
Soccer
13 Out 2024 | 16:22 |
The fans of Flamengo he is confident after two consecutive victories with the team led by Filipe Luís and, once again, promises to push the team in search of another triumph in the Brazilian Championship. With good performances and without conceding goals in the last matches, the red and black fans sold out tickets in the Setor Norte do Maracanã for the classic against Fluminense, which takes place next Thursday (17), at 8pm.
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">According to the Coluna do Fla report, around 30 thousand tickets destined for the North Sector, exclusively for Flamengo fans, have already been sold. Maracanã, known as the 'Sacred Temple' of Brazilian football, will once again be full of red and black fans looking for another victory in the national tournament.
TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">Despite the high demand for the North Sector, other sectors of the stadium still have tickets available. Therefore, Mengão fans who want Attending the stadium, you can still secure your tickets to watch the match against Fluminense. The match is crucial for the club's hopes in the Brasileirão.
SITUATION IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Currently, CRF occupies fourth place in the Brazilian Championship table, with 51 points. The team seeks not to distance itself from the fight for the title, currently led by Botafogo, which has 60 points. A victory in the Rio classic is essential for Flamengo to continue dreaming of the title, staying alive in the competition.
FLAMENGO solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">The classic among Flamengo and Fluminense, valid for the Brazilian Championship, takes place next Thursday (17), at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. With a full house and sold out tickets in the North Sector, the red and black fans hope that the team will maintain the momentum of their victories and continue their journey at the top of the table.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.