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11 Ago 2025 | 18:27
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The 2024 season has been marked by great individual performances in Brazilian football, and one of the main positive surprises comes from the red and black goal : Agustín Rossi, Flamengo's goalkeeper, stood out as the most effective archer in Serie A of the Brazilian Championship,consolidating himself as a key player in the team's defensive system. Under the command of Filipe Luís, who took over as coach, Rossi has been fundamental to Flamengo's defensive success throughout the year, and his numbers prove that he is at a very high level.
With 51 matches played in 2024, Rossi has impressed for the regularity and security he offers the team. He conceded just 37 goals, an extremely low average, considering the intensity and level of competitiveness of the Brazilian championship and the competitions in which Flamengo is inserted. In addition, the Argentine goalkeeper managed to keep the opponent's score in an incredible 24 games, leaving the field without being leaked. This demonstrates the trust that Filipe Luís places in Rossi and how solid Flamengo's defensive system has been.
< b>ROSSI STANDS OUT FOR HIS RED-BLACK BEAMS
Another fact that reflects the importance of Rossi in Flamengo's campaign are the 117 saves made throughout the season. Of these, 57 were shots inside the box, which highlights his ability to react quickly in dangerous situations. For a goalkeeper, agility and reaction time are essential skills, and Rossi has proven to be a master of these requirements, preventing the opponent from taking advantage of clear scoring chances.
Rossi's performance in 2024 also stands out in terms of defensive success rate. He managed to save 76% of the balls that were directed towards his goal, a rate that places him among the best goalkeepers in the elite of Brazilian football. This high percentage of saves confirms his ability to read the game and his refined technique, factors that are fundamental in decisive moments, especially in knockout and classic matches. The security he offers to Flamengo has been a foundation for Filipe Luís' team, which has built a solid defense around the Argentine goalkeeper.
FLAMENGO HAS A "PRIME" GOALKEEPER IN THE 2024 SEASON
In terms of individual assessment, Rossi maintains an average rating of 7.08 on Sofascore, one of the most used platforms for statistical analysis of football performance. This assessment reflects not only his defenses, but also his active participation in the construction of plays and his posture as a leader on the field. Goalkeepers are often primarily responsible for defensive organization, and Rossi has shown quality both in passing the ball and in communicating with his defenders.
The defender continues to improve physically and should return to the field against Internacional in the Brasileirão, after a six-match absence.
11 Ago 2025 | 19:10 |
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Since the victory over Fluminense on July 20, Flamengo's defense has faced a challenge in the absence of Danilo. The defender has missed six consecutive games, including the Copa do Brasil round of 16, but is showing significant progress in his recovery and is expected to return to training with the squad later this week.
Despite the progress, his participation against Internacional, this Wednesday (13), at Maracanã, for the Libertadores , is ruled out. The technical committee opts for caution, aiming to avoid the risk of new injury.
The internal expectation is that Danilo will be available for the match against Colorado, valid for the Brazilian Championship, next Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm, at Beira-Rio. If the return is confirmed, the defender's presence will bring more stability to the defensive system and allow strategic rest for Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira, who have been playing without rest since his injury.
Without Danilo, the central defender duo has started all six recent games , amassing 540 minutes of unsubstituted play. Their teammate's return is seen as crucial to relieving the strain and offering coach Filipe Luís new options.
During the period without the defender, Flamengo faced crucial challenges. In addition to the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG, which ended in elimination, the team played four Brasileirão matches, winning three and drawing one.
The sole decision of the continental tournament takes place on November 29, in Peru, repeating the stage of the 2019 final won by Flamengo over River Plate.
11 Ago 2025 | 19:05 |
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On Monday afternoon (11), Conmebol confirmed that the 2025 Copa Libertadores da América final will be played at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, on November 29. This will be the second time that the venue hosts a tournament decision, after having hosted Flamengo 's historic victory over River Plate in 2019.
The arena, which belongs to the University Club and seats approximately 80,000 spectators , was chosen by the organization after the Peruvian capital had already been confirmed as the host city in April. Brasília and Montevideo were also in the running, but were left out of the final selection.
2019: Flamengo 2 x 1 River Plate (Monumental, Lima)
2020: Palmeiras 1 x 0 Santos (Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro)
2021: Palmeiras 2 x 1 Flamengo (Centenary, Montevideo)
2022: Flamengo 1 x 0 Athletico-PR (Monumental de Guayaquil)
2023: Fluminense 2 x 1 Boca Juniors (Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro)
2024: Botafogo 3 x 1 Atlético-MG (Monumental of Núñez, Buenos Aires)
2025: Monumental de Lima
The road to the final in Peru begins this Wednesday (13), when Flamengo and Internacional face each other in the first leg of the round of 16, at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã. The return leg is scheduled for the 20th, at Beira-Rio. Between these two clashes for the Libertadores , the teams also face each other for the Brazilian Championship.
Former midfielder and commentator claims that the winner of the clash between the red-blacks and colorados could reach the final, also citing Botafogo and Palmeiras
11 Ago 2025 | 18:47 |
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Former player Felipe Melo, currently a commentator for Grupo Globo , predicted the outcome of the Copa Libertadores da América and pointed out that the champion of the edition could come from the clash between Flamengo and Internacional. During his participation in the program Fechamento, on SporTV, last Sunday (10), the former midfielder also highlighted Botafogo and Palmeiras as strong contenders for the continental title.
"Saying who will beat the champion is very complicated. Who has the best chance? For me, Flamengo, Botafogo, and Palmeiras. Botafogo is growing, and they've got players coming in who are already making a difference. And Palmeiras always comes through. I think we'll indeed have another Brazilian final," he declared.
Felipe Melo emphasized that, given the crossover of the knockout stages, the team that qualifies from the duel between Flamengo and Colorado will have a good chance of reaching the final: "I think whoever gets past Flamengo and Inter will go on to win the final. Based on what's happening, I'd put those three— Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Botafogo—as the ones with the best chances ," he stated.
On the same side of the bracket, in addition to the two Brazilian teams, are Cerro Porteño-PAR, Estudiantes-ARG, Fortaleza, Racing-ARG, Peñarol-URU, and Vélez Sarsfield-ARG. For the commentator, this scenario increases the prospects of a Brazilian team advancing to the final.
The first game of the round of 16 between Flamengo and Internacional takes place this Wednesday (13), at 9:30 pm , at Maracanã. The return match will be played on the 20th, at Beira-Rio.
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