SESC RJ FLAMENGO BEATS BARUERI AND ADVANCES TO THE SUPERLEAGUE SEMIFINALS

Sesc Flamengo, one of the main teams in Brazilian volleyball, underwent a significant reformulation for the 2024/25 season, and one of the main new additions to the squad is central Jussara. With extensive international experience and after an excellent spell at Maringá last season, the 28-year-old athlete spoke exclusively about her arrival at the club, her plans and the fierce competition for a place in the starting team.

Like other players in the squad, Jussara highlights the quality of the team and the excellence of the committee technique led by Bernardinho as crucial factors in his decision to wear the Flamengo shirt. The center, who has already played in Portugal, France, Israel and other Brazilian clubs, sees his arrival at Sesc Flamengo as a great opportunity to boost his career.

"Sesc RJ Flamengo is one of the biggest clubs from Brazil. Knowing the team's interest in me was extremely gratifying and motivating. Without a shadow of a doubt, playing at Sesc RJ Flamengo with this structure and this coaching staff will give me what I need to advance my career", said Jussara.< /p>

Sesc Flamengo was eliminated in the Superliga semi-finals in the last three editions. The biggest champion since the merger with the Sesc project, the club is now looking to return to the final and win the title that eluded them in previous seasons. Jussara believes that the newly formed group has the potential to achieve this goal.

"I believe in Sesc's return to the final. This squad has very good players and is being a huge showcase for us. For sure We will have the season of a lifetime to try, once again, to take Sesc RJ Flamengo to the final and the title", declared the central team.

The central position is one of those that has undergone the most changes in the Sesc Flamengo squad for the 2024/25 season. With the departure of Juciely and Valquíria, starters in the last three seasons, the club hired Lorena and Jussara to fill these vacancies. Now, they join Juju and Adria, who were already part of the team, and the competition for a place in the starting lineup promises to be intense.

The fan of Flamengofurther revived its dream of its own stadium after the club acquired the gasometer land for the construction of its new home. However, for Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, the Rubro-Negro project needs a lot of attention and care so as not to harm sporting performance, as was the case with São Paulo and Corinthians, with the construction of Morumbis and Neo Química Arena.

"Flamengo fans don't want what happened to São Paulo to happen, which spent 17 years without winning anything. Corinthians were champions of the Libertadores and the World Cup in 2012, and they were full of their chests to say that they would have stadium in two years. See what happened 12 years later with that Corinthians. There is no longer any sporting performance, there is a stadium, huge debt..." said BAP.

"A month ago, in a Corinthians review, I saw people saying that “the stadium is the root of our problems, we have Pacaembu, we have to return the stadium as a guarantee to keep Pacaembu”. intelligence. Learning from other people's mistakes is wisdom", added the candidate in an interview with the Coluna do Fla portal.

As said by Bap, São Paulo became one. long time without winning titles, that is, precisely during the construction process of Morumbi, opened in 1960. On the other hand, Corinthians, which debuted at Neo Química Arena in 2014, is experiencing one of the biggest financial crises in history.

Last month, Flamengo agreed to purchase the land from Gasologista, where the construction of the Mais Querido stadium is planned. Furthermore, the Rubro-Negro and Rio City Hall reached an agreement with Caixa Econômica so that the expropriation of the site could be completed.

Choosing a location to hold football matches often involves a series of interests and logistical considerations. In the case of Palmeiras, which frequently uses the Arena Barueri stadium, located in Greater São Paulo, as its home ground for smaller games, the decision to change location generated speculation and debate among fans and the sports media.

According to Luiz Teixeira, the change of location of the game against Flamengo is not due to stadium availability issues or infrastructure problems, but rather a strategic decision. If it were against any other team, the game would be held in Barueri without further questioning. However, the choice to face Flamengo in a different venue raises questions about the reasons behind this decision.

The rivalry between Palmeiras and Flamengo is known for mobilizing a large number of fans and attracting media attention national. Therefore, the choice of location for this particular clash may have been influenced by a number of factors, including the stadium's ability to accommodate large numbers of spectators, security and logistical considerations, as well as commercial and marketing interests.

In addition, the geographic proximity between the stadiums of Palmeiras and Flamengo, both located in São Paulo, may have played a role in the decision to change the departure location. Moving to a different stadium can help balance fan support and ensure a competitive atmosphere during the game.

The news of the change of venue for the game generated mixed reactions among Palmeiras fans. While some expressed understanding regarding the strategic considerations behind the decision, others expressed discontent with the lack of transparency from the club's board regarding the matter.