Coluna do Fla
·5 Oktober 2025
Flamengo reveal line-up with defensive change vs Bahia

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·5 Oktober 2025
Flamengo takes to the field on Sunday night (05), when they face Bahia, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. For the match at Arena Fonte Nova, the Most Beloved announced the lineup with a change in the starting defense.
Starters: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Danilo, Ayrton Lucas; Jorginho, De La Cruz and Arrascaeta; Samuel Lino, Carrascal and Pedro.
Reserves: Matheus Cunha, Guillermo Varela, Cleiton, Viña, Evertton Araújo, Allan, Wallace Yan, Luiz Araújo, Bruno Henrique, Everton Cebolinha, Plata and Juninho.
In summary, Filipe Luís has four confirmed absentees for the game against Bahia. Firstly, Erick Pulgar continues off the pitch as he is still in physical reconditioning after surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.
Moreover, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro are out of the red-black team due to suspension. Both received their third yellow card in the draw with Cruzeiro last Thursday (02). Finally, Saúl Ñíguez felt pain in his left ankle and, as a precaution, was spared.
It's worth noting that Flamengo is on alert for the situation of the three players on the verge of suspension with two cards. They are: Allan, Arrascaeta and Carrascal. Therefore, if the athletes receive their third yellow, they will miss Rubro-Negro's 28th round of the Brasileirão, against Botafogo.
Flamengo and Bahia face off from 6:30 pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (05), in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The clash takes place at the Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador, with live broadcast on Premiere, on pay-per-view.
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