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01 Jun 2025 | 20:23 |
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Flamengo took to the field late Sunday afternoon . The match was against Fortaleza , in a game valid for the eleventh round of the Brazilian Championship. In this sense, with a very good and dominant game, Filipe Luís's team won 5-0 and, thanks to Palmeiras' stumble, will travel to the Club World Cup as leader of the Brazilian Championship.
Flamengo was superior in a timid first half. In its own way, Filipe Luís' team started the game by controlling possession and studying Fortaleza's tight defense. Arrascaeta had the first chance of the game, after a play started by Ortiz, but he misjudged his dribble past goalkeeper João Ricardo. Bruno Henrique even managed to create danger with a long-range shot, which was again stopped by the goalkeeper. Vojvoda's team gave up possession of the ball, waiting for the counterattack. The slowness of the forwards , however, left life easy for the red-and-black defense . At 30 minutes, Léo Ortiz once again passed a pass from the defense and Arrascaeta entered the area, this time to score . A minute later, it was Gerson's turn to leave Luiz Araújo facing João Ricardo, and the forward shot wide. Leão was forced to attack and look for the goal, and began to trouble Flamengo's defense a little more. The best chance came from a free kick by Pochettino, which Rossi struggled to save.
If the first half was lively, the same can be said of the second. However, Flamengo decided the game in just 10 minutes. That's because in the 2nd minute, Evertton Araújo scored the second goal for Flamengo , and in the 10th minute, Luíz Araújo scored the third, throwing cold water on any chance Fortaleza had of trying to react in the match. After the third goal, Fortaleza had no choice but to avoid a rout at Maracanã. However, the team from the capital of Ceará was unable to contain Flamengo's "hunger" for goals and the feared rout happened.
At 22 minutes, Michael scored the fourth and at 28 minutes, Luis Araújo once again scored the fifth red-black goal at the Maracanã. After the fifth goal, Fortaleza had no choice but to prevent a bigger goal, but Fla took their foot off the gas and waited for the referee to end the match.
With the rout and Palmeiras' defeat to Cruzeiro, Flamengo is the new leader of the Brazilian Championship . However, now, the red-and-black squad turns its attention to the FIFA Club World Cup. This is because the team will travel to the USA, where on the 16th, it will face Esperance, from Tunisia, in the first round of Group D, which also has Chelsea, from England, and Los Angeles FC, from the United States.
Mengão goes to Arena Fonte Nova to face Tricolor, led by Rogério Ceni, looking to maintain its lead in the championship table
05 Out 2025 | 16:25 |
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This Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo faces Bahia , at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. Despite Tricolor being the third best home team in the competition, the historical record and tactical analysis indicate promising paths for Filipe Luís' team to seek the three points away from home.
Coach Filipe Luís should send onto the field a Flamengo team with: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz (Allan), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro (Bruno Henrique).
On the other side, Rogério Ceni's Bahia faces a series of absences, 12 in total, and will need to find alternatives to form the team. The likely starting lineup includes: Ronaldo; Gilberto, David Duarte (Fredi), Rezende, and Zé Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas, and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (Michel Araujo, Tiago, or Cauly), and Willian José.
Flamengo's recent record gives them confidence. Since 2006, in 11 matches under Bahia, the Red-Blacks have won six (55%), drawn two, and lost three . Their dominance has been heightened in recent matches: in the last seven matches, they have won five, drawn one, and lost only one. This record reinforces the Red-Black Nation's optimism for another decisive round in the fight for the Brasileirão title.
Midfielder wants to stay at Mengão until the end of his career and an absurd season should bring results for a contract extension
05 Out 2025 | 15:00 |
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Flamengo and Giorgian De Arrascaeta are close to sealing a new contract agreement . Talks resumed in recent weeks, and new meetings are expected to take place during the FIFA World Cup break, with the aim of finalizing the details of a renewal until December 2028, with an automatic extension until 2029 subject to performance targets. This information was provided by the 'GE' portal.
The number 10 is currently under contract with the club until the end of 2026, but he has publicly expressed his desire to stay longer. Initially, the board saw no need to bring forward the negotiations , but their stance has changed given the Uruguayan's prominence, as he is enjoying his highest-scoring season since joining Flamengo in 2019.
Flamengo has already received the midfielder's salary expectations and has continued the talks that began in February, which had been interrupted in May. Negotiations are being led by executive director José Boto and businessman Daniel Fonseca , a former Uruguayan international who has been responsible for Arrascaeta's career.
After initial unease, when negotiations were postponed on the grounds that the issue would only be resumed in 2025 , the parties are now in sync and optimistic. Fonseca and Boto are expected to meet again next week in Rio de Janeiro to advance the agreement.
The club's board decided to address the issue during the strike period to avoid distracting from the season's sporting objectives. In addition to Arrascaeta, the club also plans to extend Filipe Luís's contract.
Arrascaeta has 19 goals and 13 assists in 48 appearances for Flamengo in 2025, figures that place him as one of the squad's standout performers. In 2019 alone, his first year with the club, he directly contributed to more goals: 18 scored and 19 assists.
Mengão goes to Arena Fonte Nova this Sunday (5) to face Tricolor in the 27th round of the Brasileirão seeking to remain in the lead
05 Out 2025 | 14:00 |
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (05), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova , in Salvador. The duel is valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship and will be broadcast exclusively by Premiere (pay-per-view).
The Rubro-Negro faces the Tricolor with some important absences : Erick Pulgar remains out for physical reconditioning after recovering from a fifth metatarsal injury in his right foot. The midfielder is only expected to return after the next FIFA International Matchday.
Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro are suspended after receiving their third yellow card in the draw with Cruzeiro on Thursday (02). Saúl Ñíguez felt pain in his left ankle and did not travel to Salvador , being preserved by the technical committee.
Coach Rogério Ceni will need to be creative when putting together a team against Flamengo . Bahia has 13 players out due to injuries and suspensions:
Bahia (Rogerio Ceni): Ronaldo; Gilberto, Fredi, Rezende and Ze Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (Michel Araujo) and Willian Jose.
Flamengo (Filipe Luis): Rossi; Varela, Danilo, Leo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas; De la Cruz (Allan), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro.
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