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Flamengo is in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores and leading the Brasileirão

The Brazilian football calendar is currently on hold due to the FIFA Date. Even so, Flamengo continues to prepare for the upcoming commitments in 2025. A Fluminense idol and former player, Felipe Melo, predicted the end of the red-black season and stated that Filipe Luís's team will be in the final of the Libertadores.

— Flamengo, Palmeiras, and Cruzeiro, they will fight until the end (for the Brasileirão). Suddenly, Botafogo might join in, as they have a good team. They are the leaders of the championship, fighting for the top of the table, they are the best teams with the best football. It's difficult, I think it won't go beyond these three clubs, but to say that Flamengo will be the champion, that Palmeiras will be the champion... I don't really like that -, he said, before concluding:

— But in the Libertadores, to not sit on the fence, I think that on Flamengo's side, Flamengo has every condition to reach the final. On the other side, Palmeiras and São Paulo might face each other in a semifinal... it's Palmeiras, São Paulo, and River Plate (ARG) on the other side. I think Palmeiras might even get past River. I'll speak with my heart, I root for Palmeiras -, concluded Felipe Melo, during the 'Fechamento SporTV'.

What is Flamengo's situation in the 2025 season?

Currently, Flamengo is leading the Brazilian Championship, with 46 points. In this period, Filipe Luís's team has accumulated 14 wins, four draws, and only two losses. Following closely is Palmeiras in second place, with 42 points. However, it is worth noting that both teams have matches to play in the competition.

Additionally, in the Libertadores, Flamengo is qualified for the quarterfinals of the competition. In the round of 16, the Most Beloved overcame Internacional 3-0 on aggregate. Now, aiming to reach the semifinals, the Red-Black will face Estudiantes (ARG) on September 18 and 25.

When does Flamengo return to the field?

Meanwhile, the red-black squad continues to enjoy their days off before returning to training. The next game for Flamengo takes place on September 14, against Juventude, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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