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Táchira coach has the formula to beat Flamengo! Check it out

The Deportivo Táchira idol recognizes Flamengo's superiority and highlights that the team enters the Libertadores thinking about the title

Edgar Pérez continued to praise Flamengo and described the team as "a European team playing in South America"
Edgar Pérez continued to praise Flamengo and described the team as "a European team playing in South America"

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Flamengo begins its quest for the third Libertadores championship this Thursday (3) , against Deportivo Táchira , at the Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo Stadium, at 9:30 pm. Coach of the Venezuelan team, Edgar Pérez Greco, gave a press conference after training and spoke about the preparation to face Rubro-Negro.


The Deportivo Táchira idol recognizes Flamengo 's superiority and emphasizes that the team enters the Libertadores thinking about winning the title. But the coach is confident that the home advantage can make the team play a perfect game to overcome these differences, which he believes is necessary to compete with Mengão.


We must play a perfect game to be able to compete at the same level"


"I'm happy to be starting the World Cup, something everyone is looking forward to. We know who we're going to face. A rival that is ready to be the Libertadores champion. We, with our tools, our dreams, our enthusiasm, our people and our stadium, will try to play a perfect game. We must play a perfect game to be able to compete at the right level," he said.

Edgar Pérez continued to praise Flamengo and described the team as "a European team playing in South America" . He also stressed that he expects a competitive team despite the difference in investment.


"With all due respect to everyone, we know what Flamengo is, its history, what it means on the continent. I also mentioned that it is a European team playing in South America. But, as I said, we want to compete and we hope that everything goes well."

Coach didn't want any trouble

The Deportivo Táchira coach also avoided getting into a "controversy" with Filipe Luís . He was asked about the red-and-black coach's statement in which he said he "didn't know anything about Táchira" after the match against Internacional. Edgar Pérez said he watched the video and the moment when Filipe said he would focus on the Venezuelan team from the following day. He also reinforced that he understands the statement, as his team also played over the weekend.

Edgar Pérez downplays strategy for debut in Libertadores

When asked about how he should set up the team to face Flamengo , the Deportivo Táchira coach stated that the players' commitment is more important than any tactical scheme he could come up with.

"Besides the system you can have, beyond the strategy, there are extra games, I have to be supportive with my teammate, I have to defend everything and attack everyone. There are many details. You watch Libertadores games and at the end you say, 'what system are you playing?' No, you are not playing in any system, it is fighting, searching, running, that is the Copa Libertadores" , he said, before adding:

"So, I think we should do this, in addition to what we have planned, it's a beautiful match, against Flamengo, a Brazilian team that comes here to San Cristóbal, the best team in Venezuela will play against one of the best teams in Brazil, and we hope to rise to the occasion" , he concluded.


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Flamengo vs Bayer Leverkusen - where to watch, probable lineup and time

Rubro-Negro faces the German team in a warm-up match in Germany; the clash marks an important test in the European offseason.

Flamengo faces Bayer Leverkusen in an international friendly in Germany; find out where to watch and the match time - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Bayer Leverkusen in an international friendly in Germany; find out where to watch and the match time - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo takes to the field this Wednesday (10) to face Bayer Leverkusen in an international friendly in Germany. The duel will be held in Gávea, in Rio de Janeiro, at 3 pm (Brasília time), and is part of the German team's pre-season.


The match is seen as an important test for the Mais Querido, which has been taking advantage of its time in Europe to maintain its match rhythm and integrate reinforcements into the main squad. Furthermore, the match against the 2024 German champions offers a high-level competitive opportunity for the youth academy players.


WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME LIVE


The friendly match between Flamengo and Bayer Leverkusen will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV on YouTube. The broadcast begins minutes before kickoff, with pre-match coverage and expert commentary. It's worth noting that Flamengo has called up four players from its professional squad: Matheu Cunha, Viña, Matheus Gonçalves, and Cleiton.

PROBABLE LINEUPS


The red-black formation can count on the following players: Flamengo : Matheus Cunha; Daniel Sales, Iago Teodoro, Cleiton and Viña; Fabiano, Lorran, Matheus Gonçalves and Joshua; Shola and Pedro Leão. Coach: Bruno Pivetti.

Bayer Leverkusen must mix the team for the friendly : Hradecky; Arthur, Tapsoba, Quansah, Hincapié, Grimaldo; Palacios, Andrich, Hofmann, Xhaka; Schick. Coach: Erik Ten Hag.


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Flamengo decides to select 4 professional players for friendly against Bayer Leverkuersen

Mengão U-20 faces the German team in Gávea with reinforcements from the main squad in an international friendly with live broadcast

Flamengo U-20 hosts Bayer Leverkusen this Friday at Gávea in an international friendly with reinforcements from the main team - photo: reproduction
Flamengo U-20 hosts Bayer Leverkusen this Friday at Gávea in an international friendly with reinforcements from the main team - photo: reproduction

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This Friday (18), Flamengo hosts Bayer 04 Leverkusen, from Germany, in an international friendly played in Gávea. The match will feature the Rubro-Negro's under-20 team, reinforced by four athletes from the professional team. On the other hand, the European club lands in Rio with the main squad, taking advantage of the pre-season phase.


The match, scheduled for 3 p.m. (Brasília time), celebrates the partnership between two football powerhouses and provides valuable experience for Mengão 's young talents. The match will be broadcast live on Flamengo TV and Cazé TV, both on YouTube.


INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE


For the match, the U-20 coaching staff will include Matheus Cunha (goalkeeper), Cleiton (defender), Matías Viña (left-back), and Matheus Gonçalves (attacking midfielder), all from the professional squad. The participation of these players underscores the importance of the friendly and strengthens the squad on the field.

Bruno Pivetti's team is riding high after a commanding 4-2 victory over Atlético-MG in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship. With this result, the "Mais Querido" (Most Beloved) occupies fifth place in the table, totaling 30 points and remaining firmly in the fight for qualification.


PROBABLE LINEUPS

The friendly between Flamengo and Bayer Leverkusen will be a rare opportunity to see young Brazilian talents face established names in European football on home soil. To watch, fans only need internet access, as the broadcast will be available for free on YouTube.

Flamengo: Matheus Cunha; Daniel Sales, Iago Teodoro, Cleiton and Viña; Fabiano, Lorran, Matheus Gonçalves and Joshua; Shola (Matheus Gonçalves) and Pedro Leão. Coach: Bruno Pivetti.

Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky; Arthur, Tapsoba, Quansah, Hincapié, Grimaldo; Palacios, Andrich, Hofmann, Xhaka; Schick. Coach: Erik Ten Hag.


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CBF defines refereeing for Flamengo vs. Fluminense, for the Brasileirão

The entity defined the referee who will be responsible for commanding the classic this Sunday (20), valid for the 15th round of the points tournament

The CBF defined the referee who will be responsible for commanding Flamengo x Fluminense this Sunday (20) (Photo: Reproduction)
The CBF defined the referee who will be responsible for commanding Flamengo x Fluminense this Sunday (20) (Photo: Reproduction)

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Flamengo's squad returned to CT Ninho do Urubu this Thursday (17), to begin preparations for the classic against Fluminense, on Sunday (20). Thus, with a view to the match, the CBF defined that the main referee of the confrontation will be Raphael Claus.


ARBITRATION DEFINED FOR THE CLASSIC


The CBF defined this Thursday (17) that the referee responsible for commanding Flamengo x Fluminense will beRaphael Claus . The professional will whistle his 45th game of the Mais Querido in his career. In the year, he was responsible for the refereeing in only one game: the goalless draw with Vasco in the Brasileirão.


RAPHAEL CLAUS IS KNOWN FOR CONTROVERSIES

Raphael Claus was heavily criticized by Flamengo fans after a derby against Fluminense in 2024. At the time, the Flamengo fans criticized Léo Pereira's penalty call on Marquinhos. The match ended in a 2-0 defeat for the "Mais Querido."


SHORTAGE FOR THE CLASSIC

In the match against Santos, this last Wednesday (16), Flamengo was harmed for the next match of the Brasileirão, as Bruno Henrique received the second yellow card in the competition and will have to serve an automatic suspension against Fluminense.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

Thus, Filipe Luís began this Thursday (17), the preparation of the squad for the match against Fluminense, on Sunday (20). The teams face each other in the 15th round of the Brasileirão, at Maracanã.


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