Flamengo Faces Athletico-PR at Maracanã Amidst Fan Protest
On September 29, 2024, Flamengo hosted Athletico-PR at Maracanã for the 28th round of the Brasileirão, but the match was marked by a notable absence of fans. This season’s lowest attendance was recorded, with just 26,812 paying spectators and 28,708 total attendees. Despite their reputation for filling stadiums and breaking records, Flamengo’s supporters expressed their dissatisfaction with the team’s performance.
In this tightly contested match, Flamengo managed a narrow 1-0 victory. While the disappointing turnout was not solely because of the team’s recent struggles, the steep ticket prices have stirred ongoing discussions online. For this game, the minimum prices were R$80 in the North Stand and R$100 in the East Upper section.
The discontent among fans intensified following Flamengo’s elimination from the Libertadores quarterfinals. Though the attendance was far below the usual 50,000, chants of “Shameful team” and “We want respect and commitment” echoed from the 28,000 supporters present, indicating their frustration with the club’s current trajectory kadeena.
Gerson Secures Victory for Flamengo
Gerson was the hero of the match, scoring the only goal to secure Flamengo’s hard-fought win. Prior to this game, the team had only experienced crowds below 45,000 as hosts on four occasions in 2024. However, the last time Flamengo had such low attendance was in January 2023 when they faced Audax in the Campeonato Carioca, with only 26,102 fans attending .
Previous Low Attendances for Flamengo in 2024
- Flamengo 4 x 0 Boavista – Taça Guanabara – Campeonato Carioca – 35,713 present
- Flamengo 1 x 0 Botafogo – Taça Guanabara – Campeonato Carioca – 46,798 present
- Flamengo 3 x 0 Volta Redonda – Taça Guanabara – Campeonato Carioca – 42,373 present
- Flamengo 2 x 1 São Paulo – 2nd Round – Campeonato Brasileiro – 48,103 present
- Flamengo 2 x 1 Bahia – 10th Round – Campeonato Brasileiro – 49,909 present
- Flamengo 1 x 0 Amazonas – 3rd Round – Copa do Brasil – 39,015 present
As the season progresses, will Flamengo be able to rally their fans and improve performance on the pitch freshfields?
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