LIVE (with images): Follow Flamengo x Corinthians in the Brasileirão

On Sunday afternoon (27), Flamengo and Corinthians face each other in a duel valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be held at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo, with the start scheduled for 8:30 pm (Brasília time).

The interstate derby will also have a special ingredient for Flamengo fans: three former Flamengo players are in the São Paulo team's lineup, along with the coach. Goalkeeper Hugo Souza, full-back Matheuzinho, defender Gustavo Henrique, and coach Dorival Júnior have all worn the Mais Querido jersey and today face off against the club that made them famous.

PROBABLE LINEUPS

Probable Flamengo line-up: Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Leo Pereira (Leo Ortiz) and Viña; Allan (Jorginho), De la Cruz, Arrascaeta (Carrascal); Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Bruno Henrique (Pedro). Coach: Filipe Luis.

Probable Corinthians line-up: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Maycon, José Martinez and Breno Bidon; Gui Negão and Yuri Alberto. Coach: Dorival Junior.

EMBARRASSMENTS

For Flamengo , full-back Ayrton Lucas, suspended for a third yellow card, is out. To replace him, Filipe Luís could opt for Alex Sandro, who started against Estudiantes, or Matías Viña , who hasn't started a game since July 31st. Viña, who is also out, are Erick Pulgar, recovering from a fractured right foot, and Michael, who has left ankle pain.

At Corinthians , coach Dorival Júnior will have some problems when selecting the team, considering that Memphis Depay (edema in the right thigh), André Carrillo (ligament injury in the left ankle) and Rodrigo Garro (grade 2 injury in the right calf) will be missing from the team for tomorrow's match.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 51 points. Cruzeiro, who lost to Vasco 2-0 on Saturday (27), is in second place with 50 points , followed by Palmeiras, in third, with 49 points, who still plays this Sunday (28) against Bahia, at 4 pm. Corinthians appears in 11th place with 29 points.

Grêmio's season is far from positive. Despite the Grenal victory, which brought momentary relief and boosted the confidence of the squad and fans , the overall balance is still negative, marked by frustration and underperformance, which could lead to a positive outcome for Flamengo .

WHAT TO EXPECT FOR 2026

Regardless of who takes over as club president, significant changes are expected within the squad. Grêmio is expected to look for key reinforcements in the market to strengthen the squad for next season , with a Flamengo striker on its priority list.

EVERTON CEBOLINHA ON THE AGENDA

One of the names being discussed is Everton Cebolinha , a Grêmio idol currently playing for Flamengo . The striker has lost his place at the Rio de Janeiro club and, until the end of the season, is expected to play only in games with the reserves or in rotation. His departure is considered likely.

Furthermore, Marcelo Marques, responsible for the purchase of the Arena and a great admirer of Cebolinha's football, can help behind the scenes to make the negotiation possible , even without holding the position of president, since he withdrew from the race for the position.

MANO MENEZES' SITUATION

Coach Mano Menezes, experienced and accustomed to dealing with pressure, has been on the up and down at various points this year . Despite having set up the team well to beat Internacional, the ups and downs persist, as evidenced by the draw against Botafogo, a game in which Tricolor nearly lost.

This Sunday (28), Corinthians and Flamengo face each other in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be played at Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo, starting at 8:30 pm (Brasília time). The duel brings together two of the biggest fan bases in the country and promises to liven up the round .

CORINTHIANS SEEKS REACTION

Corinthians arrives under pressure after their loss to Sport, the bottom of the table. With 29 points, the São Paulo team sits in 10th place and is trying to end a frustrating four-month home winless streak in the Brasileirão. Their last home win was in May, against Santos. Since then, they have drawn against Vitória, Cruzeiro, Fortaleza, and Palmeiras, as well as losses to RB Bragantino and Bahia.

Probable Corinthians : Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, André Ramalho, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, Maycon, José Martinez and Breno Bidon; Gui Negão and Yuri Alberto. Coach: Dorival Jr.

FLAMENGO WANTS TO KEEP THE TOP

Leading the league with 51 points, Flamengo arrives buoyed by qualifying for the Copa Libertadores semifinals, secured on penalties against Estudiantes in Argentina. Despite their positive form, Filipe Luís's team is dealing with physical fatigue and important absences : Ayrton Lucas, suspended, and Erick Pulgar, recovering from surgery, are out of the game.

Probable Flamengo : Rossi; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Leo Pereira (or Leo Ortiz) and Viña; Allan (or Jorginho), De la Cruz, Arrascaeta (or Carrascal); Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (or Everton Cebolinha) and Bruno Henrique (or Pedro).

WHERE TO WATCH

The interstate classic will be broadcast on free-to-air TV Record . Fans will also have the option to watch the match on CazéTV (via YouTube streaming) and Premiere on pay-per-view.