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Flamengo and São Paulo Compete in the First Round of the Brasileirão

Flamengo is preparing to debut in the Brasileirão 2026 in a match against São Paulo this Wednesday (28). For the first round of the national tournament, Filipe Luís outlined the red-black lineup with Arrascaeta and Jorginho among the starters.

What is Flamengo's Probable Lineup?

Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata, Carrascal and Pedro.

Does Flamengo Have Reinforcements?

Yes! Arrascaeta and Jorginho, who are expected to appear as starters in the game against São Paulo, have not yet played with the main team in 2026. The duo was being prepared precisely for Flamengo's debut in the Brasileirão.

And What Are the Highlights?

In summary, to face São Paulo, Flamengo has five confirmed absences. They are: Luiz Araújo (muscle pain), Danilo (knee), Ayrton Lucas (pubalgia), Saúl (ankle), and De la Cruz (knee).

Besides the five absences, Flamengo fans may notice the absence of Allan and Michael in the list of players for the Brasileirão debut. However, both players were left out of the match due to a technical decision by Filipe Luís.

What Are the Game and Broadcast Details?

Flamengo and São Paulo will face off starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (28). The match, valid for the first round of the Brazilian Championship, will take place at Morumbi, the stadium of the São Paulo team.

Finally, the broadcast of the game between Flamengo and São Paulo will be handled by Rede Globo, on open TV. Additionally, Premiere (pay-per-view) and GETV (YouTube) will also broadcast the debut of the Most Beloved in the Brasileirão.

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