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07 Set 2025 | 14:35 |
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Former player Vampeta analyzed the Brazilian football scene after the transfer window closed and left no doubt about his prediction: for him, Flamengo is the big favorite to win the Brazilian Championship, ahead of Palmeiras and Cruzeiro .
Vampeta on Flamengo in the Brasileirão: "It's a great Brazilian, for sure!"
According to the five-time world champion, the red-and-black squad is currently the strongest and most qualified in the country. With the signings made under Filipe Luís, the team has achieved a level of consistency that, in the commentator's view, will make it difficult for any other rival to surpass it until the end of the season.
Despite being the favorite in the Brasileirão, Vampeta had a caveat regarding the Copa Libertadores . Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals, and because it's a knockout round, the former player believes Argentina's tradition could pose risks.
" Anything can happen in knockout games . We saw that Grêmio closed ranks and came away with a draw. But, in points-based competition, Flamengo is the Brazilian champion. They'll definitely win the Brazilian championship!" he said during his appearance on RedCast.
Still on the subject of the continental tournament, he reinforced: "They're the favorites in the Libertadores, but they could fall in two games without playing well . Estudiantes could suddenly mount a defensive standoff. The Argentines are giving their all. If they qualify, they could still face Vélez or Racing, another Argentine team."
Flamengo is seeking its fourth Libertadores title, an unprecedented feat so far, as among the Brazilian teams that have already won three titles, only "Mais Querido," Palmeiras, and São Paulo remain in the competition . Vampeta recalled the rivalry between the clubs and emphasized that São Paulo remains a dangerous contender.
"There are eight champions left. It could be Flamengo, which had fewer titles . Will São Paulo maintain its hegemony of being the first to win more than everyone else? There will be that rush as well. For the Brazilian Championship, I think São Paulo will finish in the top seven. In the Libertadores, São Paulo will surpass LDU. I don't know if Palmeiras will surpass River Plate."
Mengão fans are mobilizing to fill the Maracanã stadium for the first leg of the quarterfinals against Estudiantes; the stadium is expected to sell out before the general sale.
07 Set 2025 | 16:26 |
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Flamengo is close to another final in the 2025 Copa Libertadores . The club faces Estudiantes in the quarterfinals, with the first match scheduled for Maracanã, and the crowd's mobilization is impressive.
According to journalist Venê Casagrande , more than 30,000 tickets have already been sold for the match. The stadium is expected to reach capacity even before the stadium opens to the general public.
Sales began this Sunday (7), initially destined for the two-star Maraca 2 plan. Flamengo's board expects all tickets to be sold out by Friday (12) , when general sales will open for fans without membership.
07/09 at 10am: Maraca Nation 2 (2 stars)
09/08 at 10am: Maraca Nation 2 (1 star)
09/09 at 10am: Maraca Nation 2 / Maraca Nation 3 (1 star)
10/09 at 10am: Maraca Nation 3
September 12th at 10am: General Public Online
September 18th at 9pm: End of Online Sales
North Sector (Mengão): from R$62.50 to R$250.00
South Sector (Mengão): from R$50.00 to R$200.00
Upper East (Mengão): from R$62.50 to R$250.00
Lower East (Mengão): from R$75.00 to R$300.00
Fla+ Space (Lower East): R$200.00
Lower West (Mengão): from R$75.00 to R$300.00
Maracanã Mais (Mengão): from R$ 281.25 to R$ 900.00
The defender has everything to be among the starting 11 for Mengão against Jaconero in Caxias do Sul due to the absence of an important piece in defense
07 Set 2025 | 15:58 |
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Flamengo continues its preparation to face Juventude , next Sunday (14), for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. For the match, coach Filipe Luís will not have Léo Ortiz, suspended, and should bet on Danilo as a starter in the red-black defense .
Danilo's last start was the 1-0 victory over Fluminense on July 20th, in the 15th round. At the time, the defender suffered a thigh muscle injury and was sidelined for about a month. Now fully recovered, he is expected to return to the starting lineup.
In the 1-1 draw with Grêmio on August 31, Léo Ortiz received his third yellow card of the season in a highly contested play by Grêmio. As a result, he will serve an automatic suspension and will not travel to Caxias do Sul.
A starter in the derby against Fluminense, Danilo felt pain in his right thigh and left the field in the 37th minute of the second half. Since then, he has undergone treatment with the Medical Department and has returned to the field , once again available for Filipe Luís.
Signed in January after terminating his contract with Juventus (ITA) , Danilo has played 18 games, scored three goals, and provided one assist for Flamengo . Although he is not a regular starter, he has been alternating between Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira in defense, despite suffering from physical problems.
Rubro-Negro returns to the field next Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), against Juventude, at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. Flamengo seeks to end a long run without victories at Jaconero's home . The last time they won there was on October 1, 1997, when the score ended 1-0 for Mais Querido, due to an own goal by Rodrigo Costa.
The midfielder suffered the injury in the match between Mengão and Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup and hopes to return to the field in September.
07 Set 2025 | 15:14 |
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Flamengo is getting closer to clearing out its medical department . While Alex Sandro is making progress in recovering from a calf injury, midfielder Erick Pulgar is also showing signs of improvement after a fracture in the fifth metatarsal in his right foot . In an interview with Flamengo TV, the Chilean spoke about the treatment process, expressed his eagerness to return to the field, and left a message to the nation.
Flamengo's Pulgar on recovery: "I'm closer to returning to the field"
"The recovery has been very good. First, I'd like to thank Filipe (Luís) and Boto for giving me the confidence to go to Chile , and Dr. Sassaki and the entire medical department for overseeing the surgery and the first part of the work. Now I feel great, pain-free, I'm already doing more work, carrying more weight, and I'm closer to returning to the field," said the number 5.
Pulgar then highlighted the dedication behind the scenes: "We organized the week with the Medical Department to avoid wasting time, because I'm already eager to get back to training with the group. We'll continue the work and also thank the MD , who stayed with me working even when he was off," he concluded.
The midfielder suffered the injury on June 29th during a friendly against Bayern Munich (GER). In the first half, Pulgar fouled Harry Kane , receiving a yellow card, and soon after, felt pain in his right foot. Tests confirmed a fracture in the fifth metatarsal, and the athlete underwent surgery in Chile.
With no exact date set for Pulgar's return, Flamengo is focusing on the next match on the calendar . Filipe Luís' team faces Juventude, this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in a match valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.
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