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Altitude. This eight-letter word was the talk of the week at Flamengo and was perhaps the one that Flamengo fans heard the most since the Libertadores group stage draw. Bogotá (2,640m) and La Paz (3,640m), two of the places always feared by Brazilians, entered the red-and-black itinerary once again in April, when they will face the Colombian Millonarios (day 2) and the Bolivian Bolívar (24th).
According to the data collected and organized by ge, Mais Querido's record with departures above 2,500 meters above sea level is not the best. In 14 official games at the top of the hill in South America, the team lost half. They won four and drew three, which is just 35.7%.
The first time at altitude wasn't scary. On October 13, 1981, in the 2,560 meters of Cochabamba, Bolivia, Flamengo beat Jorge Wilstermann 2-1 at the Félix Capriles stadium, in the second phase of the Libertadores. That great team of Zico and company did not repeat the gala performances so common at that time at sea level. Rubro-Negro used the strategy of keeping the ball and won with goals from set pieces.
The second time at altitude was not good at all. On April 8, 1983, Flamengo climbed to 3,640 meters in La Paz, Bolivia, in the group stage of the Libertadores, and lost 3-1. "All the players clearly felt the effects of the altitude", said the newspaper O Globo, at the time.
Moving on to the present, the most recent match in which Fla had to face the mountains was last year. This time in Quito, on April 5th, Rubro-Negro debuted in the Libertadores group stage against the modest Aucas, who were competing in the tournament for the first time, at the Chillogallo stadium. Because of Fla-Flu in the Carioca final in the same week, Vítor Pereira spared players at 2,850 meters of altitude and even saw his team take the lead with Matheus França, but he took a turn under pressure from the Ecuadorians in the second half.
SEE THE RESULTS OF ALL THE OTHER GAMES THAT HAPPENED UNDER THESE CONDITIONS:
- Real Potosí (BOL) 2 X 2 Flamengo
- Cienciano (PER) 0 X 3 Flamengo
- Real Potosí 2 x 1 Flamengo
- Bolívar 1 x 0 Flamengo
- Santa Fé (COL) 0 x 0 Flamengo
- San José (BOL) 0 x 1 Flamengo
- LDU (EQU) 2 x 1 Flamengo
- Del Valle (EQU) 2 x 2 Flamengo
- Del Valle 5 x 0 Flamengo
- LDU 2 x 3 Flamengo
- Del Valle 1 x 0 Flamengo< /p>
The striker has the chance to represent Mengão at the Templo Sagrado wearing the yellow jersey for the first time in his career, strengthening his ties with the stadium.
01 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
This Thursday (4), the Brazilian National Team faces Chile, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 17th round of the World Cup Qualifiers. Called up at the last minute to replace the injured Matheus Cunha, Flamengo striker Samuel Lino could appear among Carlo Ancelotti's squad .
Despite expectations, the player is likely to start the match on the bench . Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, the Italian coach is expected to use the match to conduct tests and explore alternatives for the starting lineup.
This will be Brazil 's last official match on home soil before the World Cup. Until the start of the tournament, the team will only play friendlies. The last time the national team played at Maracanã was in November 2023 , when they lost 1-0 to Argentina, with a goal by Otamendi.
Ticket sales began on August 25th, through the Bilheteria Digital website, with prices ranging from R$100 to R$320 . To purchase, fans must register their facial biometrics, which is also common for Flamengo games at the stadium.
Filipe Luís on Flamengo's Samuel Lino in the National Team: "I hope he plays at Maracanã, not in Bolivia"
At the press conference following the 1-1 draw with Grêmio, coach Filipe Luís didn't hide his satisfaction with Samuel Lino, but he did offer one caveat: he doesn't want to see the number 16 at Bolivia's altitude. "I hope he plays at Maracanã, not in Bolivia, and returns in top condition to help the team ," he said, referring to the risks of physical fatigue caused by the altitude.
Defender shared career experiences and achievements with under-15 and under-16 athletes in a Champion's Chat project at CT George Helal
01 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
In another initiative aimed at strengthening the youth academy, Mais Querido hosted a special talk this week with defender Danilo. The defender spoke with athletes from the under-15 and under-16 categories in the auditorium of the George Helal Training Center , as part of the "Champion Talk" project, coordinated by Alfredo Almeida, the youth academy director, along with Patricia Negreiros, head of the human development department.
Champion Talk aims to connect young athletes with role models who have already forged successful paths in football, reinforcing their sense of belonging to the club. Danilo's choice was no accident: the defender has won more than ten titles in his career, including the Club World Cup, two Champions Leagues, the Copa Libertadores, and the European Super Cup .
At 34, Danilo also boasts experience from two World Cups with the Brazilian national team (2018 and 2022). Recognized for his leadership on and off the field, he discussed the challenges of his career abroad, his dreams, and his goals still in progress. He expressed satisfaction with the reception of the young players.
Danilo on talks with Flamengo's young players: "A good experience"
"It was a beautiful experience to be able to share a little of my experience with the boys. I think this type of action should become constant, reducing the distance between the youth and professional levels and increasing the feeling of integration and belonging to the club and its culture . It was beautiful to see the sparkle in the boys' eyes, reviving in me a feeling of pleasure for playing football and creating an even greater connection with the colors of Flamengo," declared the defender .
During the meeting, Danilo highlighted defining moments in his career and the importance of resilience in sports . Alfredo Almeida emphasized the project's impact: "Danilo fulfilled his dream of playing for Flamengo ," he said before concluding.
" We try to show our youth athletes Danilo's journey, which wasn't easy , but he managed to achieve beyond his competence on the field. We will continue this initiative with other professional athletes so that our youth athletes can understand each one's story, the difficulties they faced and the focus they had to overcome them," said the director.
Organized returned to Maracanã after a long period away and the coach celebrated, but left a request to those present in the stands
01 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
Once again, Flamengo fans packed the Maracanã. Last Sunday (31), 64.4 thousand paying spectators, 69.4 thousand people in total, watched the 1-1 draw with Grêmio , in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Driven by the historic 8-0 victory over Vitória, the Nation created great expectations for the duel, especially with the return of Torcida Jovem Fla to the stadium.
Filipe Luís makes a request to Flamengo fans: "We ask you to come and support us"
After the match, coach Filipe Luís emphasized that support needs to go beyond excitement and that the fans' presence will be essential during the season's most difficult moments: " It's important that the Maracanã is always packed, that the fans understand we need them . That the fans push us along because this Brazilian Championship won't be easy. After a rout, and a loss as well, there's a tremendous sense of euphoria," the coach began.
"But it's important for fans to know that when they come to Maracanã, we ask them to come and support us, not just wait for another rout. We need our fans until the end; I'm sure they'll make a difference with their return (Torcida Jovem Fla)," said Filipe Luís.
With over 69,000 in attendance, Flamengo broke its own attendance record in Brazilian football in 2025. On the field, the team controlled possession and created chances, opening the scoring with Arrascaeta. However, they ultimately conceded the equalizer after Ayrton Lucas conceded a penalty in the second half.
Flamengo will now be away from Maracanã for more than two weeks due to the FIFA World Cup. The team returns to action on September 14th against Juventude at 4 pm at Alfredo Jaconi stadium, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.
The reunion with the Nation is scheduled for September 18th, at 9:30 pm, when Rubro-Negro receives Estudiantes (ARG) in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals, with the return leg the following Wednesday (25), in La Plata, Argentina.
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