Flamengo line-up: Leonardo Jardim picks XI for São Paulo today

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·25 July 2026

Flamengo line-up: Leonardo Jardim picks XI for São Paulo today

What is Flamengo’s likely lineup for the match against São Paulo in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo is in the final stages of preparation to face São Paulo on Sunday (26) at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

Flamengo’s final training session before the match against São Paulo will take place at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (25). It is during this session that Leonardo Jardim will define the starting lineup. However, the tendency is for the Rubro-Negro to take the field as follows: Rossi; Varela, Vitão, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho and Lorran (De La Cruz); Lino, Bruno Henrique and Pedro.

In short, for this Sunday’s clash (26), the expectation is that Varela and Alex Sandro will return to the right and left back positions, respectively. In midfield, meanwhile, Leonardo Jardim still has some doubts.

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This is because, even with Arrascaeta’s return to the pitch this Wednesday (22), the Uruguayan is still expected to get minutes gradually throughout the match. As a result, Lorran and De La Cruz are the main candidates for the spot.

WHAT ARE THE OTHER UPDATES FOR FLAMENGO AHEAD OF THE MATCH AGAINST SÃO PAULO?

After a long period recovering from injury, Léo Ortiz will be back against São Paulo. The expectation is that the number 3 will be available as an option on the bench. On the other hand, Plata is a doubt due to pain in his right knee, while Carrascal will serve the last game of his suspension imposed by the STJD.

HOW WAS FLAMENGO’S RETURN AFTER THE WORLD CUP?

Flamengo is trying to take advantage of the Brazilian calendar’s return after the World Cup to build momentum in the final stretch of the 2026 season. Last Wednesday (22), Rubro-Negro traveled to Chapecó and thrashed Chapecoense 4-0. Now, Mengão will look for a win against São Paulo.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS SÃO PAULO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

The match between Flamengo and São Paulo will be covered by Coluna do Fla TV, the most rubro-negro channel on the internet. Therefore, the live broadcast, which begins even before the ball starts rolling at the Maracanã, will feature reporters Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on site on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will also broadcast the match.

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