The number 18 was booked in both matches
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0The Flamengotakes the field today against Peñarol in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores with a single player at risk of suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards: Nicolás de la Cruz. The Uruguayan midfielder, an important part of the squad, will be suspended for tonight's match. This means that, if he receives a yellow card during the game, he will be automatically suspended from the second leg, which will be played in Montevideo, Uruguay, in the team's next match in the competition.
This is a situation which creates some tension for Flamengoand for the player himself, as a possible absence of De la Cruz in the second game could be a significant absence. The Rio club needs to guarantee a positive result at home to travel to Montevideo with a margin of advantage. Furthermore, they will need to think about their strategy if De la Cruz receives the card and cannot play in Uruguay, which could impact the team's dynamics.
Nicolás de la Cruz is a crucial player for Flamengo's scheme. His playing style, marked by intensity, good marking ability and offensive skills, makes him a key player in midfield. He is an athlete who, in addition to helping defensively, also stands out for creating plays and participating in decisive plays. His absence would be a blow for the team, which would need to rethink its formation for the second match against Peñarol
The pressure on the player during today's game will be enormous. It is not easy for an athlete to perform knowing that one mistake could leave him out of a decisive game. This tension could affect De la Cruz's performance, especially in a game as important and high-level as a Libertadores quarter-final.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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0Tite 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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0Flamengo 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.
Watch the match live here:
Suspended for the amount of yellow cards, athlete will be out of FLA X FLU
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0Ayrton Lucas is not available for coach Jorge Sampaoli in today's game (16). The player is suspended after accumulating three yellow cards in the Brasileirão. The last penalty imposed on Flamengo's side took place in a match for the 14th round of the tournament, last Saturday (7). The team faced Palmeiras on the occasion and managed to win. Before that match, Ayrton had already been cautioned in the clashes against Bahia and Cruzeiro. The third card puts you on auto-suspend.
Without Ayrton Lucas, coach Jorge Sampaoli has two options for Flamengo's starting lineup. The first is Filipe Luís, who is also a full-back and has regained minutes under the command of the Argentine coach. The other idea, also used by the coach on several occasions, is the entry of Léo Pereira into the position.
This Sunday's game for the Brazilian Championship is worth the 15th round and is against Fluminense. The classic is not only important for emotional and historical reasons, but Mengão's placement on the leaderboard is at stake. Holding the second position, Mais Querido needs to reduce the advantage of the current leader, Botafogo. They are 13 points apart.
Furthermore, Fluminense is in fourth place in the Brasileirão. With 24 points, the tricolor is just 2 points behind the rubro-negro (with 26 points). A victory for Flu would give it Flamengo's position.
Without Ayrton Lucas, coach Jorge Sampaoli has two options for Flamengo's starting lineup. The first is Filipe Luís, who is also a full-back and has regained minutes under the command of the Argentine coach. The other idea, also used by the coach on several occasions, is the entry of Léo Pereira in the position.
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