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Flamengo and Pyramids (EGY) duel for a spot in the Club World Cup final this Saturday (13)

Although Filipe Luís does not like to repeat lineups, one of the absolute starters for Flamengo is Léo Pereira. The defender is the most accurate passer in the world, which will be crucial for the Rubro-Negro this Saturday (13) against Pyramids (EGY) in the Intercontinental.

So far, Léo Pereira has completed 4,248 passes, with a 92% success rate, in 2025. This number surpasses that of all other defenders in the top 10 leagues in the world. The data is from the site ‘Sofascore’.

What are Léo Pereira's statistics in 2025?

Therefore, among the three defenders of Flamengo, Léo Pereira is the one who has scored the most goals. This is because Léo Ortiz and Danilo have four goals each. The numbers highlight the importance of the number 4 in building and finishing plays.

Is Léo Pereira called up by the Brazilian National Team?

The defender has not yet received a call-up from coach Carlo Ancelotti. Several times, Léo Pereira has expressed frustration at not having opportunities with the Brazilian National Team. The player is in the selection of the Brazilian Championship of 2025.

What time is Flamengo vs. Pyramids?

The match between Flamengo and Pyramids takes place from 2 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (13), in Doha, Qatar. Thus, the Challenger Cup match is worth a spot in the Intercontinental final.

Then, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the match with live coverage on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Therefore, Globo (open TV), SporTV (cable), GE TV, and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the duel.

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