Flamengo today: catch the top Flamengo news this Thursday, 19/02/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights of the red-black news this February 19

Coluna do Fla has gathered the main information about Flamengo this Thursday (19). That's because the sports news has been highlighting relevant news about the Rubro-Negro, who are competing in the Recopa Sudamericana against Lanús (ARG).

Strike in Argentina: Flights from Brazil are canceled on the eve of Lanús vs Flamengo, for the Recopa

In short, Argentina is experiencing a crisis due to the labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei. In the meantime, airlines are canceling dozens of flights from Brazil to the neighboring country. It's worth noting that Flamengo is in Argentine territory to compete in the Recopa Sudamericana, against Lanús (ARG).

Due to the tense situation, airlines have canceled or rescheduled flights that were scheduled for this Thursday (19) because of the general strike called in the country. The main trade union in Argentina, the CGT (General Confederation of Labor), announced the stoppage.

Recopa: Will the Flamengo vs Lanús game be broadcast on Globo?

First of all, Flamengo faces Lanús on the night of this Thursday (19), in the first leg of the Recopa Sudamericana. In the meantime, the match will take place at Estadio Ciudad de Lanús, in Argentina, without broadcast on free-to-air TV.

As mentioned earlier, the Flamengo vs Lanús game will not be broadcast live by Rede Globo on free-to-air TV. Nevertheless, the match will be shown on ESPN, on the pay TV channel, as well as on Disney+ via streaming.

Filipe Luís reveals reason for Flamengo's defeat to Corinthians in the Supercopa do Brasil

In summary, Flamengo lost to Corinthians 2-0 on February 1 and ended up as runners-up in the Supercopa do Brasil. In the meantime, coach Filipe Luís commented on the match and lamented the result of the clash in Brasília.

— Losing always hurts. It's an absurd pain and losing a final is difficult for all of us. I know the context, we had a different preparation from other years. We had a sending off (Jorge Carrascal). However, it's a new final, with other difficulties, we have a different confidence, I hope we are at our best to win,“ said the Flamengo coach, in an interview with ESPN Brasil.

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