How Vitória shape up for Flamengo clash in the Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

Flamengo have the advantage of a draw in their bid for a place in the Copa do Brasil round of 16

Flamengo return to the pitch this Thursday (14) to face Vitória in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. Opponents of Mengão, the Bahia side have important absences for the decisive clash.

In fact, Jair Ventura will be unable to count on nine players for the match between Flamengo and Vitória. They are: Rúben Ismael, Claudinho, Dudu, Edu, Mateus Silva, Gabriel, Camutanga, Ricceli and Pedro Henrique, all sidelined by injury and under the care of the medical department.

Do Vitória have any players one booking away from suspension?

On the other hand, Vitória do not have any players carrying two yellow cards. In other words, Flamengo’s opponents do not need to worry about possible suspensions if they advance in the Copa do Brasil, only in the event of a red card.

And how are Flamengo coming into it?

Like Vitória, Flamengo also have absences for this Thursday’s (14) match. Erick Pulgar is being treated for a right shoulder injury, Lucas Paquetá is recovering from swelling in his left thigh, and Arrascaeta is in post-surgery recovery after fracturing his right collarbone. Finally, Gonzalo Plata suffered trauma to his left knee.

How did the first match between Flamengo and Vitória go?

The first match between Flamengo and Vitória took place on April 22 at the Maracanã. On that occasion, the Rubro-Negro side won 2-1, with goals from Evertton Araújo and Pedro. In other words, with that win, Leonardo Jardim’s team can even draw this Thursday (14) and still secure a place in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.

When do Flamengo and Vitória face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Vitória takes place this Thursday (14), in the second leg of the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. The ball starts rolling at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at Barradão in Salvador.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Vitória through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Sportv (pay TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Copa do Brasil match.

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