Filipe Luís unsure if Flamengo trio will face Palmeiras in final

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·16 ottobre 2025

Filipe Luís unsure if Flamengo trio will face Palmeiras in final

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off this Sunday (19th) in the Brasileirão

In the 3-0 victory over Botafogo, Flamengo was without Saúl, Allan, and De La Cruz. Already looking ahead to the clash with Palmeiras, Filipe Luís expressed uncertainty about the trio’s availability. The players’ physical condition is a concern for the coaching staff.

— The three didn’t train during the FIFA break week, they’re recovering from discomforts. Each one has a different issue. We hope to get them back as soon as possible. Honestly, I don’t know if they’ll be ready for the game against Palmeiras. They’re in the final stage of recovery, said the coach in a post-match interview.

Allan is treating pain in his left foot and remains doubtful for the derby. Saúl, dealing with discomfort in his heel, is still not fit to play. Meanwhile, De La Cruz was rested against Botafogo due to a chronic knee problem.

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WHAT IS THE CURRENT STANDINGS SITUATION?

The win over their Rio rival took Flamengo to 58 points and kept the team in second place. Palmeiras, meanwhile, has 61 points and leads the table after thrashing Bragantino 5-1. The battle for the top spot remains fierce in the final rounds of the Brasileirão.

WHEN DO FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS FACE EACH OTHER?

The head-to-head match will be this Sunday (19th), at 4pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The game could change the leadership and promises to be one of the most important matches of the 29th round of the Brasileirão.

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