Before facing Flamengo, Corinthians is run over in a classic in São Paulo

Flamengo and Athletico-PR face each other this Sunday (29), at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a duel valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. Shortly before the start of the match, coach Lucho Gonzalez confirmed the lineup of the team from Paraná, while the CRF also released its list of starters and absences for the clash.

On Athletico-PR's side, the team will start with Mycael in goal; Léo Godoy (Madson), Kaique Rocha, Thiago Heleno and Esquivel in the defense line; Erick, Christian and Zapelli in midfield; and Cuello, Canobbio and Mastriani (Pablo) forming the attack.

The Athletico- PR will have two important absences. Gabriel, suspended, and Fernandinho, injured, are out of the match. With the exception of these players, Lucho Gonzalez has the complete squad available to face Mais Querido.

Mengão is dealing with a greater number of absences. Pedro, Everton Cebolinha and Viña are out for the rest of the season due to injury. In addition to them, Michael (right thigh injury), Luiz Araújo (right knee) and Carlinhos (suspended) are also missing from the team.

The Rio team currently occupies fifth place in the Brasileirão, with 45 points. With one game less than their competitors, Mengão can close the gap on leader Botafogo, who has 57 points, reducing the disadvantage to nine points. The victory is also essential to keep the team in the fight for a direct place in the next edition of the Copa Libertadores.

The 28th round of the Brazilian Championship brought important changes to the top of the table, especially for Flamengo. After Palmeiras' victory on Sunday (29), São Paulo beat Corinthians 3-1 and overtook Mais Querido in the fight for a direct place in the Copa Libertadores. Corinthians, who ended the game with two players sent off, were unable to avoid the setback.

The game, played at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, started in a balanced manner, with few clear chances to score in the first half. However, in the 45th minute, Calleri conceded a penalty after being brought down in the box. With the help of VAR, Fagner was sent off, and Lucas converted the penalty, opening the score for São Paulo.

At the beginning of the second half, Corinthians tried to react, but the difficulties increased after the expulsion of André Ramalho, who hit Luciano with an elbow. With two players less, the black and white team saw São Paulo increase the score in the 29th minute, with Arboleda scoring with a header.

Even with a goal from Yuri Alberto, who saved for Corinthians, the team from São Paulo sealed the victory in stoppage time, when André Silva scored the third goal. With the result, São Paulo reached 47 points, surpassing Flamengo, which now occupies fifth place with 45 points.

In addition to São Paulo's victory, the round also featured triumphs from Palmeiras and Fortaleza, who beat Atlético-MG and Cuiabá, respectively. Botafogo, leader of the competition, drew with Grêmio, a result that keeps CRF far from the fight for the title. Flamengo, who still has a game in hand, will need a quick recovery to avoid the preliminary phase of the Copa Libertadores and keep their dream of a direct place in the continental competition alive.

This last Saturday (28), the CBF announced the official dates of the two semi-final clashes of the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, the return match, which would have taken place between October 16th and 17th, was changed to October 20th. Thus, the president of Corinthians, Augusto Melo, detonated the entity.

After the São Paulo team issued an official note condemning the CBF's choices, Augusto Melo spoke out against the entity. In a video published this Sunday (29), the leader of the São Paulo team promised that he will seek answers about the change in date.

"Corinthians was disrespected. I want to understand the reason for the change, the anticipation of Brasileirão game from Sunday to Thursday, which is very important for us. Corinthians doesn't want to benefit, but they won't accept anyone benefiting. Corinthians won't admit this kind of thing. we cannot be harmed, we have planning, logistics, for that", he said, before completing:

"Flamengo's coach himself criticized the competitions director, Julio Avelar, saying that the calendar changes harmed the athletes. Give us a reason for the change. Just as Corinthians respects the regulations, we would like the CBF to respect it. ", he concluded.

After Flamengo and Atlético-MG asked the CBF to change the dates of the second legs of the World Cup semi-finals of Brazil, the entity changed the clashes to the 2nd and 20th of October. Thus, Mais Querido faces Corinthians for the second clash on a Sunday, at 4pm, at Neo Química Arena.

Before thinking about the clash against Corinthians, Mais Querido takes to the field this Sunday (29), at 8pm, at Maracanã, when they host Athletico-PR, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.