Flamengo line-up: Leonardo Jardim names XI to face São Paulo today

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·25 Juli 2026

Flamengo line-up: Leonardo Jardim names XI to face São Paulo today

What is Flamengo’s likely lineup for the match against São Paulo in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo is in the final stages of preparation to face São Paulo on Sunday (26) at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. Given the situation, coach Leonardo Jardim will hold one last training session this Saturday (25) at the Ninho do Urubu training center.

Flamengo’s final activity before the match against São Paulo takes place at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (25). It is during this session that Leonardo Jardim will define the starting lineup. The tendency, however, is for the Rubro-Negro to take the field as follows: Rossi; Varela, Vitão, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho and Lorran (De La Cruz); Lino, Bruno Henrique and Pedro.

In short, for this Sunday’s clash (26), the expectation is that Varela and Alex Sandro will return to the right and left back positions, respectively. In midfield, meanwhile, Leonardo Jardim still has some doubts.

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That is because, even with Arrascaeta’s return to the pitch this Wednesday (22), the Uruguayan is still expected to get minutes gradually throughout the match. Therefore, Lorran and De La Cruz are the leading candidates for the spot.

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO’S OTHER UPDATES FOR THE MATCH AGAINST SÃO PAULO?

After a long period recovering from injury, Léo Ortiz will be back against São Paulo. The expectation is that the No. 3 will be available as an option on the bench. On the other hand, Plata is doubtful due to pain in his right knee, while Carrascal will serve the final match of his suspension handed down by the STJD.

HOW WAS FLAMENGO’S RETURN AFTER THE WORLD CUP?

Flamengo is trying to make the most of the return of the Brazilian football calendar after the World Cup in order to build momentum in the final stretch of the 2026 season. Last Wednesday (22), Rubro-Negro traveled to Chapecó and thrashed Chapecoense 4-0. Now, Mengão will look for a win against São Paulo.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS SÃO PAULO IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

The match between Flamengo and São Paulo will be covered by Coluna do Fla TV, the most rubro-negra outlet on the internet. In this way, the live broadcast, which begins even before the ball starts rolling at the Maracanã, will feature on-site reports from Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the match.

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