Flamengo reveal line-up with Wallace Yan to face Portuguesa in Carioca | OneFootball

Flamengo and Portuguesa face off this Sunday (11) in Volta Redonda

The 2026 season is about to begin for Flamengo! This Sunday (11), at 6 PM (Brasília time), the Rubro-Negro takes on Portuguesa in the fifth round of the Campeonato Carioca. The current two-time champion will field an alternative lineup with the under-20 coach, Bruno Pivetti, who has chosen the team as follows.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LINEUP?

Léo Nanetti, Daniel Sales, Iago, João Victor, and Johnny; Lucas Vieira, Pablo Lúcio, and Guilherme; Douglas Telles, Caio Joshua, and Wallace Yan.

Substitutes: Pedro Batista, Wanderson, Gusttavo, Carbone, Da Mata, Germano, Bruno Xavier, Kaio Junior, Kaio Nobrega, Alan Santos, Camargo, and David Viana.

The most experienced name in Pivetti's team is Wallace Yan. Integrated into Filipe Luís's squad, the forward returned early from vacation to strengthen the team at the start of the Carioca. The fans should also keep an eye on Guilherme and Douglas Telles, who shone in Flamengo's 3-3 draw with Mirassol in the last round of last year's Brasileirão.

WHY IS THE GAME PART OF THE FIFTH ROUND OF THE CARIOCA?

It's Flamengo's debut, but it's a fifth-round game. This is because the match against Portuguesa was initially scheduled for January 31. However, the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) had to bring the match forward.

On February 1, Flamengo will face Corinthians for the Supercopa do Brasil at 4 PM (Brasília time) at the Mané Garrincha Stadium. The match will take place between two Brasileirão games: São Paulo (on the 28th) and Internacional (on the 4th). Therefore, the only remaining option was to bring forward the match against Portuguesa.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO VS. PORTUGUESA?

TV Globo, on open network, broadcasts the Flamengo game to almost all of Brazil, except for the following states: Ceará, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo. On the other hand, Premiere, through pay-per-view, shows the match nationwide.

The Coluna do Fla will be at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium in Volta Redonda, covering the match. Additionally, we will bring all the information about the game live on the website, social media, and YouTube, including interviews with the players and coach Bruno Pivetti.

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