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Flamengo begins its quest for a place in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores this Wednesday (13) . The first leg against Internacional is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, and the expectation is a full house.

According to information released, more than 57,000 tickets have already been sold. The strong demand indicates that the stadium will reach full capacity by the day of the match, strengthening the fans' support for the "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved).

SOUTH SECTOR STILL AVAILABLE

With the match approaching, virtually all sections are sold out. Tickets remain only for the South Section, priced at R$140 for the general public. The North, Lower East, and Upper sections, as well as the Lower West, have already sold out. Half-price tickets are no longer available for this section, reinforcing the high demand for the decisive match.

TICKET SALES

North: R$ 160 (half R$ 80) – Sold out

South: R$ 140 (half R$ 70) – Available

Upper East: R$ 180 (half R$ 90) – Sold out

Lower East: R$200 (half R$100) – Sold out

Lower West: R$200 (half R$100) – Sold out

Maracanã Plus: R$600 (half-price R$337.50) – Sold out

FLAMEMGO X INTERNACIONAL

This Wednesday's match will be crucial for Flamengo to secure a strong result before the return leg in Porto Alegre. The support of the fans at Maracanã will be a key asset for the team to achieve its goal of remaining in contention for the continental title.

Flamengo and Internacional face each other this Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís will not have Arrascaeta, suspended, and will have more absences due to injury, but there is an expectation for the return of important names.

Mengão should have the return of Jorginho, who was absent from the team in the last match in the Brazilian Championship, when the team beat Mirassol 2-1. Nico De La Cruz, who has not played since July 16 due to a left knee injury , trained with the squad on Monday (11) and could be included. Training on Tuesday (12) will define his presence among those called up.

PROBABLE LINEUP

The most likely lineup for the match is: Rossi; Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Emerson Royal; Allan, Jorginho, Samuel Lino, Luiz Araújo, and Plata; Pedro. Coach: Filipe Luís.

Among the confirmed absences are Erick Pulgar, recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, and Danilo, who is undergoing treatment for a hamstring injury in his right thigh. Arrascaeta is also out due to suspension after receiving his third yellow card in the group stage against Deportivo Táchira.

GAME GAINS WEIGHT

The ball kicks off at 9:30 p.m. at Maracanã Stadium , and a packed house is expected to push Flamengo toward the return leg, scheduled for the 20th at Beira-Rio. The Rio de Janeiro team's goal is to build a comfortable lead and take advantage of the home advantage to put pressure on their opponents.

Palmeiras has made progress in talks to sign Carlos Miguel, currently on his way out of Nottingham Forest, but the deal may take longer than expected. The reason is that the leaked negotiations changed the course of the latest negotiations , causing discomfort between the parties.

The situation is gaining momentum with the possibility of other clubs entering the competition. According to information from GoalBR, Flamengo and Bahia are evaluating the signing . In the case of the Rio de Janeiro club, the board has already expressed interest and is analyzing the feasibility of submitting a formal offer.

CARLOS MIGUEL IS SOUGHT AFTER IN THE MARKET

Standing at 6'4" and a standout performer in his respective competitions, former Corinthians player Carlos Miguel has become one of the most sought-after targets on the market . His profile appeals to clubs looking to bolster their defense with security and experience.

FLAMENGO LOOKS FOR ANOTHER OPTION

Enjoying a strong run in the Brasileirão and advancing in the Libertadores, Flamengo is already making moves behind the scenes to strengthen its squad. The board has prioritized the arrival of a new goalkeeper , especially given the confirmed departure of Matheus Cunha. The goalkeeper signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro and will leave the club free of charge at the end of the season.

Despite their confidence in Rossi, Flamengo's board knows they need at least one more high-level goalkeeper on the roster. This time, the team wants to tap the transfer market to replace the Argentine , who has made some mistakes in recent games.