Rubro-Negro comes from a sequence of six games without winning with three different coaches in the international competition
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Three-time Libertadores champion, Flamengo has already conquered South America undefeated in 2022. The problem is that since then things haven't worked out well in games outside Brazilian borders. Since the 1-0 victory in the final against Athletico-PR in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Rubro-Negro has not known what it is like to win in other neighboring countries on the continent. Adding Libertadores and Recopa Sul-Americana, Flamengo comes from a sequence of six matches without winning as a visitor, and under the command of three different coaches: Vitor Pereira, Jorge Sampaoli and Tite.
The first match of this sequence was against Del Valle (URU), where Fla lost 1-0. It was Flamengo's third decisive game at the beginning of 2023, but the team was coming off a defeat to Palmeiras in the Supercopa do Brazil and for Al-Hilal (ARA) in the semi-final of the Club World Cup. Rubro-Negro had the chance to redeem itself in the Recopa Sul-Americana, but it didn't do it either.
In his debut in last year's Libertadores, which like this year was between the two games of the Carioca final, Vitor Pereira picked a mixed team on the way back to the 2,850m altitude of Quito, in Ecuador. This time to face newcomer Aucas (EQU), who was competing in the tournament for the first time. Even so, the game ended 2-1 for the Ecuadorians.
Already under the command of Jorge Sampaoli, Flamengo visited Racing, in Argentina, with the chance to take the lead of the group in the Libertadores. However, the match ended in a draw: 1-1, with a goal from Gabigol and Pulgar's first assist with Manto Sagrado.
The script was repeated shortly afterwards. Flamengo went to Concepción, in Chile, to face Ñublense, who were doing poorly in the Chilean Championship. Like Tite, Sampaoli claimed physical wear and changed some parts.
With their poor campaign in the group stage, Flamengo qualified in second place, which meant playing away from home in the round of 16. After winning Olimpiaby 1-0 at Maracanã, Sampaoli's Rubro-Negro and its 30 different lineups in 30 games decided the place in Paraguay. And the match couldn't have started better at Defensores del Chaco: Bruno Henrique opened the scoring after just seven minutes. But there was barely time to celebrate: the Paraguayans equalized four minutes later. And in the second half, also with the aerial ball, Ortiz turned the score around. In another corner, Bruera beat Matheus Cunha and scored the goal to eliminate the Brazilians.
And last Tuesday (02), against Millonarios, Flamengo returned to playing outside the Brazilian borders, now under the command of Tite. But the modified team fell short of its recent good performances and felt the weight of the 2,640 meter altitude of Bogotá, Colombia. In the second half, Arrascaeta suffered a penalty, Pedro converted. However, the team lost its intensity and suffered a draw from Daniel Ruiz, even with an extra player on the field.
Rodolfo Landim's management ends with achievements on and off the field
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The 2024 season is being a milestone in Flamengo's history, not only due to its results in competitions, but also due to administrative and structural advances. One of the biggest dreams of red and black fans is getting closer to becoming reality: the construction of the club's own stadium. Flamengo made official the purchase of the Gasologista land, in the Port Zone of Rio de Janeiro, which will house the future home of Mais Querido.
The acquisition of the Gasologista land is considered one of the greatest achievements of the current administration. The purchase makes it possible to fulfill fans' long-standing desire and promises to transform the club in financial and structural terms, enabling greater autonomy for holding matches and events. With this initiative, Flamengo is moving forward in consolidating its own stadium, something that has been discussed for years.
In addition to structural advances, Rodolfo Landim's tenure, which ends at the end of 2024, is marked by achievements both on and off the pitch. However, the club's current president should continue to play an important role at Flamengo in the coming years.
According to information from the newspaper O Globo, Rodrigo Dunshee, current general and legal vice-president of Flamengo, and likely candidate for the club's presidency, plans to announce that Rodolfo Landim will occupy the position of CEO in 2025, if he wins the elections. With this, Landim will remain directly involved in the administration of Flamengo for another three years.
During his management, Rodolfo Landim was responsible for Flamengo's significant victories, including national and international titles. In addition to sporting successes, the management stood out for its modernization initiatives and financial growth of the club, which culminated in the purchase of land for the stadium and administrative reorganization.
Shirt 14 is being monitored by the Medical Department
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Flamengo continues to wait for the return of Arrascaeta, who has been sidelined since August 18th, when he suffered an injury to his left thigh. The number 14 is being monitored by the club's Medical Department and his return to the field is still uncertain for the decisive clash against Bahia, valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil. The game will take place on September 12th, at 9:45 pm, at Maracanã.
Arrascaeta has not yet started the transition phase to the field, remaining under the care of Flamengo's medical department. With less than a week to go until the match, the club is racing against time to count on the return of the Uruguayan star. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the player is in the final stage of recovery and there is an expectation that he will begin the physical transition next Monday (09).
IMPACT OF INJURIES IN THE SECOND HALF
An undisputed starter at Flamengo and frequently called up for the Uruguayan national team, Arrascaeta has faced physical problems throughout the seasons, especially in the second half, when the calendar becomes more intense. Since 2019, the midfielder has suffered 70% of his injuries after June, totaling 20 absences for Flamengo, 14 of them from that period.
In the first match of the quarter-finals against Bahia, Flamengo won 1-0 away from home, with a goal from Bruno Henrique. With this result, Rubro-Negro can even draw at Maracanã to guarantee their place in the tournament's semifinals. The team hopes to count on Arrascaeta, but is also preparing alternatives to make up for his possible absence.
Flamengo still has some doubts for the clash, but the likely lineup has names like: Rossi, Wesley (Varela), Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Pulgar (Léo Ortiz), Allan, Gerson, Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique and Gabigol (Arrascaeta).
Mais Querido runs the risk of paying amounts in excess of 50 thousand dollars (R$ 275 thousand)
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This last Monday (26), the Flamengowas notified by Conmebol and could pay a fine of more than 50 thousand dollars (R$ 275 thousand). This is because Mais Querido broke two rules in the match against Bolívar, in La Paz.
According to the South American confederation, Mais Querido would have delayed the athletes' return in three minutes into the second half of the game. Furthermore, Conmebol also claims that Flamengo exceeded the players' arrival time in the city of the match.
According to the manual, the club must arrive at least six hours in advance in cities with more than 2,000 meters in altitude. Rubro-Negro arrived at 5:50 pm for the game, which was scheduled for 8:30 pm, that is, around 2 hours and 40 minutes before the clash.
FLAMENGO CLASSIFICADOO Mais Querido managed to get past Bolívar and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Libertadores. Therefore, Rubro-Negro will now face Peñarol, from Uruguay, on the 19th and 26th of September, at Maracanã and Montevideo, respectively.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAMEWhile not is judged by Conmebol, Flamengo focuses its attention on the Copa do Brasil. Rubro-Negro faces Bahia, this Wednesday (28), at 9:30 pm, in the first game of the quarter-finals of the national knockout stage.
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