With a mixed line-up, Flamengo set to face Atlético-MG | OneFootball

Flamengo is set for the match against Atlético-MG this Tuesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, for the Brazilian Championship. Depending on the result of the simultaneous match between Grêmio and Palmeiras, the match against Galo could secure the Brasileirão title for the Rubro-Negro. With an eye on the Libertadores final this Saturday, Filipe Luís has fielded a mixed team to rest some of the team's starting players.

Title Conditions

Flamengo leads the competition with 74 points, four ahead of second-placed Palmeiras. To secure the trophy, the team from Rio needs a victory over Atlético-MG, combined with a defeat of Verdão by Grêmio. This way, Rubro-Negro would have a seven-point lead at the top of the table, with only six points left to play for in the last two rounds.

If Flamengo does not achieve victory or Palmeiras scores, the Brazilian Championship title will remain contested.

For the match, coach Filipe Luís has the absences of Pedro, Léo Ortiz, and Allan, who are in the medical department. Thus, Flamengo's lineup includes: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; Everton and Pulgar; Luiz Araújo, Carrascal, and Lino; Wallace Yan.

Atlético-MG Lineup

Coming off a penalty shootout loss to Lanús in the South American Cup final last Saturday, Atlético-MG has 44 points in 14th place. Galo has the absences of Igor Gomes, who is suspended after being sent off in the last round, Lyanco, Júnior Santos, and Cuello, who are injured.

Atlético-MG, coached by Jorge Sampaoli, will take the field with: Éverson; Saravia, Júnior Alonso, Vitor Hugo, Natanael, and Arana; Alan Franco, Alexsander, and Bernard; Dudu and Hulk.

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