Luiz Araújo starts as Flamengo line up for Recopa first leg | OneFootball

Flamengo is set to face Lanús in the first match of the Recopa Sudamericana final. The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday at the Estadio Ciudad de Lanús in Argentina.

The big news among Filipe Luís's starters is the presence of Luiz Araújo, who hasn't started a match for the Rubro-Negro since January 25th.

Absences

Gonzalo Plata, who is serving a suspension imposed by Conmebol last season, is out of the lineup. Jorginho also won't travel, following the recovery plan for a left thigh injury established by the club's medical department.

Another absence for Flamengo is Wallace Yan, who had been included in recent matches but experienced muscle pain and was kept from traveling to Argentina. Saúl Ñíguez is also still recovering after surgery on his left heel.

Thus, Flamengo's complete lineup includes: Rossi, Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, Lucas Paquetá, and Arrascaeta; Carrascal, Cebolinha, and Luiz Araújo.

Match Details

LANÚS-ARG X FLAMENGO-BRA

Location: Estadio Ciudad de Lanús (La Fortaleza), in Lanús (Argentina) Date: Thursday, February 18, 2026 Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

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