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Saúl Ñíguez stands out at Flamengo and receives praise from the Spanish press
16 Set 2025 | 18:12
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Clube de Regatas do Flamengo is recognized for its rich history and countless glorious moments in Brazilian and world football. Over the years, Rubro-Negro has presented its immense fans with unforgettable goals, which not only decided titles, but also marked generations. Among so many epic moments, Gabigol's goal against Internacional, in the penultimate round of the 2020 Brazilian Championship< /b>, stands out as one of those moves that will forever be engraved in the memory of all Flamengo fans. That goal was responsible for giving Flamengo the lead in the championship, paving the way for their eighth national championship, crowning yet another memorable campaign.
On February 21, 2021, in a Maracanã without the presence of fans due to the pandemic, Flamengo faced Internacional in a decisive duel for the leadership of the Brasileirão 2020. The match, valid for the penultimate round, was seen by everyone as a true anticipated final. Internacional, which had led the championship until then, depended solely on itself to win the title. The Flamengo needed to win to take the lead and depend only on a victory in the last round to become champion. The pressure was immense, but Flamengo, led by Rogério Ceni, demonstrated the attitude of a large team accustomed to decisions.
< b> GABIGOL MARKED HIS NAME ONCE AGAIN AT FLAMENGO
International took the lead at 12 minutes into the game, with a goal from Edenílson, taking a penalty. The atmosphere became tense for the Red and Blacks, but Flamengo didn't let up. Showing their characteristic determination, the team continued to put pressure on the opponent and, in the 29th minute of the first half, Willian Arão, with a header, tied the match, bringing back the hopes of the entire Rubro-Negra Nation. The draw, however, was still not enough. The victory was crucial for Flamengo to take the lead, and with that, the second half promised to be even more electrifying.
It was then that, 17 minutes into the second half, the moment that would become eternal took place. Gabi, always decisive in big moments, received a perfect pass from Bruno Henrique, invaded the area and, with the coolness of a born goalscorer, shot low into the corner of goalkeeper Marcelo Lomba, turning the score for Flamengo. Gabigol's celebration was intense, representing the weight of that goal that practically guaranteed Mengão the title. At that moment, Flamengo was taking the lead in the Brasileirão, and the fans, even from afar, exploded with emotion.
AN ELECTRICIZING TURNOVER AT THE MARACANÃ WITHOUT FANS
The victory over Internacional consolidated Flamengo's recovery campaign, which had fluctuated throughout the championship, but found its best football in the final stretch. With the lead in their hands, the team only needed a victory against São Paulo, in the last round, to guarantee the title. Gabigol's goal, like so many other decisive moments in the striker's career with the red-and-black shirt, showed his ability to decide big games and his identification with the club. It was a goal that sealed hope of a title, but also the consecration of a team that fought until the end.
Teams face each other this Wednesday (17), at Morumbis, for the knockout stage of the national tournament; the duel is worth a place in the next phase of the competition
16 Set 2025 | 19:31 |
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Flamengo Women have a decisive challenge this Wednesday (17), at 6 pm (Brasília time), against São Paulo, at Morumbis stadium. The match, valid for the round of 16 of the Women's Brazil Cup , will be played in a single game. Whoever wins will advance directly to the next phase of the national competition, which returned to the Brazilian football calendar after a nine-year absence.
São Paulo takes the field seeking its first Women's Copa do Brasil title . The Tricolor team comes into this match after defeating Vasco 3-1 away from home in the previous round. In the Brazilian Championship, however, the São Paulo team was eliminated in the semifinals by Corinthians.
FLAMENGO MOMENT
Flamengo , in turn, thrashed Operário-MS 6-0 in the previous round , with Mariane scoring a hat trick. Despite their recent strong performance, Rosana Augusto's team was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the last Brazilian Championship after being defeated by Palmeiras.
Despite returning to the official calendar, the Women's Copa do Brasil still offers significantly lower prize money than the men's. While the 2025 men's champion can earn up to R$101.2 million, the women's tournament title yields a maximum of R$1.38 million.
📅 Date: 9/17/2025
⏰ Time: 6pm (Brasília time)
📍 Location: Morumbis Stadium, São Paulo (SP)
📺 Broadcast: SporTV
Coach: Thiago Viana.
Flamengo: Vivi Holzel; Monalisa, Agustina, Flavia Mota, Jucinara; Ju Ferreira, Djeni, Glaucia; Laysa and Cristiane. Coach: Rosana Augusto.
With a poor performance away from home, the Argentine team tries to stop Mengão's momentum in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals
16 Set 2025 | 18:59 |
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Estudiantes faces Flamengo this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The Argentine club arrives under pressure due to irregular results in the season and seeks to rediscover the good football of the beginning of the year to overcome one of the strongest teams in Brazil.
In 2025, the La Plata team played 36 matches, totaling 15 wins, eight draws, and 13 losses, with 42 goals scored and 40 conceded, a success rate of just over 49%. Away from home, the record is even more challenging: in 18 away matches, they have recorded just five wins, four draws, and nine losses.
On the other hand, Flamengo has maintained a solid performance at Maracanã , where they have lost only four times this season, only two of which have come against the main team. This makes the match even more difficult for the Argentine team, which will need to overcome one of the most intense atmospheres on the continent.
While performance away from La Plata is a concern, Estudiantes ' home record is positive. In 17 matches, they've won nine, drawn four, and lost four . This home strength could be an asset in the return leg, but first, the team needs to contain Flamengo 's momentum in Rio de Janeiro.
A traditional Libertadores champion, Estudiantes shares the title with River Plate as the most successful Argentine team in the competition and demonstrates experience in knockout stages. In the current edition, they lost only two matches in the group stage, against Universidad de Chile and Botafogo. In the round of 16, they eliminated Cerro Porteño after a 1-0 away win and a 0-0 draw in the return leg in La Plata.
Rubro-Negro begins its quest for a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals with sold-out tickets and a massive fan presence; the team has returns
16 Set 2025 | 18:35 |
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Flamengo begins its journey towards the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (18) . The first leg against Estudiantes (ARG) will be held at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will have a full house.
All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing an estimated attendance of around 69,000. The expectation is that the Red-Black Nation will fill every section of the stadium , transforming the Maracanã into a cauldron to push the team toward victory.
The team will have important reinforcements. Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela , who were absent last Sunday (14) against Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , trained normally this Tuesday (16) and should be available to the coach again.
Despite their returns, Rubro-Negro will remain without midfielder Jorginho, full-back Alex Sandro, and defensive midfielder Pulgar , who are still recovering. The likely lineup for the game includes: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Allan), Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.
Fans will be able to watch the match live on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming). The second leg will be held next week in La Plata, Argentina, and will determine who advances to the semifinals.
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