more intense. Since 2019, the midfielder has suffered 70% of his injuries after June, totaling 20 absences for Flamengo, 14 of them from that period.
In the first match of the quarter-finals against Bahia, Flamengo won 1-0 away from home, with a goal from Bruno Henrique. With this result, Rubro-Negro can even draw at Maracanã to guarantee their place in the tournament's semifinals. The team hopes to count on Arrascaeta, but is also preparing alternatives to make up for his possible absence.
Flamengo still has some doubts for the clash, but the likely lineup has names like: Rossi, Wesley (Varela), Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar (Léo Ortiz), Allan, Gerson, Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Gabigol (Arrascaeta).
Philadelphia Eagles beat Green Bay Packers 34-29 at Neo Química Arena
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Friday (6) marked a historic moment for American football fans in Brazil. For the first time, the NFL held an official game in the country, pitting the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers teams against each other. The event, which took place at the Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo, celebrated the expansion of the American league into Brazilian territory.
The Philadelphia Eagles emerged victorious in the duel against the Green Bay Packers, with a thrilling 34-29 comeback, being the first team to triumph on Brazilian soil in an official NFL game.
Among the highlights of the event, Eagles player C.J. Gardner-Johnson took advantage of the post-game moment to interact with fans and, in a symbolic gesture, received a Flamengo Imperadores shirt, a team from American football linked to the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo.
The history of Flamengo in American football began on May 17, 2013, when the club signed a partnership with the Imperadores team, resulting in the creation of Flamengo Futebol Americano. Since then, the red-black club has stood out on the national sports scene. In 2017, the team adopted the name Flamengo Imperadores, consolidating itself as one of the great forces of American football in Brazil.
In 2018, Flamengo Imperadores won the Carioca American Football Championship, beating Vasco in the final and asserting its supremacy in the sport in the state.
In addition to seeking supremacy in American football, Flamengo continues its successful campaign in field football. The club is in contention for the three main titles of the season: Copa do Brasil, Libertadores and Campeonato Brasileiro. The team's next commitment is for the Copa do Brasil, where they will face Bahia in the quarter-finals, on Thursday (12), at Maracanã.
Ecuadorian was regularized and can play his first match in a classic at Maracanã
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Gonzalo Plata is already regularized by Flamengo< /a>. The name of the Ecuadorian player was included in the CBF's Daily Newsletter (BID) this Monday (02). Unlike Alex Sandro and Carlos Alcaraz, who were regularized last week, Plata still needed to resolve issues related to the work visa in order to be registered.
Now, with his name on the IDB, the attacker is preparing to do his debut for Flamengo. The expectation is that Gonzalo Plata will be available to coach Tite in the classic against Vasco, scheduled for September 15th (Sunday), in the 26th round of the Brasileirão. The game will take place at Maracanã, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time). At the beginning of September, the FIFA Date takes place 2024, the period in which the teams return to the field. Brazil will face Ecuador on the 6th of September, at Couto Pereira, in Curitiba, and on the 10th, they will play against Paraguay, in Asunción. With this, Gonzalo Plata will have enough time to prepare for his debut for Flamengo. It is worth mentioning that the number 45 started training last Saturday (31), one day after arriving in Rio de Janeiro. REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE With the signing of Gonzalo Plata, the Flamengo closed a package of four reinforcements in this transfer window. The club brought two attackers, a midfielder and a left-back. The first reinforcement was Michael, who, like Plata, also played in Arab football. Then, Rubro-Negro made official the arrival of full-back Alex Sandro, who had a crucial role in hiring the third reinforcement, Carlos Alcaraz.
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