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28 Mai 2025 | 09:14 |
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This Wednesday (28), Flamengo plays a decisive match at Maracanã in the last round of Group C of the Copa Libertadores. The match against Deportivo Táchira, from Venezuela , takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) and could seal the Rio de Janeiro team's qualification for the round of 16 of the tournament.
With eight points — the result of two wins, two draws and one defeat — Rubro-Negro is in second place in the group , tied with LDU de Quito, which faces the leader Central Córdoba at the same time. The Venezuelan team, without any points so far, arrives in Rio de Janeiro just to fulfill the fixture.
DECISION FOR FLAMENGO
Coming from a 2-0 victory over Palmeiras, away from home, last Sunday (25), in the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo arrives with high morale for the decisive clash . Despite some absences in the squad, the Rio de Janeiro team counts on the support of the fans at Maracanã and seeks to confirm its favoritism against the Venezuelans.
Flamengo 's likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Wesley, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Gerson (Allan) and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique (Michael) and Pedro. Tachira should start with: Jesus Camargo; Rosales, Boscan, Quintero, Maidana and Calzadilla; Fioravanti (Requena), Cova and Saggiomo; Jesus Duarte and Bryan Castillo (Cano).
MATCH BROADCAST
The match will be broadcast live on TV Globo, ESPN (pay TV channel) and on the Disney+ streaming platform. The expectation is that the Maracanã will be packed, with fans supporting the Mais Querido from start to finish. The decision on who will qualify for the round of 16 of the Libertadores promises to be exciting until the final whistle.
The striker's name was put forward as one of Mengão's possible interests in the market and the Gunners already know how much they would accept to sell him.
04 Out 2025 | 08:45 |
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Although the transfer window is closed, things are still abuzz behind the scenes. Arsenal has set a sale price for striker Gabriel Jesus , who is being eyed by Flamengo and Everton. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the English club is asking for around £30 million, equivalent to R$215.6 million at the current exchange rate, for the player. Thus, interested teams are already aware of the Gunners' asking price.
Behind the scenes, Flamengo is monitoring the center forward's situation and evaluating a possible move. However, the board believes the amount requested is above Brazilian football's financial standards . Mengão is also considering other players for the position.
With a contract valid until June 2027, Gabriel Jesus lost his place at Arsenal after the arrival of striker Viktor Gyökeres , formerly of Sporting (POR). Furthermore, manager Mikel Arteta has been using midfielder Mikel Merino as a makeshift player in the attacking sector, which has further reduced the Brazilian's chances.
Given this scenario, the player is considering seeking new horizons. The departure would also aim to regain his place on the Brazilian national team , with the 2026 World Cup in the United States in mind. Currently, Gabriel Jesus is not among coach Carlo Ancelotti's options.
The red-and-black squad currently has three center forwards: Pedro, a fan favorite ; Wallace Yan, who is attracting interest from European clubs; and Juninho, who is expected to be traded in the next transfer window. Even with the number 9, the board is considering bringing in a major reinforcement for the position, but the high cost of Gabriel Jesus is seen as a hurdle.
While observing the market, Flamengo focuses on the four lines. The team faces Bahia this Sunday (05), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. Leader with 55 points, Mais Querido seeks victory over the sixth-placed team, which has 40 points, to remain firm in the fight for the title.
Coach Filipe Luís will have a decisive activity to choose the Mengão that will take to the field this Sunday (5) against the tricolor for the Brazilian Championship
04 Out 2025 | 07:59 |
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Coach Filipe Luís still has doubts about defining the Flamengo lineup that faces Bahia, this Sunday (05), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The last training session before the match takes place on Saturday morning (04), at 9:30 am , at Ninho do Urubu.
The training session will be crucial for the coach to assemble the starting lineup and find replacements for the suspended Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro. Danilo and Ayrton Lucas are expected to fill the defensive spots , alongside Léo Ortiz and Varela. Even so, Filipe Luís may opt to rest some players, as the squad is facing a marathon of decisive matches.
On Friday (03), the starters from the draw against Cruzeiro only carried out regenerative activities , which leaves this Saturday's training session as the only opportunity for tactical adjustments. The team travels in the afternoon to Salvador, the location of the clash.
The tendency is for Filipe Luís to send onto the field a Flamengo with: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl (De La Cruz), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro (Bruno Henrique).
After training, the squad will have lunch at Ninho do Urubu and then travel to Salvador, with an estimated arrival time of late afternoon . With 55 points and leading Série A, Flamengo is looking for a victory over Bahia, who is sixth with 40 points, to remain firmly in the title race.
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 |
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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.
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