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Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes will have new additions to their lineup to face Flamengo
17 Set 2025 | 14:56
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19 Nov 2024 | 08:11 |
Dentil Praia Clube and Sesc Flamengo will face each other this Tuesday (19), in an early match of the ninth round of the Women's Volleyball Super League. The dispute will be held at 6:30 pm, at the Maracanãzinho gymnasium, in Rio de Janeiro, and will be broadcast live on SporTV2.
Com an impeccable performance so far, Dentil Praia Clube remains undefeated in the competition, winning six wins in six games and gaining 18 points. Under the command of coach Marcos Miranda, the Uberlândia team seeks to maintain its leadership.
“I believe that of the games we've had so far, this tends to be one of the most difficult. We are winning as a team every game and can count on players who were recovering”, stated Marcos Miranda. The coach also highlighted the important returns of players like Adenízia and Monique, in addition to the debut of central Nia, who has made a difference in the team.
SESC FLAMENGO IN SEARCH OF LEADERSHIP
On the other hand, Sesc Flamengooccupies third place in the table, with 15 points, after playing seven matches. The team led by Bernardinho comes from a sequence of victories, including triumphs against Brasília Vôlei, Maringá Vôlei, Pinheiros and Barueri Volleyball Club. However, the Rio team still seeks to improve its performance to reach the lead. If they beat Praia Clube 3-0 or 3-1, the red-black team will equal their rival in points in the general classification.
PAST CONFRONTS BETWEEN TEAMS
Last season, the two teams faced each other on three occasions. Sesc Flamengo won two of the clashes, both 3-0, during the qualifying phase of the Superliga. However, Dentil Praia Clube came out on top in the Copa Brasil semi-final, also winning 3-0. The rivalry between the teams promises another great spectacle for volleyball fans.
DATA PERFORMANCE OF SESC FLAMENGO PLAYERS
Among Sesc Flamengo's individual highlights, Canadian setter Brie leads the ranking of aces of the competition, with 9 direct service points. Central teams Juju and Lorena have also stood out in terms of blocking, occupying the top positions, with 25 and 24 points, respectively. Furthermore, libero Laís has been fundamental in reception, with an efficiency of 67.67%.
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EXPECTION FOR THE GAME ON MARACANÃZINHO
The game between Dentil Praia Clube and Sesc Flamengo promises to be one of the most exciting of the season. With the championship lead at stake, the dispute will be a great test for both teams, who seek to maintain their good campaigns.
Conmebol appoints Andrés Rojas as referee for the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes at Maracanã and announces new rules for communicating decisions
17 Set 2025 | 18:45 |
Conmebol released, on Friday night (12), the refereeing scale for the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes de La Plata , valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The game will be played next Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, with ESPN broadcast throughout Brazil.
Colombian referee Andrés Rojas was appointed to officiate the match. Well-known to Flamengo fans, he has refereed four Flamengo matches, with a positive record for the Rio de Janeiro club: three wins and one draw.
The most memorable match refereed by Rojas occurred in 2017 , when Flamengo thrashed Palestino 5-0 in the Copa Sudamericana at the Luso-Brasileiro Stadium. In that match, Vinícius Jr. scored his first professional goal for the red-and-black team.
In addition to announcing the schedule, Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) a new feature for the quarterfinal stage. From this stage onwards, the main referees will immediately communicate their decisions to the entire public present at the stadium, increasing the transparency of the arbitration process.
The winner of the Flamengo vs. Estudiantes match will face the winner of the Vélez Sarsfield vs. Racing match in the semifinals. For this bracket, CONMEBOL has selected Brazilian duo Wilton Pereira Sampaio as the referee and Rodolpho Toski as the VAR manager.
After a serious injury suffered at the Club World Cup, the Chilean continues physiotherapy at the Mais Querido training center; Alex Sandro and the Italian are also recovering.
17 Set 2025 | 18:23 |
Flamengo released this Wednesday (17) an update on the clinical condition of midfielder Erick Pulgar . The player suffered a serious injury in June, after a clash with Harry Kane during the Club World Cup round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich.
Pulgar had to be replaced immediately and taken to the hospital. After more than two months away, the Chilean returned to the club's Training Center , where he is undergoing physiotherapy work on the pitch.
Flamengo reported that, this Wednesday (17), all players trained on the field. Erick Pulgar continues with physiotherapy activities on the lawn, as previously announced . The athlete may return to the club next month.
Alex Sandro and Jorginho, also injured, are in the transition phase and are completing conditioning exercises under the supervision of physiotherapists. Both remain unavailable for Filipe Luís's squad. The rest of the group trained normally.
Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (September 18th) at 9:30 pm at Maracanã Stadium to face Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is looking to lead the red-and-black team to the semifinals of the continental competition . In the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo leads with 50 points. The next match in the tournament will be on Sunday (September 21st) at 5:30 pm against Vasco da Gama.
The decisive classic takes place this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, and teams with important returns and absences
17 Set 2025 | 18:00 |
On the evening of this Thursday, September 18, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at the Maracanã Stadium , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN and on Disney+ streaming.
Coach Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements for the match , with the return of Bruno Henrique, who was rested due to thigh discomfort, and full-back Varela, who has recovered from pubalgia and is training normally.
On the other hand, Jorginho , Alex Sandro, and Erick Pulgar are still undergoing treatment for injuries and are unlikely to be included in the squad. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Coach: Filipe Luís.
STUDENTS' HIGHLIGHTS
Coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a tough match, but believes in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss to Botafogo.
Despite being without Eric Meza and Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who are injured, Domínguez emphasized the need for physical and mental focus to create difficulties for Flamengo at the Maracanã. The likely starting lineup is: Muslera; Román Gómez, González Pírez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Arzamendía; Ascacíbar, Amondarain, Palacios, José Sosa, and Cetré; and Facundo Farías . Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.
Keeping an eye on their rivals: Estudiantes will have new additions to their lineup to face Flamengo
17 Set 2025 | 14:56