Coluna do Fla
·25 Februari 2026
Throwing in the towel? Fluminense play mixed side v Palmeiras

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·25 Februari 2026

Just like in recent years, Flamengo and Palmeiras are the favorites in the battle for the Brasileirão title. The current runner-up, however, received a ‘gift’ this Wednesday (25), as they will face Fluminense with an alternative lineup in a match valid for the fourth round.
Fábio, Guga, Ignácio, Freytes and Guilherme Arana; Bernal, Martinelli, Lucho Acosta and Ganso; Savarino and Serna.
The Fluminense coaching staff believes the squad is worn out and will rest players for Sunday (01). Over the weekend, the team faces Vasco in the semifinal of the Campeonato Carioca. In the first leg, the team from Laranjeiras won 1-0 and will play for a draw. Thus, key starters such as Samuel Xavier, Jemmes, Renê, and John Kennedy will start on the bench.
The match is surrounded by expectations for Fluminense’s reunion with Jhon Arias, now playing for Palmeiras. However, the Colombian will start on the bench. The Libertadores runner-up will line up with Carlos Miguel, Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, and Maurício; Allan, Flaco López, and Vitor Roque.
The ball rolls for Palmeiras vs Fluminense, on the synthetic pitch at Arena Barueri, starting at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The match will be broadcast by Globo to almost all of Brazil, as well as by Premiere (pay-per-view) and also GETV (YouTube).
Flamengo was supposed to play this Wednesday (25) against Mirassol for the Brasileirão. However, the match was postponed, with no new date set yet, due to the Recopa. On Thursday (26), the Most Beloved will face Lanús (ARG) in the second leg of the continental final at Maracanã.
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