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13 Mai 2025 | 07:33 |
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Complaints about the tight schedule are not exclusive to Brazilian football . In Ecuador, coach Pablo 'Vitamina' Sánchez also expressed discomfort with LDU 's marathon of away games, just on the eve of the decisive match against Flamengo , this Thursday (15), for the Copa Libertadores da América.
For the third time in a row, we will play as visitors..."
“ Nothing is more beautiful than winning . Afterwards, we will analyze all the details ( of Saturday’s game ), see where we could have improved. But now it’s time to celebrate, because the victory gives us the energy to face the next challenge with more confidence. And for the third time in a row, we will play as visitors, with all our focus on the important game against Flamengo ,” declared the coach, after the victory at the weekend.
LDU has played two games away from home : they beat Deportivo Táchira (VEN) 3-2 on the 7th in the Libertadores, and last Saturday (10) they beat Macará (EQU) 1-0, even with an alternative team. The duel against Flamengo, at Maracanã, will be the third in a row away from home.
“I am pleased with the team. We are undefeated in the Libertadores and in a fierce battle with Flamengo and Central Córdoba for places in the round of 16. I would have liked to do a little better in the LigaPro (Ecuadorian Championship), but we are in fourth place. I am proud of the players, we knew we would need everyone and they performed well. I am very pleased with their work,” added Sánchez.
The match between Flamengo and LDU is scheduled for this Thursday (15), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast by ESPN (pay TV) and Paramount+ (streaming).
Flamengo is in third place in Group C with five points , three less than LDU, which leads the group, and Central Córdoba, which has eight each . Deportivo Táchira has not scored any points. Rubro-Negro needs a victory to equal the Ecuadorian team's score and stay alive in the fight for a place in the round of 16.
Mengão has a classic and direct clashes in the fight for the national title and the semifinal duels of the continental competition
01 Out 2025 | 10:50 |
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Flamengo ended September on a high note, leading the Brazilian Championship and securing a spot in the Libertadores semifinals . Now, the team enters October in a decisive mood, with a derby, head-to-head matches, and crucial fixtures on the calendar.
The start takes place this Thursday (02), when Rubro-Negro receives Cruzeiro, at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. The duel is treated as a direct confrontation in the fight for leadership , since Flamengo has 54 points and the Minas Gerais team appears right behind, with 50.
Even if they lose, Filipe Luís's team will remain top, but with only a one-point lead . A win could widen the gap and make things more comfortable in the standings, virtually eliminating Cruzeiro from the race for first place.
Starting the month's calendar, Flamengo faces Cruzeiro this Thursday (02), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The confrontation will be broadcast by SporTV (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) .
Uruguayan is interested in ending his career at Mengão and a spectacular season has brought the red-black team back to the negotiating table
01 Out 2025 | 10:10 |
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With the pause in the club calendar for the FIFA Date in October, Flamengo should take advantage of the period without games to focus on one of the main internal matters : the renewal of Arrascaeta's contract , the club's great highlight of the year.
The club had reached an agreement at the beginning of the year, but negotiations cooled in May. Now, the board is moving to resume talks with the number 10's representatives as early as next week. According to GE, a proposal has been presented, but there are still points to be adjusted, including requests made by the Uruguayan midfielder.
Arrascaeta has a contract with Flamengo until the end of 2026. However, the Uruguayan has already expressed his desire to end his career with the red-and-black shirt , and the club is considering offering a renewal for another three seasons, which would extend the contract until 2029. The topic is still under internal discussion.
Since his arrival in 2019, Arrascaeta has scored 92 goals and provided 102 assists in 337 matches, contributing directly to 194 goals . Currently wearing the number 10 jersey, which he inherited after Gabigol's departure, the Uruguayan is also the team's top scorer in 2025: 19 goals and nine assists in 47 games this season.
While negotiating the renewal, Arrascaeta remains available for the next challenge. Flamengo faces Cruzeiro this Thursday (02), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã , for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast on SporTV (closed TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).
Coach announces list for October's FIFA Date and, with the yellow jersey games in Asia, players may be missing from Mengão due to the long trip
01 Out 2025 | 09:52 |
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Carlo Ancelotti announces, this Wednesday (1st), his third call-up in charge of the Brazilian National Team, and Flamengo is following closely . The Italian coach included at least five red-black athletes in the preliminary list, which could result in important absences for the classic against Botafogo, for the Brazilian Championship.
Brazil faces Japan on October 14th, just one day before the clash at Maracanã. Logistics make releasing players virtually impossible . The situation is further complicated by the location of the matches: the national team faces South Korea on the 10th in Seoul, and Japan on the 14th in Tokyo—both in Asia.
According to journalist Venê Casagrande, the names under Ancelotti's watch are Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Despite the risk of absences, Flamengo 's board is unlikely to file a formal complaint with the CBF. Internally, the club acknowledges the loss but understands that the situation also affects other teams, including Botafogo.
In addition to the Brazilian squad, Flamengo could also lose players to South American teams. Uruguay, Ecuador, and Colombia will play between the 13th and 14th, which could mean Varela, De La Cruz, Viña, Plata, and Carrascal are out of the derby .
The matches also involve long trips: Uruguay faces Malaysia; Ecuador faces Mexico; and Colombia faces Canada in Toronto . Even though the matches precede the derby, the physical strain and distance make it impossible for the players to return immediately.
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