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Flamengo vs Vitória: a duel between red-and-blacks in opposite situations
25 Ago 2025 | 07:35
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01 Abr 2024 | 09:55 |
Flamengo will begin their quest for a fourth Copa Libertadores title this Tuesday (02), when they face Millonarios (COL), for their debut in the current edition of the continental tournament. The game actually marks the first time that the teams have faced each other in history.
First of all, Flamengo and Millonarios have never met during their history in football. However, the teams fell into the same group after the draw by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol), held in March. Therefore, the Brazilian team and the Colombian club face each other for the first time in the debut of Libertadores 2024.
TEAMS ARRIVE WITH VICTORY
Flamengo arrives to the confrontation after victory, as they defeated Nova Iguaçu 3-0, on Saturday (30), in the first game of the Campeonato Carioca final. On the same day, Millonarios also played their last match before facing Rubro-Negro, and also won the match. On that occasion, Fla's opponent beat Fortaleza FC (COL) 2-1, in the first phase of the Colombian tournament.
In short, Flamengo and Millonarios will face each other in the debut game of the Libertadores 2024. mode, the teams enter the field from 7pm (Brasília time) on Tuesday (02), at the Nemesio Camacho Stadium, known as El Campín, in Bogotá.
ESPN (closed TV) and Star+ (streaming) show the confrontation.
The coach had a frustrating job at Mengão and spoke out about his time in Brazilian football, where he also coached Corinthians.
25 Ago 2025 | 09:17 |
The current coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers (ENG), Portuguese Vítor Pereira, previously managed Corinthians and Flamengo in Brazil. Despite a strong campaign with the São Paulo club, the coach failed to win over the red-and-black fans and ended up having a stint marked by criticism . In an interview with ESPN, the coach spoke about his experience in the country.
Vítor Pereira on his time at Flamengo and in Brazil: "If I had a crystal ball to know the future"
"(My time in Brazil was) a life experience. We're always changing. If I had a crystal ball to predict the future, I would change something in my life. I made the decisions I felt I had to do, the decisions I had to make, " said Vítor Pereira.
He then added: "And they're part of life and our growth. I think we grow a lot in the moments when we're under pressure, when we suffer. I've had beautiful moments in Brazil and moments of suffering . It's part of football," the coach concluded.
Vítor Pereira arrived at Flamengo at the beginning of 2023, after the board, then chaired by Rodolfo Landim, opted to leave Dorival Júnior , coach who won the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil in 2022. In charge of Rubro-Negro, Pereira lasted only three months.
In 18 matches, they recorded 10 wins, seven losses, and one draw, but suffered setbacks in every competition they competed in. Flamengo finished runner-up in the Carioca (losing to Fluminense), the Brazilian Super Cup (Atlético-MG), and the South American Recopa (Independiente del Valle) , as well as finishing third in the Club World Cup.
Now under the command of Filipe Luís, Flamengo is preparing for another challenge in the 2025 Brasileirão . This Monday (25), the team faces Vitória, at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a duel valid for the 21st round.
Mengão receives Leão this Monday (25) at 9 pm at Maracanã for the 21st round of the Brasileirão and can take advantage of an unusual situation
25 Ago 2025 | 08:29 |
Leader of the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo returns to the field this Monday (25) to face Vitória, at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Rubro-Negro will have the advantage of entering the field already aware of the results of Cruzeiro, Palmeiras and Bahia , direct competitors in the G-4.
On Saturday (23), Cruzeiro beat Internacional 2-1 at Mineirão and reached 41 points, reaching second place . On Sunday (24), Bahia beat Santos 2-0, reached 36 points and consolidated itself in fourth place.
Like Flamengo , Palmeiras plays this Monday (25). The São Paulo team hosts Sport, at Allianz Parque, at 7 pm . Currently with 39 points, it occupies the third position. In case of victory, it regains the second place, overtaking Cruzeiro.
Against Vitória, which is in 17th place, Flamengo is the favorite and will have the support of the nation at Maracanã . With a win, Filipe Luís's team will reach 46 points, opening up at least a four-point lead over the second-place team.
Another great night is expected at the Sacred Temple, with kick-off at 9 p.m. (Brasília time). While Mengão is in contention for the title, Vitória needs to score to escape the relegation zone . Leão is in 17th place with 19 points, the same number as the first team outside the relegation zone, Vasco.
Mengão receives Leão this Monday (25) at 9 pm and the government has already detailed the plan for drivers in the surroundings of Maracanã
25 Ago 2025 | 08:00 |
Rio City Hall, through COR-Rio and CET-Rio, prepared a special traffic operation for the match between Flamengo and Vitória, this Monday (25), at 9 pm, at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship.
Road closures begin at 6:30 p.m. and continue until 1 a.m. on Tuesday (26). Parking restrictions on streets near the stadium are in effect from 10 a.m. on Monday . Fans are advised to use public transport.
From 6:30 pm to 1 am on Tuesday (26):
From 7:30 pm to 1 am on Tuesday (26):