Flamengo announce U20 World Cup final line-up v Barcelona | OneFootball

The ball rolls for Flamengo and Barcelona (ESP) at 4:30 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (23)

The journey of the Crias do Ninho towards another youth category title is about to begin. This Saturday (23), Flamengo faces Barcelona (ESP) at Maracanã, in the final of the U-20 World Cup. For this decisive match, coach Bruno Pivetti has already set the starting lineup that will take the field.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LINEUP AGAINST BARCELONA?

STARTERS: Léo Nannetti; Daniel Sales, Iago, João Victor and Gusttavo; João Alves, Guilherme and Lorran; Matheus Gonçalves, Joshua and Pedro Leão.

SUBSTITUTES: Lucas Furtado, Eduardo Jung, Felipe Teresa, Wanderson Junior, Da Mata, Fabiano Dos Santos, Carbone, Ryan Roberto, Shola, Pablo Lucio, Douglas Costa Telles, Kaio Nobrega.

Confirmed among the starters, Lorran and Matheus Gonçalves take on leading roles in the Flamengo team for the clash with Barcelona. Considered recent gems from the youth academy, both players arrive backed by the experience they have already gained with the professional squad.

Despite having felt pain in his thigh during training last Thursday (21), Matheus Gonçalves has fully recovered and is set to join the attacking trio alongside Joshua and Pedro Leão.

Thus, the presence of Matheus Gonçalves strengthens the offensive sector. On the other hand, Lorran, with his ability to orchestrate in midfield, ensures technical quality and vision of the game for the Rio team.

WHAT TIME IS THE GAME TODAY?

At 4:30 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (23), Flamengo and Barcelona face off at Maracanã in the final of the U-20 World Cup. Thus, in pursuit of another title, Mengão faces an important match, counting on the support of the Nation. As always, Coluna do Fla will be ‘on site’ bringing all the action and keeping the fans informed about every detail of this intercontinental clash.

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