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Fluminense x Flamengo: where to watch live, schedule and probable lineups - Brasileirão sub-20
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The Brazilian under-20 team will have another session of training and friendlies with coach Ramon Menezes. On this FIFA Date, the Amarelinha coach called up four Flamengo players: They are: Iago, João Victor, Matheus Gonçalves and Rayan Lucas.
The midfielder and the two defenders from Mais Querido appeared on the first list released by the Brazilian team. Matheus Gonçalves was among the last-minute players. This is because, last Friday (30), the midfielder was included on the list in place of Alisson, from Atlético-MG, who was cut due to injury.
Under-20 PREPARATION
In addition to training at Granja Comary, the athletes called up by the Brazilian team will have two friendlies against Mexico. The first will take place on Thursday (5). The second will be on Sunday (8). It is worth noting that both games will be played at 6:30 pm, in São Januário.
HIGHLIGHT OF MATHEUS GONÇALVES
Matheus Gonçalves was one of Flamengo's main highlights in the winning the under-20 World Cup against Olympiacos. Thus, reinforcing the team led by Filipe Luís, the midfielder played a fundamental role in Mais Querido's turnaround.
OTHER PLAYERS FROM MAIS Querido IN THE SELECTION
In addition the young midfielder, Rayan Lucas, Iago and João Victor were also in the squad that won the World Cup. Furthermore, young people were also part of the team that won the Libertadores in the category.
Waiting for authorization from Conmebol, Portuguese coach Nuno Campos is yet to make his debut in charge of the U-20 team, Leonardo Ramos leads the squad
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"We are waiting for the release so that he can effectively start his work," said a source close to the club.
Even though he will not be able to be on the pitch, Campos will watch the match from a booth at the Moça Bonita stadium, giving instructions via radio to Leonardo Ramos. The same strategy was used in the 5-0 defeat to Vasco. The arrival of Nuno Campos is part of the restructuring process of CRF's youth football, led by José Boto.
The goal is to align the methodology of the lower categories with the philosophy of the main team. Within this context, one of the main changes was the departure of Cleber dos Santos , announced by the club this Wednesday (2). Even though he left the position with the conquest of the U-20 Libertadores, Cleber dos Santos is no longer part of the club's plans.
Now, Nuno Campos is taking on the mission of improving the team's performance, which has been criticized for its poor start to the competition and performances below expectations. José Boto's work with Flamengo's youth team has been receiving praise from other football professionals. In an interview with "Charla Podcast", Portuguese coach Antônio Oliveira highlighted the importance of creating a game identity from the lower categories.
While Nuno Campos awaits his release, Flamengo continues its journey in the U-20 Brasileirão under the interim command of Leonardo Ramos. The tendency is that Conmebol will resolve the bureaucratic issue in the next few days, allowing the coach to take over the position permanently. The team is seeking recovery after a difficult start to the competition and the heavy defeat to Vasco. The expectation is that, with José Boto's new methodology, the team will find a more efficient playing pattern and return to showing good results in the tournament.
Last Tuesday (1), four clubs qualified for the semi-finals of the UEFA Youth League, a competition that gives a place in the intercontinental tournament
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This past Tuesday (1) the second leg matches of the quarter-finals of the Uefa Youth League were held. The champion of the U-20 Libertadores, Flamengo, awaits the champion of the European competition to find out who they will face in the World Cup in the category.
With the competition heading towards the semi-finals, there are only four teams left to fight for a place in the grand final. AZ Alkmaar, from the Netherlands, advanced after eliminating Manchester City (ENG) in a decisive clash with a goal in injury time, advancing 1-0.
Barcelona managed to impose their favoritism against Stuttgart, from Germany, and secured their place in the semi-finals after winning 2-1. Trabzonspor, from Turkey, also advanced, eliminating Internazionale (ITA) by a score of 1-0 .
Another team that was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League was the runner-up of the 2024 U-20 World Cup, where they lost to Flamengo , Olympiacos (GRE). The Greek team was beaten 1-0 by RB Salzburg.
So far, FIFA has not yet defined the date and location of the U-20 World Cup match against Flamengo . This issue should only be decided once the UEFA Youth League has come to an end and there is a winner.
Rio de Janeiro club terminates contract with Libertadores champion coach Cleber dos Santos and hires Nuno Campos to lead the under-20 team
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Flamengo officially announced on Wednesday night (02) the dismissal of coach Cleber dos Santos, who until then was in charge of the under-20 team. Even after winning the Libertadores in the category last month, the coach was dismissed from the club, making room for the arrival of Portuguese Nuno Campos.
The decision was communicated through an official note : “Coach Cleber dos Santos is no longer part of the technical committee of Flamengo's youth teams. The club thanks him for his services and wishes him success in the continuation of his career” , informed the Rubro-Negro's communications department.
In addition to the continental title, Cleber played a relevant role in the 2025 season by leading Mais Querido's alternative team during the first rounds of the Campeonato Carioca. Under his command, the team scored crucial points to win the Taça Guanabara. “We would have liked to have had better results, but it was a valuable experience for the players and contributed to their development,” said the coach.
To replace Cleber dos Santos, Flamengo opted to hire Portuguese coach Nuno Campos , a 49-year-old who previously worked for Toluca in Mexico. He takes charge of the under-20 category with the mission of maintaining the team's high competitive level.
The new commander is not arriving alone. Along with him, Gonçalo Cruz was announced as assistant coach. On Tuesday (25), Nuno Campos already led his first activity at CT Ninho do Urubu, starting work for the 'Clássico dos Milhões' this Friday (28).
Nuno Campos has experience in European football, working as an assistant coach at several clubs on the continent. With a modern style of play and backed by his relationship with José Boto, Flamengo 's football director, he has carte blanche to implement his methodology at the club's youth academy.