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The Red-Black Nation once again put on a show at Maracanã. In the 0-0 draw with Cruzeiro , in the 26th round of the Brasileirão, Flamengo recorded the largest attendance at a club game since the stadium was renovated for the 2014 World Cup .

In total, 72,565 fans were present on Thursday night (2) . Of this number, 67,873 were paying, generating a gross income of R$5,835,870.00. Even without the victory on the field, the strength of the stands established a new historical milestone in the "Temple of Football".

FLAMENGO ALREADY OWNED THE BRAND

The previous record also belonged to Flamengo , achieved in 2025, when 71,977 fans watched the 2-1 victory over Estudiantes in the Libertadores. Now, that number was surpassed against Cruzeiro, reinforcing the protagonism of the red-black fans.

LEADERSHIP IN AUDIENCE AVERAGES

In addition to this achievement, Flamengo continues to dominate attendance figures in Brazilian football year after year, achieving numbers that reflect the nation's passion for the club . Flamengo leads the average attendance in the Brasileirão and throughout the season.

LARGEST ATTENDANCES AT THE "NEW MARACANÃ" FOR CLUB GAMES

• 72,565 in attendance: Flamengo 0x0 Cruzeiro – Brazilian Championship 2025
• 71,977 present: Flamengo 2x1 Estudiantes – Libertadores 2025
• 71,411 present: Flamengo 1x0 Independiente del Valle – Recopa 2023
• 69,997 in attendance: Flamengo 0x0 Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship 2022
• 69,986 present: Flamengo 3x0 Independiente del Valle – Recopa 2020
• 69,978 in attendance: Flamengo 2x0 Fluminense – 2023 Brazilian Cup

Flamengo faces Bahia this Sunday (5), for the 27th round of the Brasileirão, and one of the major concerns for the duel is the state of the Arena Fonte Nova pitch . The topic has already generated recent debates and was commented on again, now by coach Filipe Luís and midfielder Saúl.

Filipe Luís on the pitch for Bahia vs. Flamengo: "It hurts both teams"

ADAPTATION IS THE KEY WORD

After the draw against Cruzeiro , Filipe Luís emphasized that Flamengo is accustomed to different field conditions and that the team is prepared to overcome this challenge: " We are used to playing on different types of grass, different pitches, and even with different balls . The players are adapted and prepared to face Bahia even with the poor pitch and seek victory," said the coach.

In the last match held at Fonte Nova, between Palmeiras and Bahia, Abel Ferreira complained a lot about the conditions of the field , while Rogério Ceni responded, remembering that the problem also hinders the Bahian team, which values ball possession.

Filipe Luís followed the same line and recognized that the situation could harm both sides: “ I don’t know if there has been any improvement since the last game , but as Rogério himself said, it harms both teams,” concluded the coach.

SAUL REINFORCES THE SPEECH

Like the coach, Saúl also emphasized the importance of adaptation. The Spanish midfielder emphasized that Flamengo is ready to change its style of play if necessary in search of a positive result: "We have to adapt: to the pitch, the weather, and whatever comes our way. If we can't play our style, we'll play differently to win," he declared.

DUEL AT FONTE NOVA

Flamengo and Bahia face each other this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, with broadcast by Premiere (on pay-per-view) . In the first round, at Maracanã, Rubro-Negro won 1-0, with a goal from Arrascaeta.

After a title-winning stint in Flamengo's youth academy , Felipe Teresa is Palmeiras' newest signing . The 19-year-old forward terminated his contract with Flamengo at the end of September and signed a two-year deal with the São Paulo club, which will retain 80% of his economic rights. This brings the youngster to an end after a week and a half without a team.

REASON FOR LEAVING FLAMENGO

The decision to release Felipe Teresa came from Flamengo itself, which expressed dissatisfaction with the player's behavior . The club, however, did not elaborate on the reasons and simply expressed gratitude for the time the player wore the Sacred Mantle.

In her farewell, Teresa posted a message of gratitude: "Today I end a cycle at Clube de Regatas do Flamengo , the team of my heart and which will always have a special place in my life . Despite the circumstances, I leave with gratitude for having had the opportunity to wear this shirt so heavy and full of history," she wrote.

ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE BASE AND CHANCES AT THE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL

A graduate of Ninho do Urubu, Felipe Teresa has amassed significant achievements. In 2024, he starred in scoring the winning goal in the U-20 Club World Cup against Olympiacos (GRE). He also received opportunities in the professional team under Filipe Luís , scoring against Grêmio in Porto Alegre in the Brasileirão that same year.

NEXT STEPS

Without the striker, Flamengo U-20 returns to the field this Saturday (04), at 10 am (Brasília time), against Madureira , for the Carioca Championship of the category. The duel takes place at Conselheiro Galvão Stadium. The Garotos do Ninho are in third place in the table, while Tricolor Suburbano is 10th in the competition.