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Corinthians is Undermanned for Decisive Match Against Flamengo at Mané Garrincha, in Brasília

Flamengo is the current champion of the Brasileirão while Corinthians holds the title of the Copa do Brasil. Thus, both teams will face each other in the Supercopa Rei, but the São Paulo team returned to training this Saturday (03) with eight players absent.

In an official statement, the alvinegro board explained each case and the reasons for the absences. The club also bid farewell to Ángel Romero and Talles Magno, athletes whose contracts have ended and who will not remain in 2026.

Who are Corinthians' absentees?

Fabrizio Angileri is negotiating a contract extension with Corinthians. Maycon is also discussing extending his contract with the São Paulo club. Alex Santana is out of the plans and will return on January 5, the same situation as Renato and Héctor Hernández.

Fagner is negotiating a contract termination to sign permanently with Cruzeiro. Yuri Alberto is traveling to Italy to obtain an Italian passport, while José Martínez has traveled to Venezuela to renew his Venezuelan documents.

The rest of the squad returned to training as usual. Therefore, Dorival Júnior is preparing to face Flamengo in the Supercopa Rei. However, the Brasileirão and state championships will start before the match between the teams from Rio and São Paulo.

When is the Flamengo vs Corinthians match?

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has set the date for the Supercopa for February 1st (Sunday), with the time yet to be determined. Thus, Mané Garrincha stadium will host the decisive match between the teams from Rio and São Paulo.

Flamengo was scheduled to play against Portuguesa on the 11th of this month, while Corinthians would face Capivariano on February 1st. Therefore, the state championship matches for both teams will be rescheduled, with new dates to be announced.

How many titles does Flamengo have?

The CBF brought back the Supercopa in 2020 and, since then, four clubs have won the trophy. Flamengo has won three times (2020, 2021, and 2025) and is now seeking its fourth title.

In addition, Atlético-MG won the title in 2022. Palmeiras and São Paulo claimed the competition in 2023 and 2024, completing the list of winners since the Supercopa's return.

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