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Real Madrid will have a clash against Las Palmas, valid for the seventh round of the Spanish Championship

26 Set 2023 | 18:18 |

Real Madrid announced the list of 21 players called up for the clash against Las Palmas, valid for the seventh round of the Spanish Championship. The match is scheduled for 2 pm (Brasília time), at the Santiago Bernabéu. Vinicius Júnior, completely recovered from his injury and free from the gastroenteritis that prevented him from playing in the derby against Atlético de Madrid, was included in the squad and awaits coach Carlo Ancelotti's decision as to whether he will start the game as a starter or not.

Another novelty is the return of full-back Carvajal, who was discharged from the medical department for the game. The Spaniard is expected to resume his starting position, as Lucas Vázquez acted improvisedly in that position in his last match.

The young promise Arda Guler expected to be included for the first time in an official match for Real Madrid , following his recovery from an injury to the internal meniscus of his right knee suffered during the pre-season. However, in an official statement released by the Merengue club this morning, it was revealed that the player suffered a new injury, this time to the left rectus femoris muscle. The European media estimates that he will return in approximately three weeks.

In addition, Ancelotti will have all the other expected players available for the clash with Las Palmas. Check out the complete list of athletes called up by the Italian coach:

Goalkeepers: Lunin, Kepa and Fran;

Defenders: Carvajal, Alaba, Nacho, Lucas Vázquez, Fran García, Rudiger and Ferland Mendy;

Midfielders: Bellingham, Kroos, Modric, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga and Dani Ceballos;

Forwards: Joselu, Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo and Brahim Díaz.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

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