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Flamengo Secures Spot in the Final Four of the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA)

In the early hours from Friday (13th) to Saturday (14th), Flamengo secured a spot in the semifinals of the Basketball Champions League Americas. In the next stage, the Pride of the Nation will face Boca Juniors (ARG).

The date and location of the BCLA semifinals and final have not yet been determined. In the previous edition, the Final Four was held at Maracanãzinho, in Rio de Janeiro, home of Flamengo.

HOW DID FLAMENGO QUALIFY FOR THE SEMIFINAL?

With a packed arena cheering against them and a game-winning basket in the final moments, Flamengo defeated Astros (MEX) 77 to 75, in a match held in Guadalajara last Friday (13th). It’s worth remembering that in the first game, at Maracanãzinho, Mengão overcame the Mexican team 101 to 99.

In other words, with two consecutive victories, Mengão secured another BCLA semifinal spot, without the need for a third game (which would also have been in Mexico). It’s worth noting that the opponent had a 100% record in the competition until they faced the Rubro-Negro.

AND IN THE OTHER SEMIFINAL?

On the other side, Franca faces Nacional, from Uruguay. This increases the possibility of a final between Brazilian teams in the main continental basketball tournament, which grants a spot in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.

IS FLAMENGO THE CURRENT CHAMPION?

Yes! Flamengo is the current two-time BCLA champion. The Rubro-Negro celebrated their latest Basketball Champions League Americas title in April 2025. Now, in the current season, Sérgio Hernández’s squad is aiming for another trophy.

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