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Flamengo Once Again to Field Alternative Team in the Carioca Championship

With ‘one and a half feet’ in the decision of the Carioca Championship, Flamengo took the liberty of mixing the team to face Madureira this Monday (02) at Maracanã. In the second leg of the semifinal, Filipe Luís fielded an alternative team for the match that takes place at 9 PM (Brasília time).

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S LINEUP FOR THE GAME AGAINST MADUREIRA?

Starters: Andrew, Emerson Royal, Léo Ortiz, Vitão, and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, De La Cruz, and Lucas Paquetá; Everton Cebolinha, Jorge Carrascal, and Pedro.

Substitutes: Rossi, Daniel Sales, Danilo, Varela, Daniel Silva, Ayrton Lucas, Samuel Lino, Luiz Felipe, Luiz Araújo, Gonzalo Plata, Douglas Telles, and Wallace Yan.

Due to the 3-0 advantage obtained in the first game, Flamengo decided to rest five players who were not even listed: Léo Pereira, Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, Bruno Henrique, and Arrascaeta. Except for the forward, who is experiencing pubic pain, the other athletes trained normally this Monday (02) at Ninho do Urubu. Additionally, Saúl is still recovering from Achilles tendon surgery.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE SEMIFINAL?

Flamengo can even lose by two goals and still advance to the final of the Carioca Championship. In case of a three-goal victory by Madureira, the match will go to penalties. It is important to note that Fluminense is already in the final, after eliminating Vasco on Sunday (01) with a 1-1 draw, following a 1-0 win in the first leg.

The match between Flamengo and Madureira will be broadcast on SporTV and Premiere channels, on pay TV and streaming, respectively. However, the best and most Flamengo-focused coverage is from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube.

WHEN WILL THE FINAL OF THE CARIOCA CHAMPIONSHIP BE, AFTER ALL?

According to TV Globo's broadcast, the final of the Carioca Championship will be next Sunday (08), starting at 6 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Unlike the semifinals, which had a first and second leg, the decision is a single match.

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