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Flamengo and Athletico-PR are in the Brasileirão top six

Flamengo and Athletico-PR face off this Sunday (17) in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. Looking to get back to winning ways in the league, Odair Hellman is expected to field the Paraná team at full strength, including a familiar face for Fla: goalkeeper Santos.

See Athletico-PR’s probable lineup:

Santos; Aguirre, Arthur Dias and Esquivel; Benavídez, Felipinho, Jadson, João Cruz and Léo Derik; Mendoza and Viveros.

How does Athletico-PR come into the match against Flamengo?

Athletico-PR have four confirmed absences for this Sunday’s (17) match. Portilla is suspended, while Luiz Gustavo is recovering from a calf injury. Finally, Terán is being treated for a thigh injury, and Julimar suffered an ankle sprain.

Besides the absences, Athletico-PR are also keeping an eye on the situation of two players: João Cruz and Santos. That’s because both are one booking away from suspension in the Brasileirão, and if they are booked this Sunday (17), they will have to serve a suspension in the next round of the Brasileirão.

Where do Flamengo and Athletico-PR stand in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo currently sit in second place in the Brasileirão, with 30 points. In addition, if they win the games they still have in hand, Mengão will overtake Palmeiras and move to the top of the table. Finally, Athletico-PR are in fifth place, with 23 points.

When do the teams face each other?

The match between Flamengo and Athletico-PR takes place this Sunday (17), in the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena da Baixada in Curitiba.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Athletico-PR through YouTube, the website and social media. However, SporTV (cable TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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