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10 Abr 2024 | 17:49 |
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This Wednesday (10), Flamengo enters the field looking for its first victory in Libertadores 2024. The opponent of the night will be Palestino, who has not competed in the competition for four years. In addition to having a squad far from glamorous compared to Mengão, the Chilean team suffers from having only one player who knows Fla well.
Of the 25 players on the Palestino squad, only Ariel Martínez has already faced the Flamengo in an opportunity. The game took place when the midfielder was still playing for Unión La Calera, in 2021. On that occasion, the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Gabigol and Arão scored the red and black goals.
Flamengo's performance was unrecognizable in the clash, valid for the fourth round of Group G of the Libertadores. Playing in Chile, the team led by Rogério Ceni had a poor performance and lost 2-0, goals generated by errors from the defense. In the first goal, Bruno Viana gave the ball to the opponent and Ariel Martínez only pushed it into the net. In the second, Willian Arão tried to deflect La Calera's corner kick with his foot, but ended up scoring against it. Both Arão and Bruno Viana are no longer at Flamengo.
From that game, only four players who entered the field remain at Gávea: Gabigol, Bruno Henrique, Arrascaeta and Pedro. Except for Shirt 10, who is suspended, everyone will be available to face Palestino tonight and can meet Martínez again.
Despite his experience against Mengão, Ariel Martínez should not start playing for Palestino this Wednesday- fair (10). The 30-year-old midfielder is not a starter for the Chilean team and is waiting for a chance from coach Pablo Sánchez. Martínez, in fact, played just 22 minutes in his debut, when Palestino suffered a defeat to Bolívar. In this sector, Sánchez should give preference to arming the team with Cornejo, Linares and Dávila.
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The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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