Flamengo today: catch the top Flamengo news this Monday, 23/02/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights of the red-black news on this February 23

Coluna do Fla gathered the main information about Flamengo this Monday (23). This is because the sports news has been echoing relevant news about the Red-Black, which is on the verge of qualifying for the finals of the Carioca.

Flamengo's president, Bap, makes demands on José Boto and Filipe Luís before the decision against Lanús

On Sunday (22), Flamengo did their homework and defeated Madureira 3-0, gaining a significant advantage in the semifinals of the Carioca. Before that, however, Flamengo's president, Bap, went to Ninho do Urubu to make some demands.

In summary, Bap went to Ninho do Urubu on Saturday (21). There, at the training center, the president held meetings to demand accountability from the football director José Boto, as well as Filipe Luís's coaching staff. According to GE, the tone of the conversation was demanding.

Arrascaeta speaks out about the boos from the fans during the Flamengo vs. Madureira match, for the Recopa

Flamengo defeated Madureira 3-0 on Sunday (22), at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Carioca semifinals. However, before the goals were scored, the red-black fans booed the players. Thus, Arrascaeta commented on the fans' protests.

— We know better than anyone that football is about the moment. What happened is in the past. 2026 now. Especially because we are below where we need to be. It's a time to work, have better performances, because it's the team that won practically everything. Training, work, and dedication -, he said.

Filipe Luís praises Lanús but backs Flamengo's comeback for the Recopa title

Right after Flamengo defeated Madureira 3-0, for the Carioca, the focus quickly shifted to the Recopa decision. Next Thursday (26), the Red-Black will host Lanús (ARG) for the return match, trying to overturn the 1-0 defeat suffered in Argentina. Despite the disadvantage, Filipe Luís was categorical in showing confidence in the comeback and assured that “there is no doubt” about the team's ability to turn the situation around.

— They are the South American champions, eliminated Brazilian teams, and are a team that reminds us of Estudiantes, which was a game that bothered us. It's not a concern, we have to work. I have no doubt that with a packed Maracanã we can reverse this situation -, said Filipe Luís, in a press conference this Sunday (22).

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