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Botafogo and São Paulo are tied and the decision of Flamengo's possible opponent will be decided next week
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Lorran puts the game in his pocket in the first half
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0Flamengo staged a spectacular comeback on this electrifying night in Buenos Aires, beating Boca Juniors 2-1, in a match valid for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores da América. The highlight of the clash was young striker Lorran, who shone brightly by scoring a goal and providing a decisive assist for the Rio team. With this crucial victory, Flamengo consolidates its position as leader of the group and reaffirms its strength on the international football scene.
From the first minutes, the confrontation between Flamengo and Boca Juniors proved to be a high-level clash, with both teams trying to impose their pace of play. Boca Juniors, playing in their territory and with the fervent support of their fans, put pressure on Flamengo from the start, creating opportunities and keeping the red and black defense under constant threat. However, Flamengo was not intimidated by the challenge and responded with its usual technical and tactical quality.
It was in the 27th minute of the first half that Lorran, just 19 years old, showed all his talent when opening the scoring for Flamengo. After a beautiful individual play, the young striker finished with precision, putting the Brazilian team ahead on the scoreboard. The goal not only demonstrated Lorran's individual talent, but also Flamengo's collective ability to convert their opportunities into goals.
Boca Juniors, in turn, was not discouraged by the goal conceded and maintained its offensive intensity, incessantly seeking a draw. The pressure from the Argentines resulted in some difficult moments for the defense of Flamengo, which had to double down to contain the opposing attacks. However, the Brazilian team demonstrated resilience and concentration, maintaining tactical organization and defensive solidity.
In the 42nd minute of the first half, Lorran was once again decisive by starring in an extremely important play for Flamengo. After a beautiful triangulation in the attacking field, the young attacker served a millimetric pass to his teammate, who did not waste the opportunity and increased the red-black advantage. Lorran's assistance not only highlighted his vision of the game and his ability to create, but also the importance of teamwork for Flamengo's success.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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0Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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0Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
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The club is having DM problems
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0Tite, current coach of Flamengo, was direct when commenting on the tight calendar of Brazilian football and the idea of sparing players amid the intense sequence of games. In a recent interview, he spared no criticism of the current competition model in the country and made it clear that, contrary to what many suggest, he has no intention of arbitrarily preserving players in decisive moments.
Tite's main criticism revolves around the excess of games throughout the season. The Brazilian calendar is historically tight, with competitions such as the Brazilian Championship, the Copa do Brasil, the Libertadores, and, in years of the World Cup or Copa América, there is still the weight of international team tournaments. This scenario means that clubs, especially the big ones, have to deal with an exorbitant number of matches in a short space of time, which increases the wear and tear on players and, consequently, the risk of injuries.
However, despite this situation, the coach made it clear that it is not in his plans to adopt a strategy of rotating players indiscriminately. "No one spares", said Tite, in response to suggestions that Flamengocould rest its main athletes in some games. He highlighted that sparing athletes without a clear justification, just with the intention of preserving the squad, would be a risky attitude, especially considering the pressure for immediate results in a club of Flamengo's magnitude.
Tite was also emphatic when explaining that, when making decisions about the lineup, he takes into account several factors, including the physical condition of the athletes, the importance of the match and the team's long-term planning. "Am I going to save my job? Put my job at risk?", joked the coach, highlighting that, in a club with pressure and expectations like Flamengo, a bad result can be costly, including a coach's position.
The Brazilian football calendar is one of the most intense in the world. While in many European countries clubs play, on average, between 45 and 50 matches per season, in Brazil this number easily exceeds 70, considering all competitions. Furthermore, long trips between states, climate variations and the difference in the quality of lawns contribute to the wear and tear of athletes.
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