Flamengo set for big boost in ‘decisive’ Brasileirão game vs Palmeiras | OneFootball

Teams set for an ‘early final’ in the 2026 Brasileirão

Flamengo is getting ready to face Palmeiras this Saturday (23) in a match valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. For the match, head coach Leonardo Jardim could have an important boost: the return of Gonzalo Plata.

In short, Plata missed Flamengo’s last few matches due to a knee injury. With pain in the area, the player was ultimately ‘rested’ for the games against Vitória (Copa do Brasil), Athletico-PR (Brasileirão) and Estudiantes-ARG (Libertadores).

However, in recent days, Gonzalo Plata has been training with the Flamengo squad at Ninho do Urubu. That means the Ecuadorian’s presence in Flamengo’s squad list should depend on head coach Leonardo Jardim.

What are the match and broadcast details?

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off starting at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday (23). The clash, valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão, will take place at the Maracanã, with live coverage on Premiere pay-per-view.

The match is being considered an ‘early final,’ as it pits the top two teams in the Brasileirão standings against each other. While Palmeiras leads the league with 35 points, the Rubro-Negro side is in second place with 31.

As a result, if Flamengo beats Palmeiras, it will move to just one point behind the leaders, while still having a game in hand over the São Paulo side. Finally, Coluna do Fla will be at the Maracanã to follow every detail of this Brasileirão ‘decider.’

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