WORRYING... FLAMENGO AND ATLÉTICO-MG STILL HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SCORE IN THE WOMEN'S BRASILEIRÃO

Having a qualified squad and a competitive team is great. However, in addition to the advantages, there are also disadvantages, and one of them is the number of games that a top club has in the Brazilian and South American seasons.

Now, with the tables and dates already officially released, both by the CBF and Conmebol, Flamengo is already starting to face its first challenge: planning its logistics for the Brasileirão and Libertadores, tournaments that start on close dates and alternate during the weeks.

The Rio de Janeiro team will kick off the Brazilian Championship by hosting Internacional on March 29 in Rio de Janeiro. The Libertadores will kick off on April 3 against Deportivo Táchira in San Cristóbal, Venezuela. The round trip will cover 14,254 km.

After the international match, Flamengo will visit Vitória, in Salvador, in the Northeast region of the country, on April 6th and, after these trips, will host Central Córdoba on April 9th at Maracanã. A more relaxed route, as the flights are chartered as part of the club's internal policy. This route covers 3,238 km round trip.

Then, he will travel to Rio Grande do Sul, to face Grêmio on April 13 in Porto Alegre. Again, it is understood that the chartered flight will land in Rio and only then depart for the destination the day before, where it will travel another 3,102 km, between there and back.

In addition, there will be a sequence of two games in the Brazilian Championship. After a true marathon, Flamengo will host Juventude, at Maracanã, on April 16th and in Rio. Then, they will face a classic against Vasco.

In addition, the cast and coaching staff will travel with their oxygen cylinders to Quito, at an altitude of 2850m, to face LDU on April 22. After returning to Rio, another 13,170km will be covered there and back.

Therefore, in 25 days, Flamengo will have covered around 33,764km*, in short intervals of recovery and training. During this period, it will play at least eight times, which gives an average of one game every three days, going from the South to the Northeast, from the Southeast to other countries.

The hierarchy at Real Madrid has undergone significant changes following the arrival of Kylian Mbappé . Previously a central player in the team, Vini Jr , formerly of Flamengo , now sees his role reduced , taking a secondary role, as does Rodrygo .

New dynamics in the Merengue attack

According to the newspaper Sport, the Spanish club sees Mbappé and Bellingham as the pillars of the future. The duo has become the team's offensive reference, and Vini Jr has lost credibility behind the scenes. Despite this, there are no personal problems between the Brazilian and the Frenchman – on the contrary, the two maintain a good relationship off the field. However, on the pitch, the adaptation between them has not yet occurred in the best way.

The leader that Florentino Pérez wanted

Mbappé's rise at Real Madrid is also due to his maturation as a player . According to the publication, the Frenchman displays a more mature and committed behavior , something that Vini Jr has not yet managed to achieve in the eyes of Florentino Pérez.

Another name that has gained popularity behind the scenes is Bellingham, seen as a natural leader despite his young age (21 years old). This factor also influences the board's preference , which seeks to build a team with a strong global image, where the Europeans have an advantage over the South Americans.

What will be the future of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo?

Even with the loss of prominence, Vini Jr and Rodrygo continue to be valued in the market . English clubs are monitoring the situation and see the number 11 as a player to be the star of a new project, while the Saudi market is willing to invest heavily in the former Flamengo player .

Despite this, both want to stay at Real Madrid and remain committed to the club. The board, in turn, hopes that both understand that the team's hierarchy is clear and that they will need to adapt to the new scenario within the squad.

The 2025 season of Brazilian women's football kicks off with a big clash between Flamengo and São Paulo . The teams will face each other this Monday, March 24, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Luso Brasileiro Stadium in Rio de Janeiro , for the first round of the Brasileirão Feminino. With free entry, the match promises to be a spectacle for fans and will be broadcast live on SporTV.

Under the command of coach Maurício Salgado, Mengão starts the competition looking for a solid performance, while São Paulo, coached by Thiago Viana, tries to maintain the momentum of last season. In 2024, Tricolor Paulista got the better of the last meeting between the teams, winning 1-0 in the semifinal of the Women's Super Cup, played at Vila Belmiro.

The history between the teams is marked by balanced clashes and consistent campaigns within the national football elite. Both clubs have never been relegated in the competition, increasing the expectation for a high-level duel right at the start of the championship.

PROBABLE LINEUPS AND PLAYERS WHO COULD DECIDE THE MATCH

Among Mengão 's highlights, striker Cristiane emerges as one of the main offensive references, while defender Agustina Barroso guarantees solidity in the defensive sector. On the São Paulo side, the team should maintain the base that was successful in 2024, counting on names like Giovanna Crivelari and Carlinha to try to surprise the Rio team.

The first round is always decisive in setting the tone for the competition, and both Flamengo and São Paulo want to start off on the right foot, with an eye on the fight for the top positions in the table.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO X SÃO PAULO LIVE FOR THE FIRST ROUND OF THE BRAZILIAN WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP

Fans from all over Brazil will be able to watch the match live on the closed channel SporTV, which will broadcast the match starting at 9:30 pm. For those who prefer to watch online, the game will also be available via streaming on Globoplay, with a subscription.