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What is Palmeiras' lineup for the game against Bahia this Sunday (28)?

The match kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (28) for Palmeiras and Bahia, in the 25th round of the Brasileirão. Keeping an eye on Flamengo, a direct competitor in the title race, the Coluna do Fla brings the lineup of the green and white team.

WHAT IS PALMEIRAS' LINEUP?

Weverton, Giay, Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Emiliano Martínez, Lucas Evangelista, Andreas Pereira, and Felipe Anderson; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

DOES PALMEIRAS HAVE ANY ABSENTEES?

Palmeiras takes the field with two absentees. They are: defender Micael, who is suspended, and Paulinho, who is recovering from a stress fracture in the right tibia.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

Flamengo leads the Brazilian Championship with 51 points. The red-black team also plays this Sunday (28), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), against Corinthians, at the Neo Química Arena.

If Palmeiras beats Bahia, they will reach 52 points and take the lead temporarily. The São Paulo team plays before Flamengo and can directly pressure their rival in the title race. In other words, the result depends on the red-black team's performance later.

CAN FLAMENGO STAY ON TOP?

Despite the possible temporary overtaking, Flamengo depends only on themselves to stay in the lead. If they beat Corinthians, they will reclaim first place regardless of Palmeiras' result.

Meanwhile, Cruzeiro lost to Vasco on Saturday (27) and remains with 50 points. The Minas Gerais team occupies second place and now watches Flamengo and Palmeiras fight for the top. In short, the defeat distanced the Minas Gerais team from the top of the table.

AND BAHIA?

Bahia currently occupies sixth place. Thus, playing against Palmeiras at Arena Fonte Nova, the Bahia team seeks victory to get closer to the G-4.

WHAT IS BAHIA'S LINEUP?

Ronaldo; Gilberto, Gabriel Xavier, Ramos Mingo, and Luciano Juba; Acevedo, Rodrigo Nestor, and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Sanabria, and Willian José.

WHERE TO WATCH BAHIA VS PALMEIRAS?

Bahia vs Palmeiras will be broadcast live on Globo, on open channel. Additionally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, and ge TV, on YouTube, will also show the match.

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