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Captains Met with the Team Before the Game Against Madureira

The current champion of the Brasileirão and the Libertadores, Flamengo is experiencing a challenging start to the 2026 season. Amidst the boos from the fans, the red-black team has been internally demanding an improvement in performance.

According to Uol Esporte, the Flamengo squad went through days of self-reflection before the 3-0 victory against Madureira in the Campeonato Carioca on Sunday (22). This is because, in addition to the 'demands' from the club president and the fans, the players themselves gathered and conducted a self-critique.

What Happened?

In summary, still according to Uol, the main leaders of the squad, such as Bruno Henrique, Arrascaeta, and Danilo, met behind closed doors with the entire team on the eve of the game against Madureira. At Ninho do Urubu, the captains and athletes admitted to the below-expectation performance.

Moreover, the captains and players themselves demanded greater focus and dedication so that Flamengo can return to playing good football. Not surprisingly, the athletes celebrated the red-black goals more modestly.

In the meantime, players like Arrascaeta and Danilo, who played against Madureira, made it clear that the victory was nothing more than Flamengo's obligation. Hence, the more restrained celebrations for the goals.

And Now?

Currently, Flamengo is shifting focus to fully concentrate on the Recopa Sul-Americana. On Thursday (26), the Most Beloved will host Lanús (ARG) at Maracanã, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

Thus, at Maracanã, Flamengo will need to overturn the score from the first leg. Finally, the match against Lanús will be broadcast live on ESPN, on the subscription channel, and on Disney+ through streaming.

It is worth noting that, so far, in the 2026 season, Flamengo has already been the runner-up in the Supercopa do Brasil. Additionally, the Red-Black was at risk of competing in the relegation playoff of the Carioca, but managed to recover and is close to reaching the final of the State Championship.

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