Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores. Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.

Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:

"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."

Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.

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On the night of last Sunday (2), a group of former players from Flamengo gathered for a special meeting. Willian Arão, Diego Ribas, Vitinho, Filipe Luis, Márcio Araújo and César took advantage of the night to remember the old days at the club. The meeting was also attended by the son of former defender Juan, adding a family touch to the event.

This meeting reinforces the camaraderie and bonds that these players developed during their time at Flamengo. Each of these athletes left their mark on the club's history, contributing in different ways to the achievements and memorable moments that fans cherish.

A MEETING OF STARS

While the former -players celebrated their memories, the current squad of Flamengoput on a show on the field. In an exciting classic against Vasco, Flamengo emerged victorious 4-1, even after starting the game with a disadvantage on the scoreboard. The turnaround began with goals from Cebolinha, followed by Pedro, David Luiz and Arrascaeta, who guaranteed the red and black victory.

The game was marked by an impressive display of determination and skill from the team, which knew how to reverse the adverse situation. Cebolinha opened the way to the comeback with a goal that fired up the crowd. Pedro, known for his precision and coolness in front of goal, did not disappoint and contributed another goal for the team. David Luiz, always a solid presence in defense, also showed his value in attack by scoring a crucial goal. Arrascaeta, with his technical skill and vision of the game, sealed the victory with a goal that crowned a brilliant collective performance.