Flamengo reveal mixed line-up to face Atlético-MG in Brasileirão | OneFootball

With the Libertadores Final in Mind, Flamengo Will Rest Starters in the Brasileirão

Flamengo could become nine-time Brazilian champions this Tuesday (25), at Arena MRV, against Atlético-MG. Despite the importance of the match, the Rubro-Negro is also focused on the Libertadores final against Palmeiras, and will therefore rest starters in Belo Horizonte, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LINEUP FOR THE MATCH AGAINST ATLÉTICO-MG?

Starters: Rossi, Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; Evertton Araújo, Erick Pulgar and Luiz Araújo; Carrascal, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan

Substitutes: Matheus Cunha, Varela, Alex Sandro, Jorginho, Saúl, De La Cruz, Arrascaeta, Cebolinha, Michael, Bruno Henrique, Plata and Juninho

With a 'marathon' of matches coming up in the next few days, Filipe Luís decided to rest some players, such as Alex Sandro, Jorginho, and Arrascaeta. After the match with Atlético-MG, Flamengo will head to Rio de Janeiro. On Wednesday (26), they will fly to Lima, Peru, with AeroFla, for the Libertadores final.

It is worth noting that Arena MRV has an artificial turf, which increases the risk of injuries. Therefore, Filipe Luís chose to be cautious, focusing on the match that could secure the fourth Libertadores title, next Saturday (29).

HOW CAN FLAMENGO WIN THE BRASILEIRÃO TODAY?

To secure the Brasileirão title with two rounds to spare, Flamengo needs to beat Atlético-MG and hope for a Palmeiras loss to Grêmio, also this Tuesday (25), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time). In this scenario, the ninth title will be confirmed.

However, another combination could leave Flamengo with one hand and 'four fingers' on the trophy. If Mengão wins and Palmeiras draws, the Most Beloved will open a six-point lead with two games remaining. However, with Flamengo's much better goal difference, it would be practically impossible for the opponent to overturn.

WHAT ARE THE POINTS OF FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS?

Flamengo – 74 (goal difference 50) Palmeiras – 70 (goal difference 29)

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