Coluna do Fla
·21 May 2026
Plata and Pulgar set to boost Flamengo v Palmeiras

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·21 May 2026

Flamengo fans received great news this Thursday (21). That’s because Erick Pulgar and Gonzalo Plata trained normally with the squad and are expected to bolster the team against Palmeiras in the Brasileirão.
Erick Pulgar and Plata missed Flamengo’s most recent matches due to shoulder and knee pain, respectively. However, the players have been training normally for a few days and should be available to Leonardo Jardim on Saturday (23).
At the moment, Flamengo are in second place in the Brazilian Championship with 31 points. Palmeiras, meanwhile, have 35, but with one more match played. Therefore, this Saturday’s match (23) is crucial for the Rubro-Negro to close the gap at the top.
Flamengo’s match against Palmeiras will take place on Saturday (23), starting at 9:00 PM (Brasília time). The clash, valid for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship, will be held at the Maracanã, and a full house is expected.
The match between Flamengo and Palmeiras will be broadcast on SporTV, on cable TV, and on Premiere, via pay-per-view. However, Coluna do Fla will be at the Maracanã to bring the main updates on the Rubro-Negro.
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