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Cássio recalls his 'participation' in Flamengo's 2020 title: "Idol of the nation"
03 Out 2025 | 19:37
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17 Mar 2024 | 12:51 |
In a press conference, Abel Ferreira was talking about the possibilities of the São Paulo team fighting for titles in 2024. So, he ended up giving an opinion about his opponents and Flamengo would enter this context . There is a huge expectation in Mais Querido for this season. After not winning any title last year, this tone has already shown itself to be different, as the team has already won the Guanabara Cup.
“It was a resounding victory (at Paulistão) and proof that we are better than our adversary. But with other opponents the story is different. It's not just Palmeiras that is a candidate for titles, there are teams that didn't win anything last year and invested a lot. We have to be prepared, because all the teams that play against us come with maximum strength and we have to prepare ourselves”, he said.
This is the case of Rubro-Negro from Rio de Janeiro. This is because, totaling the three reinforcements that arrived, the Flamengo board spent R$158.1 million and there is still the possibility that more names will arrive during the year. De la Cruz arrived for R$77.7 million, Matías Viña for R$42.8 million, and the most recent, Léo Ortiz, with the Club disbursing R$37.6 million.
Many on social media interpreted Abel's speech as directed at red and black people. The two teams have created a very strong rivalry in recent years, as they have been the strongest teams for a few seasons now. Mais Querido ended up getting the worst of some decisive games, as they lost the finals of the 2021 Libertadores and the 2023 Brazilian Super Cup to Palmeiras. However, they won, on penalties, in the match of the same national competition, in the 2021 edition.
After a goalless draw with Fluminense, Mengão is classified for the decision of the Campeonato Carioca and could be champion again once. The decision will be divided into two matches, on March 31st and April 7th. The rival will be decided this Sunday (17), in the game between Vasco and Nova Iguaçu.
Mengão faces Tricolor with important absences in defense, while the Bahian team has 13 confirmed absences for the duel at Fonte Nova
03 Out 2025 | 22:30 |
Flamengo will have two important absences for the duel against Bahia, this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship . Defender Léo Pereira and full-back Alex Sandro received their third yellow card in the goalless draw against Cruzeiro and are serving an automatic suspension.
Alex Sandro was cautioned in the 11th minute for a hard foul on Christian without the ball. Léo Pereira was booked for fouling Kaio Jorge, accumulating infractions that resulted in a suspension . The absence of the duo forces changes in the red-and-black defense.
With the absences, coach Filipe Luís is expected to make changes. The likely starting lineup includes Rossi; Varela (or Emerson Royal), Danilo, Léo Ortiz, and Viña (or Ayrton Lucas); Jorginho (Allan or De La Cruz), Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Gonzalo Plata (or Carrascal), and Pedro . Leading the table with 55 points, Flamengo is looking to open up a gap over Palmeiras and Cruzeiro, who are closely tied.
On the other side, Bahia faces a crisis of absences. There are 13 confirmed absences—between suspensions and injuries—in addition to doubts like Ramos Mingo, who was injured in the last match. The Esquadrão, currently sixth with 40 points , will face an even greater challenge against the championship leader.
Tricolor faces Mengão this Sunday in the Brasileirão with 13 confirmed absences; see the full list of absences and probable lineup
03 Out 2025 | 21:03 |
Bahia will have great difficulties when facing Flamengo this Sunday (5), in the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. The team led by Rogério Ceni has 13 absences, a record number of the season , for the clash at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
The Tricolor de Aço will have absences across all positions: goalkeeper, defense, full-backs, midfield, and attack. Nine players are injured and four are suspended, forcing the coach to resort to an alternative formation to face the league leaders.
Among the players missing are Luciano Juba, Rodrigo Nestor, Santiago Arias, and Sanabria , as well as players recovering from injuries like Kanu and Erick. The situation forces Ceni to assemble a new defense and even consider potential debutants.
With so many absences, Rogério Ceni should send an alternative team to the field against Flamengo : Ronaldo; Gilberto, Fredi, Rezende and Zé Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (or Michel Araújo, Tiago or Cauly) and Willian José.
Mengão is expected to make changes to its lineup to face Tricolor this Sunday in the Brasileirão; see the likely lineups and absences.
03 Out 2025 | 20:39 |
Flamengo should present important changes in the starting lineup for the match against Bahia this Sunday (5) , valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship . After the goalless draw against Cruzeiro, at Maracanã, coach Filipe Luís should promote changes in the lineup.
According to information from the ge portal, the tendency is for Rubro-Negro to enter the field with Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl (or De La Cruz), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (or Carrascal), Samuel Lino (or Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro.
Regarding the match against Cruzeiro, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas, and Pedro are expected to be new starters . This means Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, both suspended, and Carrascal will be out of the squad.
The red-black squad returned on Friday afternoon (3), at Ninho do Urubu, starting work for the match. The last training session with the entire group is scheduled for Saturday morning (4) , before the delegation embarks for Salvador.
As usual, the official lineup will only be confirmed moments before kickoff, during the pre-match training session . The match will be played at Arena Fonte Nova at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), with exclusive coverage on Premiere.
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