Check out Athletico-PR's lineup to face Flamengo

Flamengo and Corinthians face each other next Wednesday (2), in a duel valid for the Copa do Brasil. Before the decision, the São Paulo club faced São Paulo and was beaten 3-1. The São Paulo tricolor 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.

It is important to highlight that even with Alvinegro's long participation in the Copa do Brasil, the team led by Ramón, is in Brasileirão relegation zone with just 28 points won. 

The game, played at the Mané Stadium Garrincha started in a balanced way, with few clear chances of goal 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 expelled, 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 landed an elbow on Luciano. 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.

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.

Flamengo will enter the field this Sunday night (29th), at 8pm, to face Athletico-PR in the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. While Mais Querido seeks to consolidate its position among the top teams, Athletico needs victory to move away from the relegation zone.

Athletic coach Lucho González will have to deal with two important absences for the team. confrontation. Gabriel is suspended, and Fernandinho, one of the team's leaders, is in the process of recovering from injury. Despite these losses, the rest of the squad will be available for the match at Maracanã.

Other A point of concern for the team from Paraná is the number of players at risk of suspension. In total, 11 athletes are hanging with two yellow cards, including names like Bruno Praxedes, Christian and Pablo. If any of these players receives a third yellow card, they will be left out of the next match, against Botafogo, which will take place on Saturday (05).

THE Flamengoenters the field occupying 4th place in the table, with 45 points, and seeks to get even closer to the championship leaders. Athletico-PR, in a more delicate position, occupies 15th place, with 31 points, and needs to add points to move away from the relegation zone.