The coach can choose number 99 in tomorrow's match
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Gabigol is available to coach Tite for the clash between Peñarol and Flamengo, which will be played in Uruguay. The striker, who already trains normally with the squad at Luis Suárez's CT, was once again involved after a period out due to injury and could be one of the highlights of the match. At 28 years old, Gabigol carries a significant mark with him: he is the Brazilian with the most goals in the history of the Copa Libertadores da América.
The striker has already found the net 31 times in the continental competition, with 30 of those goals being scored for Flamengo and 1 when he played for Santos. His experience and eye for goal are considered important assets for Flamengo in this decisive phase of the competition. Since establishing himself as one of the main names in the red and black squad, Gabigol has been a key player in several of the club's campaigns.
His ability to position himself well inside the area and his coolness in finishing made him a reference in the attack, not only for Flamengo, but also in South American competitions. Furthermore, his record in decisive matches places him at a level of trust within the group and among the fans.
THE Flamengo, which has experienced ups and downs this season, sees Gabigol as a possible difference for the next clashes. Despite the criticism the team received in some recent performances, the striker's return could bring new energy to the team, especially in a competition as traditional as the Libertadores, where Flamengo has clear aspirations of winning another title.
For Tite, having Gabigol among the players available to face Peñarol is a significant advantage. The coach knows the striker's potential in high-pressure games and how he can be decisive in crucial moments. This is even more relevant considering the positive record that the player has in the competition, being one of the most effective scorers to have played for Flamengo.
Rubro-negro was 0-0 with Peñarol
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In Montevideo, Flamengo was unable to reverse the result and was left in a 0-0 draw with Peñarol. Therefore, they are eliminated from the Copa Conmebol Libertadores, the first fall that Tite's team suffers in 2024. Shortly after the end of the match, defender Fabrício Bruno appeared dejected, apologized to the red and black fans and defined that the objective now is to win the remaining titles.
“We did great, we set a great pace, but unfortunately we didn't get the goal. It's about apologizing to the fans and moving forward with the season to win titles. It's difficult, Peñarol's team knows how to defend itself, Aguirre's teams are like that. Now we have to apologize to the fans”, said the defender.
With the elimination, Flamengo stops facing Botafogo in a possible semi-final and concentrates its forces on the Copa do Brasil, where it is in the semi-final and will have the Corinthians as opponent. Flamengo's next challenge is in the Brazilian Championship. This is because the red and black team faces Athlético-PR, next Sunday, at 8:30 pm, at Maracanã.
Flamengo falls to Penarol in the Libertadores
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Flamengo faces a historic challenge when they fail to win the first game of a Libertadores knockout stage acting as home team. Throughout its participation in the tournament, the Rio club was eliminated every time it left the field in the first game, at home, without a victory.
This scenario began to emerge in 1993, when Flamengo faced São Paulo. On that occasion, the red-black team hosted Tricolor at Maracanã and were unable to do their homework, drawing 1-1. In the return match, played at Morumbi, Flamengo ended up defeated 2-0, bidding farewell to the tournament. at that stage.
After a long period without new eliminations in this situation, history repeated itself in 2010. The opponent at the time was the Universidad de Chile (LaU). Flamengo, then with a squad that generated great expectations, hosted the Chilean team at Maracanã and suffered a 3-2 defeat, complicating their chances of qualifying. In the second leg, in Santiago, they even won 2-1, but the result was not enough to reverse the disadvantage from the first game. Once again, the team fell by the wayside.
In 2018, it was Cruzeiro's turn to cross the path of Flamengo. In the round of 16 clash, Rubro-Negro was surprised at Maracanã, losing 2-0 to the team from Minas Gerais. Again, the mission proved arduous. In the second game, at Mineirão, Flamengo even looked for a goal and won 1-0, but the advantage built by Cruzeiro in the first duel guaranteed the Minas Gerais classification.
The last chapter of this negative retrospective occurred in 2024 edition, when Flamengo faced Peñarol. Once again, the Rio club failed to secure a positive result at Maracanã. The match ended with a 2-1 defeat. In Uruguay, history repeated itself: Flamengo fought, but were unable to reverse the score and were defeated 1-0, ending their campaign in the tournament.
These eliminations show a pattern that has become a true "ghost" for the team in Libertadores eliminatory clashes. The lack of a victory in the first leg at home ends up putting extra pressure on the squad, which needs to seek a positive result away from home. Although Flamengo has the players and structure to overcome these challenges, its history works against it, highlighting the difficulty of reversing disadvantages in high-level competitions.
The coach did not have a good time at Mais Querido
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Vítor Pereira, former Corinthians coach and Flamengo, reflected on his professional choices and admitted that the decision to play in Brazilian football was not the right one in sporting terms. In an interview with the Portuguese newspaper "A Bola", he commented that, despite the financial gains, going to Brazil did not bring the expected results for his career and that, with more patience, he could have followed other paths in Europe.
Pereira began his career in Brazil when he took command of Corinthians in 2022, but his time there was marked by ups and downs. He faced challenges such as adapting to the local style of play, the intense pace of competitions and constant pressure for results. In the end, he was unable to win major titles and decided to end his stay at the São Paulo club at the end of that year. FLAMENGO LIVES IN THE PAST OF VITOR PEREIRA
< The coach highlighted that, at the time, opportunities arose from clubs in more consolidated markets on the European scene, such as England and Spain. However, the financial attractiveness of Brazilian football ended up weighing on his decision. "There were some steps I shouldn't have taken," he said. Choosing Brazil, according to him, was a mistake considering his long-term career ambitions.In addition, Pereira faced severe criticism during his short spell at Flamengoin 2023, where the pressure for results and the club's troubled environment made it difficult for him to stay. He ended up being fired a few months after taking office, unable to impress his style and meet the expectations of the board and fans. The scenario, for the coach, showed that a more careful analysis of the challenges and reality of Brazilian football would have been more appropriate.
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