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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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In a press conference, the coach clarified the situation of each athlete
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After Flamengo's 2-0 victory over Bolívar, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores, coach Tite denied rumors that four players had left the match injured. In a press conference, Tite clarified the situation of each athlete and pointed out Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar as the only one with a more serious muscle problem.
Tite addressed the cases of the players who were mentioned after the match. According to the coach, Gerson, Nico De La Cruz and Varela only had cramps. Pulgar was the only one to suffer an adductor injury, which makes him the main concern for the next commitments. “Gerson had a cramp, Erick (Pulgar) felt his adductor, Nico (De La Cruz) also had a cramp, and Varela had cramps in both calves”, said Tite.
O Flamengo is now preparing for the next challenge: a classic against Botafogo, scheduled for this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Nilton Santos Stadium. Léo Pereira highlighted the importance of focusing on the Rio rival before thinking about Bolívar again. “We have to focus on Botafogo now. The season is demanding, with important games every week. After the classic, we will turn our attention to Bolívar”, he added.
THE Flamengo will be able to advance to the Libertadores quarter-finals even with a one-goal defeat in the return game, which will take place next Thursday (22), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at the Hernando Siles Stadium.
A defeat by two goals will lead to penalties, while a defeat by three goals will result in direct elimination. In the group stage, Bolívar beat Flamengo 2-1, which adds an extra layer of tension to the decisive game.
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The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite 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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Flamengo 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.
Follow the match live here:
Rubro-negro takes the field this Thursday (19), against Peñarol (URU)
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The quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores continue with intense and balanced games. Last Wednesday (18), Botafogo and São Paulo played out a goalless draw at the Nilton Santos Stadium. It is worth mentioning that the winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol (URU), who face each other on Thursday (19).
Botafogo and São Paulo played an exciting game from start to finish. In the first half, General Severiano's team dominated the actions, had more possession and shots, even hitting the São Paulo post. However, the Morumbi team managed to hold on to the result.
At the break, São Paulo grew in performance and made the match more balanced. In the complementary stage, the Rio club created two opportunities, while the São Paulo club had one. However, the result was not changed, and the match ended 0-0.
With the result in Rio de Janeiro, the The clash between Botafogo and São Paulo remains open for the return match, at Morumbi, next Wednesday (25). The winner of this match will face Flamengo or Peñarol, who will play the first leg this Thursday (19), at Maracanã.
Therefore, Flamengo and Peñarol will play the last match of the first legs of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. The game is scheduled for 7pm (Brasília time). Therefore, the expectation is for a full house. This is because Mais Querido sold more than 55 thousand tickets.
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