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04 Out 2024 | 14:12 |
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With just three points of difference in the table, Bahia and Flamengoface each other this Saturday, in Salvador, in a direct confrontation for the Brazilian Championship. The match is seen as crucial for Tricolor, who seek to get closer to the G-6 and secure a place in the Libertadores.
O Bahia is preparing for an important duel against Flamengo, this Saturday (05), for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place at 7pm (Brasília time), at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The Bahian team is just three points behind Rubro-Negro in the standings, and the result will be decisive in the fight for a place in the 2025 Libertadores.
During the season, Bahia has not yet managed to beat Mengão, which makes this confrontation even more challenging. However, playing at home is an extra motivational factor for the Bahian team, who will have the support of their fans in search of the three points.
ALEXANDRE HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF CONCENTRATION AND INTENSITY
In a press conference held this Friday (04), midfielder Alexandre spoke about the importance of the match against Flamengo. According to him, the team must maintain concentration and intensity on the field to achieve victory.
“We have to compete to the maximum , be very concentrated. It's going to be a game of details, as the last ones were, so we have to be careful. Intensity and competition will be fundamental for us to win at Fonte Nova”, said the player, highlighting that the preparation throughout the week was productive and will give the squad confidence in the duel.
FLAMENGO CONFIRMS ABSENCES FOR THE CONFRONTATION
On the side of Flamengo, the last training session before the match also brought definitions. The team will have important absences, such as Alex Sandro, who felt uncomfortable and will not travel with the group. However, the team led by Filipe Luís is still looking to gain points to remain in the fight for leadership of the Brasileirão.
With 48 points , Mais Querido occupies fourth place in the table and needs to beat Bahia to close the gap in relation to the first placed teams.
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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.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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