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Flamengo and Benfica (POR) face off in a friendly for the ‘Algarve Trophy’

This Saturday (11), Flamengo play their third and final friendly of the mid-season training camp in Portugal. At Estádio Algarve, the Most Beloved take on Benfica (POR) starting at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time). For the match, both teams have already announced their lineups.

What is Flamengo’s lineup?

Starters: Rossi; Emerson Royal, João Victor, Vitão and Johnny; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho and Luiz Araújo; Bruno Henrique, Samuel Lino and Pedro.

Substitutes: Andrew, Dyogo Alves, Daniel Silva, Evertton Araújo, Saúl, Rayan Lucas, Guilherme, Lorran, Joshua, Everton Cebolinha, Wallace Yan and Alan Santos.

Head coach: Leonardo Jardim.

What is Benfica’s lineup?

Starters: Trubin; Alexandre Bah, Antônio Silva, Clément Lenglet and Samuel Dahl; Leandro Barreiro, Enzo Barrenechea; Rafa Silva, Georgiy Sudakov and Jaden Umeh; Vangelis Pavlidis.

Substitutes: Samuel Soares, Diogo Ferreira, Ivanovic, Kamiński, Manu, Prestianni, Gabriel Índio, Tiago Gouveia, Banjaqui, José Neto, Anísio, Miguel Figueiredo, João Rego and Rui Silva.

Head coach: Marco Silva.

Does Flamengo have any absences?

Yes! In short, for the training camp in Portugal, Flamengo could not count on the nine players called up for the World Cup. They were: Arrascaeta, Varela, De La Cruz, Lucas Paquetá, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Pereira, Plata and Carrascal, who are still unavailable for the Rubro-Negro.

In addition to those called up, head coach Leonardo Jardim also cannot count on center back Léo Ortiz, who is recovering from a muscle injury. So far, the defender is in the final stage of treatment, preparing to return to Flamengo’s official matches later in the season.

How are Flamengo coming into the match?

It is worth noting that Flamengo opened their training camp in Portugal with a 2-2 draw against River Plate (ARG) last Friday (03). For the Rubro-Negro, Samuel Lino and Bruno Henrique scored the goals in the friendly.

Later, Flamengo beat Lausanne Sport (SUI) 2-0 last Wednesday (08) in their second friendly of the training camp in Portugal. It is important to point out that during this period, head coach Leonardo Jardim has been using the opportunity to give playing time and experience to youth academy players.

Who is broadcasting Flamengo vs Benfica?

The Flamengo vs Benfica match will be broadcast live on Band on free-to-air TV. In addition, SporTV on cable TV, Premiere via pay-per-view, and Bandplay on streaming will also show the training camp friendly starting at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

What about Coluna do Fla?

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla TV will cover Flamengo vs Benfica live on YouTube. The most Rubro-Negro team on the internet follows every detail of the Most Beloved daily through the website and social media.

In addition, it is important to highlight that Coluna do Fla is in Portugal providing on-site coverage of Flamengo’s training camp. Simon Lédo and Rock Hudson are sending exclusive updates from the Most Beloved’s time in Europe.

When will Flamengo play an official match again?

Finally, Flamengo will only return to official action on July 22. On that occasion, the Most Beloved will face Chapecoense in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the clash will be played away from home at Arena Condá.

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