Flamengo v Corinthians line-ups confirmed for Brasileirão matchday 27 at the Maracanã | OneFootball

Flamengo host Corinthians at the Maracanã on Sunday 13 in the 27th round of the Brasileirão, with both starting XIs confirmed. The hosts chase top spot, while the visitors eye a Libertadores berth.

According to Coluna Do Fla, Flamengo start with Rossi in goal, Varela, Danilo, Léo Ortiz and Ayrton Lucas in defence, Pulgar, Paquetá and Arrascaeta in midfield, Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino and Pedro in attack. Head coach Leonardo Jardim leads the side.

Corinthians line up with Hugo Souza in goal, Pedro Milans, João Pedro Tchoca, Iago Machado and Angileri in defence, Raniele, Charles and Matheus Pereira in midfield, Lingard, Dieguinho and Gui Negão in attack. Fernando Diniz takes charge.

Flamengo are without Evertton Araújo after a grade 3 left adductor injury. Léo Pereira felt muscle discomfort and will sit out as a precaution, with tests showing no injury. Alex Sandro returns to the squad after a right calf problem and will be on the bench.

Corinthians have nine absences, with Allan, André, Gustavo Henrique, Depay, André Carrilho, André Ramalho, Yuri Alberto, Zakaria Labyad and Kayke all unavailable.

Broadcast is on Rede Globo, Premiere and GE TV on YouTube.

Flamengo are second on 54 points after Palmeiras moved to 56 with a 2-0 win over São Paulo on Saturday 12. A home victory would restore top spot. Corinthians are 13th on 32 from 26 and focus on Libertadores qualification after a Copa do Brasil exit.

Both clubs are in the Libertadores quarter-finals and could meet in the semi-finals. Corinthians face Estudiantes de la Plata, who are on Flamengo’s side of the draw. Flamengo beat Independiente del Valle 2-0 in Quito, while Corinthians drew 1-1 in La Plata, before turning back to continental duties after this league meeting.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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