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WHAT A PHASE HUH! MILLONARIOS HAS ONLY ONE WIN IN THE LAST 7 GAMES PLAYED

Flamengo faces the Colombian team on Tuesday

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26 Mai 2024 | 15:05 |

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Flamengo's opponent this Tuesday (28), by Libertadores, Millonarios is not going through a good phase and has only one victory in the last seven games. On Saturday (25), the team entered the field and ended up in a 2-2 draw with Deportivo Pereira, in the Colombian Championship.Millonarios negative sequence


Junior Barranquilla 2 x 1 Millonarios – Championship Colombian (Apertura quadrangular) – 4/5


Millonarios 1 x 1 Bolívar – Libertadores – 8/5


Millonarios 1 x 0 Deportivo Pereira – Colombian Championship (Apertura quadrangular) – 11/5

Millonarios 1 x 1 Palestino – Libertadores – 14/5


Millonarios 0 x 1 Bucaramaga – Colombian Championship (Apertura quadrangular) – 19/5

< Bucaramaga 0 x 0 Millonarios – Colombian Championship (Apertura quadrangular) – 22/5

Deportivo Pereira 2 x 2 Millonarios – Colombian Championship (Apertura quadrangular) – 25/5

Libertadores

In the last round of the group stage, Flamengo faces Millonarios, on Tuesday (28), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, and has the chance to secure classification for the round of 16 once and for all. On the same day and time, Bolívar hosts Palestino, at the Hernando Siles stadium, at an altitude of 3,600 meters. In case of a victory for the Bolivian team or a draw with the Chileans, Mais Querido could even draw with the Colombian team that still qualifies.

In addition, Flamengo has a chance of taking the lead in the group in case Bolívar's defeat to Palestino and Rubro-Negro's victory at Maracanã. With this, the club would have the advantage of deciding at home in the round of 16 of the competition.

1st – Bolívar – 10 points – goal difference (+2)

2nd – Flamengo – 7 points – goal difference (+4)

3rd – Palestino – 7 points – goal difference (-3)

4th – Millonarios – 3 points – goal difference ( -3)


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Juventude coach acknowledges disparity after defeat to Flamengo

Mengão won at Alfredo Jaconi for the first time in 28 years and Thiago Carpini doesn't hide the difference between the teams

Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 at Alfredo Jaconi and coach Thiago Carpini surrenders to the red-black - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 at Alfredo Jaconi and coach Thiago Carpini surrenders to the red-black - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

15 Set 2025 | 14:20 |

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Juventude could not resist the leader of the Brasileirão and was beaten 2-0 by Flamengo , last Sunday (14), at Alfredo Jaconi. After the match, coach Thiago Carpini highlighted the difference in level between the teams and praised the performance of Rubro-Negro .


Thiago Carpini after Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "The disparity is huge"


"Today we faced a Flamengo team that needs no comment. The disparity is huge, a team accustomed to shooting a lot and being imposing. We managed to limit their shots a bit, which shows that some of the combinations worked well ," said Carpini.


CARPINI JUSTIFIES CHOICES

The coach also explained why he chose Nenê and Alan Ruschel as starters. According to him, the idea was to prioritize possession and exploit set pieces , but the plan didn't pan out, largely due to Flamengo 's own style of play.


"It was more of a coincidence than a strategy, playing at home. Nenê gives us support and rhythm, as well as the set pieces. Alan played well, as did Hermes . We have a group, and we'll choose the best options based on our daily routine," added the Juventude coach.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

With the victory, Flamengo reached 50 points and maintained its four-point lead over Palmeiras at the top . Juventude remains in 18th place with 21 points, within the relegation zone. In the next round, Flamengo faces Vasco, while Juventude visits Mirassol in São Paulo.


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Flamengo may try to sign Marcos Leonardo in 2026 - understand

The 22-year-old striker has opted to stay with the Saudi club until 2026; Mengão is monitoring the situation while São Paulo faces market value challenges.

Marcos Leonardo remains at Al-Hilal until 2026 and has sparked interest from Flamengo, who are monitoring the situation of the young striker - photo: reproduction
Marcos Leonardo remains at Al-Hilal until 2026 and has sparked interest from Flamengo, who are monitoring the situation of the young striker - photo: reproduction

15 Set 2025 | 14:08 |

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Marcos Leonardo, a 22-year-old striker , has decided to postpone any negotiations to return to Brazilian football. Despite interest from São Paulo, the player opted to remain with Al-Hilal until at least January 2026, keeping future opportunities in the domestic market open.


At Al-Hilal, the number 9 lost his place after the arrival of Darwin Núñez , signed from Liverpool. Under coach Inzaghi's guidance, Marcos Leonardo was not registered for the local league, but he will continue to play in the Asian Champions League, the main showcase for football in the Middle East, which keeps his name in the spotlight for interested parties.


São Paulo, which expressed interest in signing him, struggled to compete with foreign offers, which is Al-Hilal's priority in the event of a sale. In this context, Flamengo is closely monitoring Marcos Leonardo, considering him as an option to strengthen its attack in 2026.


PLAYER PREFERENCE

Internally, Marcos Leonardo has never hidden his desire to return to Brazil. Despite his stated preference for São Paulo, sources close to the striker indicate that Flamengo 's sports project and investment power could be decisive in a future negotiation.


FLAMENGO PLANS REINFORCEMENTS

At Gávea, Marcos Leonardo's name is being considered as part of a potential offensive overhaul. The club is planning offensive changes in 2026 and sees the forward as a young player with the potential for a significant technical return.


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Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes loses before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores

La Plata Club faced River Plate in an Argentine football classic and was defeated in the last match before the game with Mengão

Estudiantes loses 2-1 to River Plate before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores - Photo: Reproduction/X (River Plate)
Estudiantes loses 2-1 to River Plate before facing Flamengo in the Libertadores - Photo: Reproduction/X (River Plate)

15 Set 2025 | 13:49 |

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In the last match before facing Flamengo , Estudiantes was defeated by River Plate 2-1 this Saturday (13), in La Plata , for the Argentine Championship , in the teams' last commitment before the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Both are now preparing to face Brazilian opponents.


The team led by Marcelo Gallardo will face Palmeiras, while Estudiantes will face Flamengo . River's clash takes place on Wednesday (17), in Buenos Aires. The Argentines from La Plata begin the duel against Mais Querido on Thursday (18), at Maracanã .


HOW WAS THE ARGENTINE CLASSIC


River started strong and opened the scoring after just 5 minutes , with Giuliano Galoppo, who played for São Paulo in Brazil. Shortly after, in the 12th minute, Nacho Fernández, formerly of Atlético-MG, doubled the lead.

Still in the first half, defender Martínez Quarta was sent off, leaving the visitors with ten men. Even so, Estudiantes barely capitalized on their numerical superiority and only managed to pull one back in stoppage time, thanks to a header from Santiago Núñez.


FLAMENGO X STUDIANTES

Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores. The first leg will be played at the Maracanã Stadium on September 18th at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+ .

This will be the ninth official matchup between the teams. In the eight previous meetings, Flamengo won three, drew four, and lost only one to the Argentines . The return leg will be in Argentina, deciding who advances to the semifinals.



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