Coluna do Fla
·9 December 2025
Filipe Luís names Flamengo XI for Cruz Azul clash in training

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·9 December 2025

Flamengo returns to the field on Wednesday (10), when they clash with Cruz Azul (MEX). Therefore, this Tuesday (09), Filipe Luís leads the team's final training session before their debut match in the Intercontinental Cup. Additionally, the coach will decide the starting lineup for the match that could secure Fla's place in the next round of the World Cup.
Initially, the probable lineup for Flamengo is as follows: Rossi; Varela, Danilo (Léo Ortiz), Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Samu Lino (Cebolinha) and Bruno Henrique. However, the team will still be finalized in Tuesday morning's training session (09).
Thus, at the Al Erssal Training Center, Filipe Luís will decide the starting lineup for Flamengo against Cruz Azul. It's worth noting that despite the probable lineup mentioned above, the red-black coach might field a different team.
In summary, this Tuesday (09), Filipe Luís concludes the preparation of the Flamengo squad for their debut in the Intercontinental Cup. For this, the team has a scheduled activity at 4 PM (local time), 10 AM (Brasília time), at the Al Erssal Training Center.
It is worth highlighting that Flamengo secured a spot in the Intercontinental after winning the Copa Libertadores. In summary, on November 29, the Rubro-Negro defeated Palmeiras 1-0, in Lima, Peru.
Flamengo faces Cruz Azul this Wednesday (10), starting at 2 PM (Brasília time), in Doha, Qatar. In case of a victory, the Most Beloved advances in the competition and faces Pyramids (EGY) in the next round.
Finally, if they succeed in the second match, Flamengo will face PSG (FRA) in the grand final of the Intercontinental, scheduled for December 17, also in Doha, Qatar. It is worth noting that Rede Globo, on open TV, as well as GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast Fla's participation in the World Cup.
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