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01 Nov 2023 | 23:41 |
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On Wednesday night, in Brasília, Santos achieved a fundamental victory against Flamengo. The game was tense and exciting, with surprising twists and turns. In the end, Joaquim had a memorable moment when he hit a beautiful shot from the midfielder, turning the match in favor of Peixe. With this triumph, Santos increased their advantage over the relegation zone to five points, a relief for the fans who have been following a difficult championship.
After the final whistle, coach Marcelo Fernandes shared his impressions about the match and the importance of victory with reporters. He highlighted the motivational conversation he had with his players in the locker room, emphasizing the need for competitiveness and intensity to obtain positive results. "I spoke in the dressing room. Our team will only achieve results if it has the intensity it is having and competes the way it is competing. If we don't compete with intensity, we won't win. It was like that against Inter. And the mirror for this match was the game against Palmeiras. We knew we were going to face a great team, be put under pressure, but we played well. Every time they showed intensity and desire, we got the result", said the coach.
Fernandes also explained the reasons behind of the substitutions he made during the game, relating them to the wear and tear that some players have faced in recent days. In this particular match, he chose to spare Lucas Lima and Dodô, demonstrating care for the health and physical condition of his team. "We took exams yesterday and today at lunchtime, we got the results at 4pm. We are very worried. We suffered a defeat in Porto Alegre (7-1 against Inter), it was very difficult. Then we faced Coritiba on a wet field and Corinthians with a wet field. The players were very overloaded", explained the coach, highlighting his concern for the health of his athletes.
The coach also shared details about his initial tactical strategy for the game. He mentioned that he asked Tomás Rincon to act as a third defender, while also having the flexibility to switch to a 4-4-2 system, with the ability to move the team according to the needs of the moment. According to Fernandes, his team finished the first half with a better performance than the opponent.
"Our initial intention was to have Rincon as the third defender. I spoke to him in this role, from within, to command there behind. We also had the opportunity to play in a 4-4-2 formation, with Nonato and Jean open on the flanks. We had two defenders left at the back and we were a little disorganized. So, we made a change and turned the first half around in a better situation", explained the coach, demonstrating his ability to adapt during the match.
In short, Santos won a crucial victory in the match against Flamengo, maintaining their fight to move away from the relegation zone. Marcelo Fernandes emphasized the importance of his team's intensity and competitiveness, in addition to sharing his concerns about player wear and tear. The tactical strategy used during the game demonstrates the coach's ability to make strategic decisions in real time to obtain the best results for his team.
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After a serious injury suffered at the Club World Cup, the Chilean continues physiotherapy at the Mais Querido training center; Alex Sandro and the Italian are also recovering.
17 Set 2025 | 18:23 |
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Flamengo released this Wednesday (17) an update on the clinical condition of midfielder Erick Pulgar . The player suffered a serious injury in June, after a clash with Harry Kane during the Club World Cup round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich.
Pulgar had to be replaced immediately and taken to the hospital. After more than two months away, the Chilean returned to the club's Training Center , where he is undergoing physiotherapy work on the pitch.
Flamengo reported that, this Wednesday (17), all players trained on the field. Erick Pulgar continues with physiotherapy activities on the lawn, as previously announced . The athlete may return to the club next month.
Alex Sandro and Jorginho, also injured, are in the transition phase and are completing conditioning exercises under the supervision of physiotherapists. Both remain unavailable for Filipe Luís's squad. The rest of the group trained normally.
Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (September 18th) at 9:30 pm at Maracanã Stadium to face Estudiantes in the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Coach Filipe Luís is looking to lead the red-and-black team to the semifinals of the continental competition . In the Brazilian Championship, Flamengo leads with 50 points. The next match in the tournament will be on Sunday (September 21st) at 5:30 pm against Vasco da Gama.
The decisive classic takes place this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, with live broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, and teams with important returns and absences
17 Set 2025 | 18:00 |
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On the evening of this Thursday, September 18, Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at the Maracanã Stadium , in Rio de Janeiro, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2025. The ball rolls at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on ESPN and on Disney+ streaming.
Coach Filipe Luís will have important reinforcements for the match , with the return of Bruno Henrique, who was rested due to thigh discomfort, and full-back Varela, who has recovered from pubalgia and is training normally.
On the other hand, Jorginho , Alex Sandro, and Erick Pulgar are still undergoing treatment for injuries and are unlikely to be included in the squad. The likely starting lineup includes: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Saúl, De La Cruz, and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro, and Samuel Lino . Coach: Filipe Luís.
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Coach Eduardo Domínguez projects a tough match, but believes in the Argentine team's ability to achieve a good result away from home. Estudiantes had a solid campaign in the group stage and eliminated Cerro Porteño in the round of 16 , with three away wins and only one loss to Botafogo.
Despite being without Eric Meza and Joaquín Tobio Burgos, who are injured, Domínguez emphasized the need for physical and mental focus to create difficulties for Flamengo at the Maracanã. The likely starting lineup is: Muslera; Román Gómez, González Pírez, Facundo Rodríguez, and Arzamendía; Ascacíbar, Amondarain, Palacios, José Sosa, and Cetré; and Facundo Farías . Coach: Eduardo Domínguez.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
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