Léo Pereira set to miss Flamengo’s Brasileirão clash

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·17 March 2026

Léo Pereira set to miss Flamengo’s Brasileirão clash

Which Flamengo players have been called up to the Brazilian National Team?

Flamengo continues its preparations to face Remo this Thursday (19th), for the seventh round of the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, the red-black fans are on alert for the match against Red Bull Bragantino. That’s because Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, and Danilo are expected to be unavailable for Mengão.

Brazilian National Team coach Carlo Ancelotti has called up Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, and Danilo for Brazil’s next two friendlies. Thus, the second match for the ‘Amarelinha’ will be on March 31st, against Croatia, in Orlando. However, the match between Flamengo and Bragantino is scheduled for the following day, April 1st, in Bragança Paulista.

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Could other players be unavailable for Flamengo?

Yes! Flamengo may have more absences for the match against Bragantino. That’s because Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, and Varela are on Uruguay’s preliminary call-up list, while Carrascal may be called up by Colombia. Finally, Plata and Jorginho are on the radar of Ecuador and Italy, respectively.

How did Léo Pereira react to his call-up to the Brazilian National Team?

Unlike Alex Sandro and Danilo, who are experienced with the Brazilian National Team, Léo Pereira was called up for the first time. Thus, on social media, the defender highlighted the fulfillment of his dream and thanked Flamengo for their support throughout his career.

Indescribable feeling, a dream come true, a dream for my family and for so many people who contribute daily to my career. Representing Brazil is an honor, I continue to live out God’s plans! Grateful to Flamengo and the entire staff for giving me total support, my teammates who are my second family, and the Nation. God is good all the time,” said Léo Pereira.

What are the next matches for the Brazilian National Team?

The first match for the Brazilian National Team in this FIFA Date will take place on March 26th, against France, at Gillette Stadium, in Boston. Finally, on the 31st of the same month, the ‘Amarelinha’ will face Croatia, at Camping World Stadium, in Orlando.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Until they report to the Brazilian National Team, Léo Pereira, Alex Sandro, and Danilo remain available for Flamengo. This Thursday (19th), the Rubro-Negro faces Remo at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Remo. However, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the seventh-round clash of the Brasileirão.

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